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Researchers develop comprehensive database of head and neck cancer
A new study has revealed a range of genomic, proteomic and transcriptomic data about head and neck cancers, presenting possible treatment strategies.
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Bioactive compound in ginger could be used in treatment of lupus
According to new research, the bioactive compound of ginger root, 6-gingerol, prevented disease progression of lupus in mice.
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Immunotherapy with radiotherapy could improve outcomes of cancers in liver
Researchers have discovered that in mice with cancers in the liver, immunotherapy and radiotherapy prevented T-cell death.
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New drug target for non-small cell lung cancer identified
A new study has suggested that the enzyme GFPT2 could be a useful target for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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Macaques and baboons show success as models to study SARS-CoV-2
Researchers have shown rhesus macaques and baboons develop strong signs of acute viral infection from SARS-CoV-2, making them ideal models.
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Potential probiotic treatment identified for type 2 diabetes
Researchers have identified microbes that could affect the way a person metabolises glucose and lipids, leading to a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes.
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Novel bronchodilator could be used for control of asthma
Study identifies a promising new compound that can open constricted airways and could be a promising treatment for obstructive lung diseases.
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Researchers develop new potential stroke treatment
A team has shown that synthetic molecule LAU-0901 plus aspirin-triggered NPD1 can repair brain damage in an experimental model of stroke.
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COVID-19 drug development based on boosting immunity
Baidyanath Dash explains the two requirements for COVID-19 drug development: killing the virus and boosting immunity.
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A computational effort to deciphering putative COVID-19 3C-like protease binders
Dr Isaac Karimi and his team explain how compounds to treat COVID-19 could be found in Kurdish ethnomedicine, selecting some plants for computational drug discovery.
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Novel vaccine could counter dangerous effects of synthetic cannabinoids
In pre-clinical trials, researchers have shown that a new vaccine could combat the dangerous effects of synthetic cannabinoids.
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Unlocking the power of the microbiome in life sciences R&D
Anthony Finbow explains how applying microbiome-based evidence to disease modelling will enable researchers to devise more targeted treatments.
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ACE2 protein protects against severe COVID-19 in women, study shows
According to new research, because women have two copies of the ACE2 protein, they are less likely to suffer from severe COVID-19, unlike men who have one copy.
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Researchers reveal protein function that could improve chemotherapy
Scientists have found that the RFWD3 protein could play a role in recruiting DNA key repair and signalling factors, impacting chemotherapy.
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Human 3D cell-based systems to research gout: drug discovery for a neglected disease
In this article Andrew Nyborg from Horizon Therapeutics discusses why researchers are taking a second look at gout and how they are modelling the condition, which is unique to humans.
