Molecule could be targeted to slow MS progression
22 November, 2019Researchers have identified a molecule named ALCAM, which, once blocked, delays the progression of multiple sclerosis.
Are cytotoxic T-cells the key to long life?
21 November, 2019Researchers have used single-cell RNA analysis to find that supercentenarians — people over the age of 110 — have an excess of a type of immune cell called cytotoxic CD4 T-cells.
Market authorisation, prequalification granted for Ebola vaccine
15 November, 2019Prequalification means that the vaccine meets WHO standards for quality, safety and efficacy.
Measles wipes the immune system's memory
06 November, 2019Researchers have demonstrated how measles causes long-term damage to the immune system, leaving people vulnerable to other infections.
New antibiotics effective against Gram-negative bacteria
06 November, 2019Swiss researchers have reported the discovery and characterisation of a new family of synthetic antibiotics that possess broad-spectrum anti-Gram-negative antimicrobial activity.
Ebola vaccine moves one step closer to licensing
25 October, 2019The European Medicines Agency has recommended a conditional marketing authorisation for the rVSV-ZEBOV-GP vaccine, shown to be effective in protecting people from the Ebola virus.
Low-protein, high-fat diets risky for future fathers
22 October, 2019Men looking to conceive a child should consider taking a moment to reassess their food choices, with two recent studies indicating the impact of diet on offspring development as well as fertility.
Genetic mutation found to cause pulmonary fibrosis
21 October, 2019Inhibiting a cell death pathway called necroptosis could be a new therapeutic approach to treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Bacteria tricked into opening pores in cell walls
18 October, 2019Targeting these pores could make current antibiotics more effective or allow for the development of antibiotic-free drugs that can use these openings.
How the brain forms and recalls memories
17 October, 2019A bidirectional flow of information between the neocortex and hippocampus is fundamental to formation and retrieval of episodic memories, researchers have found.
New antibiotic candidates for fighting superbugs
08 October, 2019The novel small molecules are said to be different to existing antibiotics, demonstrating more effective inhibition of bacterial growth — with no toxicity to human cells.
All flared up about inflammation
07 October, 2019 by Lauren DavisInflammation lies at the heart of almost all disease — but what can be done about it? British physician, science journalist and documentary maker Michael Mosley has a few tips.
Dual-action drug target for Alzheimer's discovered
02 October, 2019Researchers have discovered a potential drug target for Alzheimer's disease — an enzyme which has effects on both the immune and nervous systems.
'Trojan horse' approach to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
01 October, 2019Researchers have found that a deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacterium can be sterilised by hijacking its haem acquisition system, which is essential for its survival.
Baby's gut bacteria affected by delivery method
30 September, 2019Whereas naturally born babies get most of their gut bacteria from their mother, babies born via caesarean have more bacteria associated with hospital environments in their guts.
