Synthetic cells reveal how the immune system communicates
Three-dimensional synthetic cells have revealed the hidden messages of the immune system.
Research led by Professor Mike Dustin's group of the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology...
Gene could answer age old question: does size really matter?
Scientists at Oxford Brookes University have discovered a gene that contributes to differences in the size of male genitalia between different species of flies.
From...
Fostering the deployment of digital infrastructures for the cross-border exchange
Do you think the deployment of digital infrastructures can be achieved for the cross-border exchange of health data in Europe?
Maybe it can - The...
Did you know 90 days is all it takes to be addicted to prescription...
Today’s PHE review into prescribed medicines has revealed that patients can become dependent and addicted to prescription opioids and it only takes 90 days.
Public...
Tackling the spread of infectious diseases through vaccinology training in Seoul
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is set to help developing countries tackle the spread of infectious diseases by building capacity through vaccinology training in...
Decoding the human immune system with the Human Vaccines Project
Director General Dr Jerome Kim joins the Human Vaccines Project’s efforts as one of four distinguished global leaders to decode the human immune system.
Dr...
Department of Health and Social Care to set up a service to deliver urgent...
As part of Brexit preparations, The Department of Health and Social Care is setting up a service to deliver urgent medicines and medical products...
Did you know taking pain medications could lead to higher cardiovascular risks?
Researchers from University of British Columbia, Canada, have discovered that pain medications are linked to higher cardiovascular risks in patients with osteoarthritis.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...
Learn about the nano-vaccine for melanoma that has proven to be effective
Tel Aviv University scientists have developed a novel nano-vaccine for melanoma, whereby injection of nanoparticles has proven effective in mouse models.
Researchers at Tel Aviv...
EU awards 18 million euros for research into new antibiotics
An international consortium of research groups is aiming to develop novel new antibiotics to fight against the tuberculosis bacteria and two other deadly bacteria.
Set...
Discover the Mutual Recognition Agreement and the dynamics of EU-U.S. trade talks
Introducing the Mutual Recognition Agreement, where the EU and the US delivered on a significant element of the Joint Statement agreed by Presidents Juncker...
UK hemp industry: can this help emissions targets and revitalise the agriculture industry?
The UK hemp industry is on the rise, and leaders of the sector are exploring the potential of hemp and its benefits for agriculture,...
World Microbiome Day and dietary biotics in infant nutrition
Today marks World Microbiome Day, here Nutricia and academic publisher Wiley present a new book to highlight the expanding role of dietary biotics in...
Did you know taking oral steroids can put patients with inflammatory disease at risk...
Patients using oral steroids that have the inflammatory disease polymyalgia rheumatica and/or giant cell arteritis have a significantly increased chance of infection.
A study in...
Discover CUTISS’ personalised, automated skin tissue therapy
CUTISS’ CEO Dr Daniela Marino explains the world of automated skin tissue therapy, focusing on the company’s next important milestone: clinical validation.
Showcasing CUTISS’ personalised,...
How pre-filled syringes are helping to deliver the personalised drug revolution
With ‘novel’ biologic and personalised drugs being used to treat and cure chronic ailments, discover how pre-filled syringes are set to gain high traction...
The use of bisphosphonate to prevent loss of bone mineral density in post-menopausal women
Presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, study supports bisphosphonate use prior to denosumab to prevent loss of bone mineral density in post-menopausal...
Maximising vaccine effectiveness for children using genome-wide genotyping
Published in Cell Reports, genetics influence how protective childhood vaccines are, and researchers have found a way of maximising vaccine effectiveness using genome-wide genotyping.
A...
Could the use of psychoactive substances be deterred by certain personality traits?
The social environment is an influential factor regarding drug addiction and abusing psychoactive substances. However, some living in the same environment become drug users,...
Enhanced food to provide health benefits are not making it quick enough to consumers
According to GM technology, enhanced food to help tackle global epidemics such as malnutrition, obesity and provide health benefits are already with us, but...
