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PROTACs: Targeting breakdown of specific proteins to treat diseases

Felicites RaponSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 202305 mins

Felicites Rapon explores the advantages of PROTACs over small molecule inhibitors in addressing cancer treatment and drug resistance.

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Metformin
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Metformin: The age-old elixir of life?

Ayush SinhaSeptember 19, 2023September 18, 202306 mins

Ayush Sinha examines metformin’s role in longevity and reports on the highly-anticipated TAME trial set to further investigate its potential.

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Cancer
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The legacy of a girl who inspired a “holy grail” cancer-killing pill

Niamh WalkerAugust 24, 2023August 24, 202308 mins

Niamh Walker reports on the recent development of AOH1996, a pill targeting cancerous cells, offering a new approach to cancer treatment.

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Bacteria
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Endometriosis linked to infection with common bacteria

Sophie BeaumontJuly 4, 2023July 4, 202306 mins

Sophie Beaumont reports on a newly discovered link between Fusobacterium infection and endometriosis.

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Four women go walking
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FDA approves treatment for menopausal hot flushes

Sophie BeaumontJune 6, 2023June 6, 202305 mins

Sophie Beaumont reports on a new non-hormonal drug for hot flushes, recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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Melanoma cells imaged under a microscope
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When size matters: New research strategies targeting cancer cells

Lola BellJune 2, 2023June 1, 202305 mins

Lola Bell reports on a new study suggesting the size of cancer cells could become a new diagnostic for directing treatment.

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a newborn baby's feet
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WHO finds that 1 in 6 people experience infertility globally

Miya McFarlaneJune 1, 2023June 1, 202305 mins

Miya McFarlane outlines the findings of a new report from the World Health Organisation suggesting an urgent need for fertility healthcare.

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a lab rat
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Restoring gamma oscillations may treat depression

Leah FogartyMay 31, 2023May 30, 202305 mins

Leah Fogarty reports on a new study that suggests brain waves known as gamma oscillations may be key to treating depression.

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Developing lymphatic vessels in a mouse
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Lymphatic vessels shown to exist within bone

Sarya FidanJanuary 28, 2023March 16, 202306 mins

Sarya Fidan describes new research from Oxford that reveals the presence of lymphatic vessels in bone, and their role in bone repair.

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A liver and hepatitis C virus particle.
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England on track to be first country to eliminate hepatitis C

Emma ClarkeJanuary 10, 2023May 10, 202309 mins

England is set to eliminate hepatitis C by 2025, making it the first country in the world to do so, thanks to an antiviral drug deal.

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