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Genetic defect in IBD patients linked to gut leakiness
A genetic defect in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was found to affect how intestinal epithelial cells maintain a barrier.
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Innovative brain model provides patient-specific Alzheimer’s insights
Researchers have turned human stem cells into brain cells to create a new model that can predict cognitive decline rate on an individualised level.
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IAIPs shown to reduce ischemic stroke damage in pre-clinical study
Inter-alpha inhibitor proteins (IAIP) demonstrated efficiency in reducing damage from an ischemic stroke, reveals pre-clinical study.
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Controlling HSP27 “switch” could be key to sepsis therapeutics
Study reveals that the HSP27 protein plays a role in regulating blood vessel leakage, providing new targets for drugs against sepsis.
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DNA mechanism discovery may open up Huntington’s disease therapies
Scientists unveiled how a DNA repair protein may prevent Huntington’s disease, presenting a new target in future therapies.
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Novel model developed to resemble aberrant IPF lung epithelium
A new model that closely resembles aged lung epithelium in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been developed, possibly leading to treatments.
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NPSR1 gene discovered as a key cause of endometriosis
NPSR1 has been identified as a genetic cause of endometriosis, revealing a potential drug target that may lead to better therapies.
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Brain organoids mimic autism-related head size changes
Scientists have developed brain organoids that recapitulate the head size of autism patients to study the condition as well as possible therapies.
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Cartilage growth gene TRPV4 shows promise for joint repair therapy
The discovery that the TRPV4 gene regulates cartilage growth could lead to treatments for osteoarthritis and other cartilage diseases.
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Lung fibrosis in mice successfully reversed by scientists
A team of researchers have reversed lung fibrosis in a mouse model, highlighting a new therapeutic target for pulmonary fibrosis.
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New study may improve enzyme replacement therapy for Pompe patients
Researchers have developed a new method that could make enzyme replacement therapy more efficient for Pompe disease treatment.
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High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy moves closer to the clinic
Researchers are investigating how high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) can work on a cellular level to treat a range of cancers.
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AI method reveals 17 existing drugs that may fight against COVID-19
Scientists used artificial intelligence to identify 17 existing drugs that could kill SARS-CoV-2 in cells, including a dietary supplement.
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Scientists discover new clue for platelet activation to target thrombosis
Researchers have revealed a novel mechanism for platelet activation, suggesting a potential target for antithrombotic therapy.
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Genome-editing strategy may become novel Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists have developed a new strategy using brain-wide genome-editing technology that reduced Alzheimer’s disease pathologies in mice.
