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Structural Study Provides Insights for Better Malaria Drugs
Structural insights into a potent antimalarial drug candidate’s interaction with the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum have paved the way for drug-resistant malaria therapies, according to a new study.
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Understanding Antibiotic Resistance When Treating Pneumonia
New research has been published that identifies positive steps towards a better understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), specifically in hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP).
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Wearable Patch Shows Promise as Drug Delivery System
Research suggests that a wearable patch featuring electrically triggered microneedles for on-demand drug delivery could be the next frontier in treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and neurological injuries.
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Heart Failure Drug Safe and Effective in Trial
A drug designed to slow or halt progression of a specific type of heart failure – transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy – has been shown to be safe and effective in a phase 3 trial.
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HIV Antibodies Protect Animals in Proof-of-Concept Study
Three different HIV antibodies each independently protected monkeys from acquiring simian-HIV (SHIV) in a placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study intended to inform development of a preventive HIV vaccine for people.
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A Novel Treatment Calms the Cytokine Storm
Researchers from Osaka University discover a novel treatment strategy for cytokine storm, a serious inflammatory syndrome triggered by an infection or severe burn.
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Squishy, Metal-Free Magnets To Power Robots and Guide Medical Implants
“Soft robots,” medical devices and implants, and next-generation drug delivery methods could soon be guided with magnetism—thanks to a metal-free magnetic gel developed by researchers.
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Heart Drug From Spider Venom Molecule a Step Closer
A spider venom molecule being investigated by an IMB team has met critical benchmarks towards becoming a treatment for heart attack and stroke.
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Lupus Traced to Singular Mutation in Children
Researchers have now discovered a mechanism that can trigger lupus in children. This mechanism regulates the amount of a specific immune receptor that normally recognizes the genetic material of pathogens.
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Cannabis Promotes Appetite Through Specific Hunger Neurons
While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed a mechanism in the brain that promotes appetite in a set of animal studies at Washington State University.
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