Mini lung organoids could help test new treatments
Clogged 'drains' in the brain an early sign of Alzheimer’s
World's oldest known RNA extracted from woolly mammoth
The voice of reason: natural language interfaces to transform lab informatics
COVID vax linked to smaller risk of heart problems than infection
Elevated blood protein levels predict mortality
Proteins that play key roles in the development of diseases such as cancer and inflammation may also contribute to the risk of dying.
Mini lung organoids could help test new treatments
Scientists have developed a simple method for automated the manufacturing of lung organoids — clusters of cells containing the same cell types as full-sized organs.
The microbiome helps to fight melanoma
Molecules produced by gut bacteria upon digestion of dietary fibre can improve the function of cancer-fighting immune cells, according to new research.
Heart implant brings hope to refractory angina patients
The coronary sinus reducer is understood to redistribute blood flow within the wall of the heart, improving oxygen supply in the parts of the heart muscle where it is...
Researchers genetically engineer snake antivenom
An international team of researchers has used genetic engineering to create so-called 'product-ready' antivenom for snakes such as cobras and mambas.
Mini lung organoids could help test new treatments
Scientists have developed a simple method for automated the manufacturing of lung organoids — clusters of cells containing the same cell...
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HIV drugs suppress transmission of a different viral infection
The work could lead to the first treatments to prevent the spread of the life-threatening...
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Novel drug candidates found for nerve pain and ischemic disease
The discovery paves the way for potential new treatments for health conditions linked to tissue...
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Biomaterial helps to reverse aging in the heart
The discovery could open the door to therapies that rejuvenate the heart by changing its cellular...
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Clogged 'drains' in the brain an early sign of Alzheimer’s
'Drains' in the brain, responsible for clearing toxic waste in the organ, tend to get clogged up in people who show signs of developing...
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COVID vax linked to smaller risk of heart problems than infection
The risk of rare heart complications following COVID-19 vaccination in children was found to be...
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Reproductive impacts of PFAS exposure revealed
New studies have found that PFAS exposure can significantly alter male reproductive health, and...
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How a common gene mutation increases liver disease risk
Liver damage can be caused in people after exposure to high levels of acrolein, especially in...
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Ancient lead exposure shaped human evolution
An international study claims that exposure to lead may have influenced the evolution of hominid brains, behaviour, and even the development of...
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Placebo pain relief works differently across the human body
Researchers have used placebo pain relief to uncover a map-like system in the brainstem that...
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Optimising antibiotics by capturing bacteria
Scientists have developed molecules to detect and capture certain bacterial species, in the hope...
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How cells repair toxic DNA damage
Researchers say they have uncovered the mechanism by which cells identify and repair a highly...
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World's oldest known RNA extracted from woolly mammoth
The RNA sequences are understood to be the oldest ever recovered, coming from mammoth tissue preserved in the Siberian permafrost for nearly 40,000...
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'Longevity gene' could reverse damage from rapid aging disease
A gene found in supercentenarians, who live exceptionally long lives, could counteract the...
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Gene therapy slows Huntington's disease progression in trial
Patients receiving the treatment were found to experience 75% less progression of the disease...
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Gene loss drives adaptive evolution of a pandemic pathogen
For a long time, gene loss was seen as a kind of biological decay, but a new study shows it can...
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The voice of reason: natural language interfaces to transform lab informatics
In everyday life, voice interaction with technology can save time and reduce friction. The same applies in scientific research.
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AI-driven manufacturing: lessons from the life sciences industry
The use of artificial intelligence for batch monitoring and digital twin development is...
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Biotherapeutics: what do we make next?
Two recent AI methods, RFdiffusion and ProteinMPNN, have totally changed the nature of...
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Self-driving needle steers its way through living lung tissue
Researchers have built a compact robotic system that can autonomously steer a flexible needle...
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