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Scientists have made a synthetic antibody that can prevent paralysis and death inflicted by the venom of elapids, a large family of mostly deadly snakes found around the world. The discovery has us slithering ever closer to developing a single, univers… Continue reading Fangs a lot! Synthetic antibody could be key to universal antivenom
Inspired by a creature from Greek mythology, researchers have created a ‘two-headed’ drug that prevents the production of the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease before destroying the RNA machinery that makes it. The novel drug may be a way of slowing or even stopping the disease’s progression.
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, RNA, Protein, Drug, Scripps Research Institute
Continue reading Novel ‘Chimera’ drug targets the ‘undruggable’ Parkinson’s protein
Researchers have developed a human antibody that targets the opioid fentanyl and its derivatives, blocking the drug’s effects and reversing overdose better than currently available treatments. With clinical trials pending, the novel antibody therapy co… Continue reading Human antibody proves a potent treatment for opioid overdose
In addition to causing myriad health problems, injury and death, the harmful use of alcohol contributes to significant social and economic loss for individuals, families, and society. A new study has found that medication used to treat skin conditions … Continue reading Psoriasis medication a promising new treatment for problem drinking
Autoimmune diseases are a common health problem, and while system-wide immune suppression can help relieve symptoms, this can cause other complications. In a new study, scientists at Scripps Research developed nanoparticles that can selectively target … Continue reading Immune-regulating nanoparticles prevent arthritis in susceptible mice
Autoimmune diseases are a common health problem, and while system-wide immune suppression can help relieve symptoms, this can cause other complications. In a new study, scientists at Scripps Research developed nanoparticles that can selectively target … Continue reading Immune-regulating nanoparticles prevent arthritis in susceptible mice
Our deepening understanding of the different types of fat in the body continues to present new ways to potentially manipulate metabolic processes for better health outcomes, and new research on an existing asthma drug has opened up a promising new path… Continue reading Study of asthma drug uncovers metabolite that switches bad fat to good
An incredible new study led by a team from the Scripps Research Institute has discovered a novel communication pathway between fat cells and the brain. The findings reveal that the brain doesn’t regulate fat burning by just slowly responding to hormona… Continue reading Researchers discover new way fat cells talk directly with the brain
Exactly how non-living molecules sparked into life is one of the most puzzling mysteries of science. Now scientists at Scripps Research have discovered a new set of chemical reactions that can produce the building blocks of life out of materials though… Continue reading Newly discovered chemical reactions could explain the origin of life
Exactly how non-living molecules sparked into life is one of the most puzzling mysteries of science. Now scientists at Scripps Research have discovered a new set of chemical reactions that can produce the building blocks of life out of materials though… Continue reading Newly discovered chemical reactions could explain the origin of life