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Animal model of Huntington’s offers advantages for testing treatments
Using genetic engineering technology, a team of scientists have established an animal model of Huntington's disease...
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Nicotinic receptor research paves way for targeted dementia therapy
A new study which identifies how acetylcholine impacts learning and memory by acting at different receptors could prove significant in the drive to develop more targeted and effective therapies for dementia...
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Scientists identify genes that could develop therapies for EBV-related cancers
Researchers have identified two genes that are responsible for governing the replication of the Epstein-Barr virus, an infection that drives the growth of several types of cancer...
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Nine osteoarthritis genes discovered, paving way for new therapies
In the largest study of its kind, nine novel genes for osteoarthritis have been discovered...
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Expert view: Laboratory informatics software – the top challenges
A look back, and forward, at the key trends within laboratory informatics.
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Modified PIP protein differentiates between cancerous and non-cancerous cells
A discovery sheds light on how cancerous cells differ from healthy ones and could lead to the development of new strategies for therapeutic intervention for difficult-to-treat cancers...
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Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials 2018
In its 10th year, the Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials conference returns to central London in April 2018...
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Kenpaullone protects from cisplatin-induced hearing loss
Researchers have discovered that inhibiting an enzyme called cyclin-dependent kinase 2 protects mice and rats from noise- or drug-induced hearing loss...
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Charles River Laboratories announces new tumour model compendium
The Compendium provides scientists an online resource to help design efficient in vitro and in vivo oncology research studies.
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Local environment plays key role in breast cancer progression
While studying the complex correlation between tissue stiffness and breast cancer development, researchers found that cancer cells tend to become more aggressive when the surrounding tissue stiffens...
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Ground-breaking research in continuous fight against AMR. Stay updated at the SMi’s event this March
The BBC recently reported on US's scientists discovery of a new family of antibiotics in soil samples. The natural compounds could be used to combat hard-to-treat infections, the team at Rockefeller University hopes.
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Lipid asymmetry plays key role in activating immune cells
Researchers have shown that by preventing loss of membrane asymmetry it's possible to control the immune response...
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MeXis gene may protect against heart disease
Scientists have identified a gene that may play a protective role in preventing heart disease...
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Explore next generation therapeutics and ATMPS in May
The 13th annual World Advanced Therapies & Regenerative Medicine Congress brings together 1000+ attendees and explores the rapidly developing world of next generation therapeutics and ATMPS.
