Structure of translocator protein hints at role in disease Two research groups have independently solved the structures of similar translocator proteins, offering clues about its function that could spur the development of targeted drugs.…
Oestrogen receptor ligands show promise for treating endometriosis Researchers studying endometriosis have discovered a potential way to treat the disease that avoids many of the side effects seen with existing therapies.…
Remembering a very useful mollusc: A californicaThe mollusc Aplysia california has proved to be valuable in studying the mechanisms of movement, learning and memory.…
Potential dementia treatment target identified using stem cell research Researchers have identified a new treatment target for treating a common form of dementia after studying stem cells derived from patients.…
Gut microbiome altered in Parkinson’s disease Intestinal microbiome is altered in Parkinson’s disease and is related to the severity of postural instability and gait difficulty, say researchers.…
Bacteria’s protein machinery may offer antibiotic target Researchers have unveiled a snapshot of the molecular machinery that bacteria use to build polysaccharide chains that protect them from immune attack.…
Stratified medicine is changing our concept of disease Understanding the different molecular pathways behind a disease will help doctors to manage it.…
Beware the psychedelic effects of zombie cucumber Andrew Haynes describes a white flower, the so-called “zombie cucumber”, which can induce hallucinations when ingested.…
Sequencing cancer genomes to tailor treatments to individual patients Screening for hundreds of mutations in tumours is the most promising route to customised drug treatments for cancer.…
New bactericidal enzyme solution could help the fight against MRSA infection An enzyme that kills meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been developed by Dutch biotech company Micreos.…