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Class B G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Structure Solved by Cryo-EM

Researchers at Monash University solve structure of drug target for osteoperosis, diabetes and obesity.
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Metrion and Venomtech Collaborate

Combining Metrion's electrophysiological expertise and screening capability with Venomtech's compound library and venom-based drug discovery expertise will rapidly exploit and develop novel tools for ion channel drug discovery research.
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A Promising Model for a Devastating Genetic Deficiency

Study describes how a complete knockout of the Ngly1 gene in mice leads to death just before birth, which can be partially rescued by the second knockout of another gene called Engase.
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Diet Therapy Could Be Effective at Starving Cancer

Cutting out certain amino acids – the building blocks of proteins – from the diet of mice slows tumour growth and prolongs survival, according to new research published in Nature.
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Reversing Gene Damage to Treat Blindness

n mouse models, advanced gene editing tool reprogrammed photoreceptor rods to mutation-resistant cones.
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A Genetic Scalpel for Modifying the Bacteria in Your Gut

Yale University researchers have developed new methods for regulating gene activity in a widespread group of microbiome bacteria in the gut of living mice.
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Malaria Parasite Protein Shows Promise as Cancer Therapeutic

A drug created from a malaria protein stopped tumour growth of chemotherapy-resistant bladder cancer, offering hope for cancer patients not responding to standard treatments.
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Paperless Lab Academy 2017: Transforming Scientific Information Into Actionable Insight

The Paperless Lab Academy consolidates its reputation has one of the best lab automation European congresses.
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Animal Model For Rare Brain Disease H-ABC Found

Professor Ian Duncan describes his 29-year quest to understand the root-cause of a brain disease he identified in rats, and in doing so has found the link to a fatal and rare childhood brain disease in humans, H-ABC. Meaning the development of a cure is now possible.
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Medical Research Council Scientists Repurpose Two Drugs That Arrest Neurodegeneration in Mice

MRC researchers have identified two drugs currently used to treat other conditions slow down neurodegeneration in animal models.
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