Tick tock – the liver controls the circadian clock: University of Queensland-led research has revealed liver cells influence the body’s internal circadian clock, which was previously believed to be solely controlled by the brain. Associate Professor Frédéric Gachon from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Dr Serge Luquet from Université Paris Cité/CNRS in France and […]
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WHO and partners are launching a global network to help protect people from infectious disease threats through the power of pathogen genomics. The International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) will provide a platform to connect countries and regions, improving systems for collecting and analyzing samples, using these data to drive public health decision-making, and sharing that […]
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An mpox resurgence in the European region this spring and summer? To prevent that, key measures must continue. One year since its biggest ever mpox outbreak, the WHO European Region – covering 53 countries across Europe and Central Asia – is celebrating success in controlling the spread of the disease as the number of cases […]
Simple steps to get ahead this hay fever season: Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects approximately a quarter of people in the UK, It is caused by an allergic reaction to airborne pollen. The severity of hay fever symptoms can vary depending on the individual and the type of pollen they are […]
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Solving the problem of youth vaping: A University of Queensland researcher said current Australian laws were failing to prevent young people using nicotine vaping products (NVPs). Professor Coral Gartner from UQ’s School of Public Health said many people were unwilling to comply with regulations around nicotine vaping, and retailers were continuing to sell the products […]
The first participant has received a dose of a new Zika virus vaccine being trialled by the University of Liverpool at the Clinical Research Facility within the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Although now not as prevalent as during its peak in 2016, Zika remains an ongoing threat, with thousands of cases of the mosquito-borne virus […]
Advances in Motor neuron disease treatments: Research at The University of Queensland could eventually help develop viable treatments – and ultimately a cure – for motor neuron disease (MND). Dr Adam Walker and co-authors Dr Rebecca San Gil, Dr Wei Luan and PhD student Sean Keating from the Queensland Brain Institute have identified biochemical changes […]
The University of Glasgow – in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) – has been awarded a £1.25m grant aimed at improving our understanding of how climate change could increase the risk of mosquito-borne disease in Scotland, and enhance our preparedness. The three-year programme, funded […]
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As we approach World Malaria Day on April 25, it is important to consider the issues and solutions in the fight against this deadly disease. Real advances in vaccines have been made, but the logistics of storing and transporting these temperature- and light-sensitive vaccines in the hot countries of Africa is a real challenge. Each […]
4 effective approaches to treating addiction: As you might have come across from multiple sources, alcohol, and drug addiction is a huge problem in society – and in many parts of the globe, so to speak. As far as substance dependence is concerned, a recent, 2019 report from IHME, Global Burden of Disease showed that […]
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