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Study provides insight into muscle wasting in cancer patients
Using a mouse model, researchers found that cancer progression led to fewer skeletal muscle ribosomes, likely explaining muscle wasting.
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Deletions in SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein drive antibody escape, study shows
Researchers have found that SARS-CoV-2 evades immune responses by deleting parts of its genetic sequence that encode for the Spike protein.
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Majority retain COVID-19 antibodies for six months after infection
A study has shown that 88 percent of people infected by COVID-19 were able to produce SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after six months.
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Thapsigargin could be used as antiviral to treat COVID-19, study shows
Researchers have discovered that thapsigargin has novel antiviral properties and is effective against COVID-19 in pre-clinical studies.
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Stem cell study illuminates cause of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
A study using stem cells has revealed that DCM-causing mutations in LMNA disrupt the organisation of DNA in the nucleus of heart muscle cells.
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Preventing stem cells from transforming into pre-leukaemia stem cells
Researchers have discovered that two enzymes called APOBEC3C and ADAR1 work together to fuel the transition from pre-cancer stem cells to cancer stem cells in leukaemia.
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“Organs-on-a-chip” reveal how digestive tract may influence neurological disease
A team has used their new organs-on-a-chip system to replicate the interactions between the brain, liver and colon.
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New ion trap used to create highly accurate mass spectrometer
Researchers have developed a new mass spectrometer that uses rotation frequencies of ionised molecules to measure mass with high accuracy.
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T cells target broad range of SARS-CoV-2 epitopes, study shows
A study has found that T cells combat SARS-CoV-2 by targeting many sites on the coronavirus, not just the Spike protein.
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Scientists discover new promising target for diabetes treatment
Researchers have found a druggable insulin inhibitory receptor named inceptor that could provide a drug target for diabetes.
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Novel compound named BC1618 could serve as new diabetes drug
Researchers have identified a new compound that improved responses to insulin and treated diabetes in obese mouse models.
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Two novel molecules to potentially combat asthma discovered
Researchers have discovered that giving L-tyrosine and PCS to mice prevents lung inflammation and an allergic asthma response.
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Researchers uncover insights into pioneer transcription factors
A research team has discovered how proteins called pioneer transcription factors turn on vital genes in cells.
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SARS-CoV-2 triggers antibodies from previous coronavirus infections
A new study has shown that previous coronavirus infection may contribute to the immune response of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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What is new in the world of imaging?
In this article, Drug Target Review’s Hannah Balfour discusses three of the latest developments in imaging for disease research and drug development.
