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Visualising mRNA molecules in the brains of living mice
Scientists have developed a new imaging technique that allows researchers to see gene expression and mRNA molecules in the brains of live mice in real time.
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Scientists discover the key to hepatitis A virus replication
With no current treatments for hepatitis A, scientists have discovered how a protein and enzymes interact to allow hepatitis A virus to replicate.
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New prostate cancer subtype may illuminate treatment strategy
Researchers have identified a previously unrecognised form of hormone therapy-resistant prostate cancer.
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Study shows muscular dystrophies can be repaired with CRISPR-Cas9
Researchers have introduced a CRISPR-Cas9 tool into human muscle stem cells using mRNA, thus discovering a suitable method to treat muscular dystrophies.
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Chemical markers that may unlock future therapeutic uses of messenger RNA
Researchers have found new ways to artificially induce mRNA to respond in ways that could eventually lead to therapeutic outcomes.
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Signatures of certain RNA molecules may help improve disease diagnostics
Scientists have found that molecules produced by cells in response to stress may be indicators of various diseases.
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Research provides a potential drug target to treat diabetes and obesity
A new study by University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has found that boosting liver mRNAs in obese mice reduces appetite and body weight.
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The promise of mRNA therapeutics in producing the first regenerative treatment for SUI
Dr Roger Dmochowski, Professor of Urology and Associate Surgeon in Chief for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses the promise of potential new regenerative for Stress Urinary Incontinence.
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Developing modern vaccines against an underrecognised foe
Messenger RNA (mRNA) may be the ‘skeleton key’ that unlocks the door to fight latent viral infections that have plagued researchers for generations. Dr Sandeep Basnet, Director, Clinical Development at Moderna Therapeutics explores modern vaccine development and why mRNA is taking centre stage.
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Drug Target Review Vaccine Development ebook 2022
In this ebook, find articles on vaccination strategies for neurodegenerative diseases and the benefits of mRNA vaccine platforms against latent viruses.
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Cell survival mechanisms identified through RNA regulation in central nervous system
A new study from Niigata University has found a binding protein that is vital for proper development of the central nervous system.
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Pre-clinical study shows significant increase in effectiveness of breast cancer immunotherapy
Scientists have discovered the essential role of a ligand-dependent corepressor to potentially enable cancer cells to present tumour antigens on their surfaces.
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New research could help design nanocontainers for drug delivery
New research by UC Riverside may be a crucial step in the design of engineered nano-shells that could serve as vehicles for delivering drugs to specific targets in the body.
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New research could help find a therapy to treat COVID-19
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich have successfully used specific enzymes to destroy the genetic information of SARS-CoV-2 directly after the virus enters a cell.
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How RNA molecules can control repair of human DNA in cancer cells revealed
New research from the Karolinska Institutet shows that RNA molecules have a much broader function in the development of cancer.
