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Study creates new human organoid models of fatty liver disease
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The researchers created new human organoid models of fatty liver disease. They used these models to shed light on drug responses and built a CRISPR-screening platform to find new disease mediators and potential therapeutic targets. These models will aid in the testing and development of nove
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Study reveals psychedelic drug linked to a long-term reduction in anxiety,
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a new study, a more mystical and insightful psychedelic drug experience may be linked to a long-term reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms.
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Researchers reveal therapeutic strategy to kill cancer cell
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Gene mutations are the cause of cancer. Tumor suppressors and oncogenes are the two main groups of these altered genes in cancer. Mutations in oncogenes can drive cell proliferation, pushing the gas pedal all the way to the floor, whereas mutations in tumour suppressor genes can cause tumour
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Study suggests antibody therapy can be used to treat liver disease
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
There is currently no medication available to treat non-alcoholic liver disease, which affects many type 2 diabetes patients and can develop into more serious liver ailments. A therapeutic option for the treatment of fatty liver has been identified in a study led by Karolinska Institute rese
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Extracts from two wild plants restrain Covid-19 virus: Study
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
An Emory University study discovered that extracts from two common wild plants decrease the capacity of the virus that causes Covid-19 to infect live cells.
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New compound inhibits influenza virus replication: Research
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The host cell's molecular arsenal is used by viruses to multiply. This is something that researchers from the University of Bonn's Cluster of Excellence ImmunoSensation2 and their Japanese counterparts hope to take advantage of for the treatment of influenza.
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Antibiotic innovation helps fight against superbugs
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The antibiotic, Priscilicidin, has tiny amino acid building blocks that allow it to be tailored to combat various types of antimicrobial resistance.
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Study reveals antibody therapy for treating liver disease
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
There is presently no medication available to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which affects many patients with type 2 diabetes and can lead to other serious liver illnesses. A therapeutic candidate for the treatment of fatty liver has been identified in a study headed by Karolinska
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Study: Artificial human skin block invasive growth in a skin cancer
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A study team from the University of Copenhagen was able to stop invasive growth in a skin cancer model by utilising synthetic human skin.
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Self-assembling proteins can store cellular 'memories': Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
As cells perform their everyday functions, they turn on a variety of genes and cellular pathways. MIT engineers have now coaxed cells to inscribe the history of these events in a long protein chain that can be imaged using a light microscope.
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Researchers suggest antibiotic that works against multidrug-resistant bact
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The use of antibiotics is essential in the management of numerous bacterial illnesses. Researchers have created analogues of a novel antibiotic that works well against bacteria that are multidrug resistant, opening a new front in the battle against these illnesses.
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Study finds discontinuing prescribed opioids associated with increased ove
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers revealed how Opioid-related overdose is now becoming a cause of accidental death. And the study also found stopping prescription opioids raised the risk of overdose.
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