Scientists identify new way to target mutant protein that can cause deadliest of cancers
The mutated form of the RAS protein has been referred to as the “Death Star” because of its ability to resist treatments and is…
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Re-purposed drugs could reverse blood vessel damage in diabetes
In a breakthrough, scientists have discovered a key mechanism that triggers changes in the blood vessels, which can eventually…
Regular dose of aspirin can lower risk of inherited bowel cancer: Study
The research carried out by Universities of Newcastle and Leeds, and funded by Cancer Research UK, NIHR, Bayer Pharma AG and the…
‘Exploiting a chink in the armour of bacteria could result in new drug therapies’
The researchers from the University of Leeds have pieced together how bacteria build their outer, defensive wall - in essence, the…
Scientists double understanding of genetic risk of melanoma
Melanoma is a sometimes-deadly skin cancer, with an estimated 350,000 cases worldwide in 2015, resulting in nearly 60,000 deaths…
‘Directing’ evolution to identify potential drugs earlier in discovery
New research from an eight-year collaboration between scientists at the University of Leeds and the biopharmaceutical company…
Decoding the fundamental mechanisms of human salivary lubrication
A multi-scale study opens the door to advancing dry mouth therapies and saliva substitutes – potentially bringing relief to people…