Towards the early detection of oral cancers: New technology offers a way to visually examine the mouth for cancer, without the need for a surgical biopsy, by Dr Tami Yap and Professor Michael McCullough, University of Melbourne (first published in Pursuit). If you noticed a new dark spot on your shoulder or changes in an […]
Natasha Meredith reports that scientists have developed a new computational technique that can be used to enhance the effectiveness of bacteria used in biotechnological applications. Publishing their findings in the journal Nature Chemical Biology, scientists from the University of Surrey and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México have developed a new computational technique, ReProMin, to identify processes […]
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Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are investigating uptake of the flu vaccine among care home staff in a bid to see if lessons can be learned to encourage people to have a COVID-19 immunisation. This winter could see flu season coincide with a second wave of COVID-19, so ensuring high flu vaccine […]
Artist Liza Campbell’s thoughtful new series of prints Periodic Elements of Lockdown playfully explores her experiences of navigating the pandemic and lockdown. There have been many creative responses to the coronavirus pandemic. Art has an important role in well-being and having a sense of who we are and helping us understand our situation. So much […]
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Imperial College London’s COVID-19 vaccine trial is expanding to additional sites throughout England. From next week, the ground-breaking vaccine, which has received more donations, will be trialled in six additional centres. Preclinical studies have shown that the vaccine produced highly specific antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in mice, which were able to neutralise the virus. The vaccine […]
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Breakthrough blood test detects positive COVID-19 result in 20 minutes: World-first research by Monash University in Australia has been able to detect positive COVID-19 cases using blood samples in about 20 minutes, and identify whether someone has contracted the virus. World-first research, led by Monash University, has been able to identify positive COVID-19 cases using […]
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Water safety aspects, including drowning and emergency responses are discussed here by First Aid expert Emma Hammett of First Aid For Life. Covid-19 lockdown is easing, and we welcome the reopening of many non-essential businesses, including some lidos and outdoor swimming pools. Unfortunately, indoor swimming pools however remain closed for just a little bit longer. […]
Aggressive cancers could be treated with immunotherapies that direct the immune system to kill cancer cells with specific drug resistance-causing mutations, a major new study suggests. Drug resistance mutations which restore activity of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes as a way of avoiding the effects of drug treatment could leave tumours vulnerable to the effects […]
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COVID-19 patients admitted from more deprived regions are at higher risk of intensive care admission, new study finds. Black, Asian minority ethic patients with COVID-19 are more likely to be admitted to hospital from regions with higher levels of air pollution, lower quality housing and overcrowded living conditions and are more likely to be admitted […]
Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common form of aggressive bone cancer. A MedUni Vienna study, led by geneticist Erwin Wagner, has uncovered new insights into the disease mechanisms of OS, paving the way for potential new diagnostic and treatment strategies for fighting the bone disease. The study has just been published in the high impact […]
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