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Scientists pinpoint new drug target for RSV

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have identified a key biological pathway, the JAK/STAT pathway, that RSV suppresses and prevents immune system igniters from activating. This discovery provides a promising new target for therapeutic immune restoration and could lead to significant impact in treating RSV infections.

Ready and vigilant: immune cells on standby

A team of researchers found that immune cells maintain their alertness through the JAK-STAT signalling pathway when there is no immediate threat. This discovery could lead to new approaches for enhancing the immune system's attention and preventing autoimmune diseases.

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Researchers create mosquito resistant to dengue virus

Researchers genetically modified mosquitoes to resist infection from dengue virus, boosting their natural ability to fight the disease. The findings could be a prelude to developing a strategy to eliminate the threat of dengue.

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Why age reduces our stem cells' ability to repair muscle

Researchers found that age-related decline in skeletal muscle stem cell function is caused by increased activation of the JAK/STAT signalling pathway. Inhibiting this pathway with specific drugs restores muscle stem cell function and promotes tissue repair.

Molecular path from internal clock to cells controlling rest and activity

A new study found that a microRNA named miR-279 acts through the JAK/STAT pathway to regulate locomotor activity rhythms, maintaining normal patterns of wakefulness and sleep. The researchers identified a protein called Upd as a target of miR-279, which displays daily oscillations in its secretion.

Scientists uncover a genetic switch that turns immune responses on and off

Researchers identified a novel negative regulator called eye transformer that controls the flow of information from chemical signals to genes in the cell nucleus. When this regulator is turned off, the JAK/STAT pathway hyper-activates, leading to conditions such as cancer, severe immune deficiencies, and autoimmune diseases.

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Mutations point the way to new leukemia drugs

Researchers discovered a mutation in the MPL gene that activates the JAK-STAT pathway, leading to uncontrolled cell growth and leukemia. The new finding offers potential targets for drugs targeting the JAK-STAT pathway, which may be effective against leukemias caused by either the MPL or JAK2 mutations.

Insight into JAK/STAT

The JAK/STAT signaling pathway is a crucial regulator of cell growth and survival in various organisms. Research at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying this pathway.