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UK drug repurposing study identifies several potential dementia treatments

An estimated 982,000 people in the UK are currently living with the neurodegenerative disease

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Common antidiabetic drug metformin found to slow growth of precancerous cells

The findings suggest that the drug could be used to manage squamous oesophageal cancer risk

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New genomic technique could improve antibiotic-resistant bacteria tracking in hospitals

The sequencing method is able to track the spread of multiple bacteria at the same time

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AI tool better predicts progress of Alzheimer’s versus current clinical tests

The most common form of dementia accounts for up to 80% of all cases

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Study identifies thousands of high-risk cancer gene variants and potential therapeutic target

Patients with inherited variants of the BAP1 gene have a 50% increased risk of developing certain cancers

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New study aims to identify IBD biomarkers for personalised medicine

The chronic gastrointestinal condition affects more than 540,000 people in the UK

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Study finds siblings with unique genetic defects could help progress type 1 diabetes drug search

The chronic, life-long disease affected around 8.4 million people worldwide in 2021

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Researchers’ new vaccine technology shows efficacy against broad range of coronaviruses

The vaccine provided protection against coronaviruses that have not yet emerged

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New immune cell discovery could lead to personalised breast cancer treatments

The study revealed the key features of immune cells in helping the body’s immune system fight cancer

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UK study reveals significantly higher risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors

Breast cancer is currently the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, affecting around 56,000 people annually

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Single genetic test could replace current standard for diagnosing rare developmental disorders

The single genetic test could potentially replace the current standard and reduce costs for the NHS

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Study reveals molecular signatures driving immune cell attacks in chronic neurological diseases

MS is a chronic neurological disease that affects more than two million people worldwide

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