People with higher levels of T cells from common cold coronaviruses are less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2. A new study, published in Nature Communications and led by Imperial College London researchers, provides the first evidence of a protective role for these T cells. While previous studies have shown that T cells induced by […]
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This video contains an explanation of the causes of vertigo for students studying the condition for exams. We discuss the normal physiology and the pathophysiology of central and peripheral causes of vertigo. […]
World first discovery of spleen function could lead to better treatments for infectious diseases: Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) have discovered a new gene that plays an important role in the way the spleen functions, potentially leading to new treatments for infectious diseases. The study, published in Science Immunology, also […]
Researchers call for action on vitamin B12 deficiency for people following plant-based diets. During Veganuary, leading researchers are warning of the dangers of a quiet epidemic of vitamin B12 deficiency in people who follow increasingly popular plant-based diets. Plant-based diets (vegetarian or vegan) are becoming significantly more popular as people look to adopt a diet […]
T cells a key defence against Omicron: Research from the University of Melbourne and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has revealed T cells, one of the body’s key defences against COVID-19, are expected to be effective in mounting an immune response against Omicron despite its significantly higher mutations compared to previous variants of concern. T cells, generated both by […]
High doses of Vitamin D FIND trial: Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years did not affect the incidence of cardiovascular disease or cancer A trial by the University of Eastern Finland found that taking a much higher dose of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect total mortality or the […]
Liver fat directly raises risk of type 2 diabetes, new study finds: New research published in Diabetes Care has revealed that having higher levels of fat in the liver, and having a smaller pancreas directly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The findings provide a significant step forward in understanding the biological causes driving […]
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How a virus transforms immune cells into leukaemia uncovered by researchers: An international team have mapped how the HTLV-1 virus causes a rare leukaemia in some people, providing clues on how to stop it happening. The team, led by Imperial College London and Kumamoto University in Japan, used single-cell analysis to show how the virus […]
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New research gives hope for sight recovery in stroke survivors: Researchers have used MRI imaging to map visual brain activity in stroke survivors with sight loss that gives new hope for rehabilitation and recovery. Scientists from the University of Nottingham have revealed new insights by combining data from clinical sight tests with brain imaging to […]
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Research reveals ‘ugly truth’ faced by doctors responding to Covid-19 on the frontline: A new study from The University of Bath‘s Jo Daniels and Sophie Harris captures the scale of the challenge faced by healthcare professionals responding to the pandemic. Frontline healthcare workers say they are angry at being treated as ‘Covid cannon fodder, not Covid […]
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