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Researchers create blastocyst-like models from mouse cells
Mouse blastocyst-like structures called blastoids have been developed by a team which could be used to study early developmental diseases.
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Study finds astrocytes critical in progression of Huntington’s disease
The new research shows that astrocytes contribute to Huntington’s disease symptoms, but suppressing a mutation stops the disease from progressing.
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Full gene-replacement model developed for Alzheimer’s MAPT gene research
Researchers in the US have successfully produced a mouse model with a human MAPT gene to enable more accurate research into Alzheimer’s therapy.
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Platform may find new options for mental health treatment
A drug discovery platform for mental health treatment could also help to identify mechanisms for the treatment of substance use disorders.
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Method developed for quicker and simpler production of lipidated proteins
A simple and direct method of introducing lipids into protein has been developed using palladium as a catalyst.
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Mucus has been shown to tame microbes in new study
Glycans, which are found in mucus, have the ability to regulate how microbes behave and could lead to new therapeutics.
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Dementia spreads via connected brain networks, finds study
New findings on dementia reveal that brain atrophy spreads via connected brain networks, rather than simply adjacent areas of the brain.
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Microglia critical for neurodegeneration in mice, study finds
Microglia brain immune cells are vital in conjunction with the APOE4 gene during the development of Alzheimer’s in mouse models, researchers have found.
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CRISPR RNA-cutting enzyme programmed to kill viruses in human cells
Researchers have developed CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme-based technology that can be programmed to both detect and destroy RNA-based viruses in human cells.
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‘Tricking’ bacteria could lead to more effective antibiotics
A technique to 'trick' bacteria into revealing pores in their cell walls has been developed and targeting these could make antibiotics more effective.
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AI can predict which research will translate to clinical trials
Researchers have created an AI model that analyses the citations of studies, predicting their potential for eventual clinical application.
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Bacterial strain identified that determines fate for rotavirus sufferers
Scientists in the US have identified a particular bacterial strain, Segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB), that can prevent and cure rotavirus in mice.
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Alzheimer’s disease linked to tau-mediated RNA splicing errors
A new study has shown the possibility of using RNA splicing as a potential molecular target for Alzheimer's disease.
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Research reveals calcium signalling pathway in T cells
A study has uncovered the mechanism behind calcium entry and exit into T cells, which could be used in development of autoimmune disease treatments.
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Gene therapy for DMD safely preserves muscle function
Gene therapy for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy has safely stopped the muscle deterioration associated with the disease.
