- A new study has identified 21 existing drugs that stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. “This study significantly expands the possible therapeutic options for COVID-19 patients, especially since many of the molecules already have clinical safety data in humans." https://www.sbpdiscovery.org/news/nature-study-identifies-21-existing-drugs-could-treat-covid-19 1170 comments science
- Nearly 80 years following Lou Gherig's death, the root cause of ALS remains unknown. Now, scientists have revealed that a protein called membralin plays a key role in ALS and identified a membralin-boosting gene therapy that extended the survival of mice with ALS-like symptoms. https://www.sbpdiscovery.org/press/als-research-reveals-new-treatment-approach 7 comments science
- Loss of two genes drives a deadly form of colorectal cancer, reveals a potential treatment https://www.sbpdiscovery.org/press/loss-of-two-genes-drives-a-deadly-form-of-colorectal-cancer-reveals-a-potential-treatment 3 comments science
- Never-before-seen DNA recombination in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease https://www.sbpdiscovery.org/press/never-before-seen-dna-recombination-brain-linked-to-alzheimers-disease 9 comments science