New research lays foundation for future breakthroughs in fighting neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.
Category: Research Highlight
The light at the end of the tunnel for heart failure
GlycoNet Investigators identified carbohydrate-derived molecules that may hold the key to preventing and treating the disease for which there is currently no cure.
Using health economics to find a better way to screen for prostate cancer
GlycoNet scientists aim to change the way we diagnose the disease with a new blood test.
Helping our immune system bypass antibiotic resistance
GlycoNet scientists are searching for ways to weaken bacteria’s ability to develop resistance.
New family of enzymes reveals the Achilles’ heel of fungal pathogens
GlycoNet scientists share findings that could lead to therapeutics to treat fungal infections.
Preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia
GlycoNet researchers identified a previously unrecognized family of enzymes that put us at risk for deadly diseases.
How a carbohydrate-derived dietary supplement could treat muscular dystrophy
GlycoNet researchers identified a natural supplement that could boost muscle fiber formation.
How sugar mimics could help enhance the effectiveness of antitumor antibodies
GlycoNet researchers at Simon Fraser University are developing new molecules with the ultimate goal to improve the effectiveness of antitumor antibodies.
A non-opioid pain relief
GlycoNet Investigator is developing a gel-based drug delivery system with a massive potential.
A tug-of-war in your immune system
GlycoNet Investigators are looking into using carbohydrate-binding proteins to help battle fungal pathogens.