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Researchers investigate gene network to identify “cancer driver genes”
The new study looked at the network of gene-gene interactions associated with cancer onset and progression to identify therapeutic targets.
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mRNA vaccine technology – a promising platform for novel vaccine development
Dr Pushpanathan Muthuirulan explores why messenger RNA (mRNA) is advantageous for vaccine development and how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated its progress within the pharmaceutical industry.
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Three RNA-expression states may reveal cancer drug susceptibility
Scientists identified three prototypical RNA-expression states and revealed differences in their susceptibility to a variety of cancer drugs.
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Improving the safety of CRISPR for the clinic
Dr Danilo Maddalo from Genentech outlines the main benefits of CRISPR within the clinical realm and highlights some of the safety concerns that must be considered before CRISPR products reach patients.
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Groundbreaking gene-editing method creates single-sex mice litters
The exciting new study demonstrates how the technology could be used to improve animal welfare in scientific research and agriculture.
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Everest Medicines and Providence to develop Omicron vaccine
Everest Medicines and Providence Therapeutics have started working on a new version of COVID-19 vaccine specifically targeting the new Omicron variant.
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Genetic study could influence the development of COVID-19 therapies
The study is the first in-depth look at links between COVID-19 severity and gene expression in immune cells and may guide future therapies.
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Novel intestine chip enables effective in vitro study of COVID-19 therapies
The intestine chip was infected with a coronavirus to test a variety of drugs, presenting a new method to investigate COVID-19 treatments.
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MicroRNA in red blood cells causes vascular damage in type 2 diabetes
Researchers discovered that cardiovascular damage was caused by reduced microRNA-210 levels in patient cells and mice with type 2 diabetes.
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Researchers identify RNA molecule that suppresses prostate tumours
Scientists discover a long noncoding RNA, termed NXTAR, and a small molecule drug that could be used to treat prostate cancer.
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Fruit flies could unveil new genetic targets for obesity treatment
Researchers used obese fruit flies to analyse how gene activities affect triacylglyceride levels, unveiling novel drug targets for obesity.
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New single-cell and metagenomic technique can characterise microbes
The metagenomic method, termed SMAGLinker, could improve the accuracy and resolution of microbial characterisation to improve medicine design.
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Measuring microRNAs in blood may indicate dementia risk
Researchers identified three microRNAs whose levels were associated with mental performance in cells, mice and humans.
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Wyss Centre initiates collaboration to improve brain tumour treatment
The Wyss Centre has announced a collaborative project to improve understanding of the brain cancer glioblastoma and develop new personalised therapies.
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Oral COVID-19 vaccine reduces transmission in animal model
A new study has suggested that mucosal vaccines may reduce transmission of airborne viruses such as COVID-19 more than injectable vaccines.
