How a virus transforms immune cells into leukaemia
How a virus transforms immune cells into leukaemia uncovered by researchers: An international team have mapped how the HTLV-1 virus…
Infection/Disease
Phage therapy to fight bacteria
Phage therapy to fight bacteria: New research from the University of Exeter has moved a step closer to harnessing viruses to…
Growing flu viruses in specialised cells
A new study published in npj Vaccines has shown that growing influenza viruses in specialised cell lines, rather than chicken eggs, improves…
New report highlights need to boost health of older adults
A new report into the health of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched by The Physiological Society…
New international stem cell research centre
New international stem cell research centre offers hope for patients with incurable diseases: An up to EUR$300 million international research…
Essentials for Christmas health matters
Health Essentials to survive Christmas: Christmas and New Year are busy times of year. The festive season sees a dramatic…
The Isolation Choir – White Christmas
The Isolation Choir with our last song of the year - the suitably festive White Christmas. Many of these singers…
Retinal immune cells may hold key to preventing diabetes-related vision loss
Retinal immune cells may hold key to preventing diabetes-related vision loss: New research could form the basis for developing life-changing…
WHO’s Science in 5 on COVID-19: Omicron variant
What do we know about Omicron variant so far? WHO's Dr Maria Van Kerkhove updates on the transmissibility, severity, symptoms…
BUPA doctor warns parents of the winter illnesses set to soar
BUPA doctor, warns parents of the winter illnesses set to soar: We all want the winter months to be a…