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PacBio to partner ‘first ever’ North African based dementia study

April 27, 2025
Biotechnology company PacBio is to be a partner in a project to address the under representation of Northern African populations in dementia research.

Genetic study suggests possible means to identify drug resistant epilepsy

April 20, 2025
Identifiying ‘genetic signatures’ could enable medical experts to determine which epilepsy sufferers are most likely to certain seizure medications, suggests a new report.

Peptide breakthrough curbs ‘undruggable’ cancer switch

March 28, 2025
Researchers have outlined a means to apply drug treatments to previously resistant protein which can play a key role in cancer development.

Banking on precision

March 3, 2025
Despite limits in size and investment, biobanks such as Estonia’s are providing deeper understanding of the factors influencing public health and diseases, explains PacBio’s Neil Ward.

Therapy licence enables ‘life changing’ treatment for genetic blindness

February 22, 2025
UCL retinal specialists received special permission to use a novel therapy to restore some sight to children suffering from a rare form of genetic blindness.

Wolfson grant enables purchase of world’s fastest scanning microscope

February 9, 2025
Pioneering dementia research professor Roslyn Bill has welcomed the announcement of a £0.5 million grant for Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME), saying it will help accelerate her collaborative work...

Breast cancer tops clinical studies for fourth year as overall trial attrition rates rise

January 21, 2025
Breast cancer continues to be the world’s most studied disease in clinical trials, topping all categories for a fourth successive year, according to data analytics leader Phesi.

Research suggests heart condition impacted by many rather than one single gene

November 25, 2024
New research has called into question the nature of the genetic catalysts for a leading cause of heart transplants.

AI, genes and proteins dominate Nobel 2024 prizes

October 10, 2024
Pioneering work in AI, gene regulation and protein science underpinned this year’s Nobel Prize science awards for physics, physiology or medicine, and chemistry.

Alzheimer’s Society pledges £9 million for three dementia training centres

September 15, 2024
The Alzheimer’s Society is investing in a multimillion pound project to tackle the talent drain of promising new researchers.

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