A fault in cells that form a key part of the immune system can be repaired with a pioneering gene editing technique, finds new research demonstrated in human cells and mice, led by UCL scientists. Researchers say the study, published…

A recent publication in PLOS Biology summarized the current understanding of pathogen evolution. Study: Pathogen evolution during vaccination campaigns. Image Credit: nobeastsofierce/Shutterstock Pathogen adaptation occurs when novel variants gain greater fitness in the current environment than their predecessors. Host immunity,…

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination on the occurrence and severity of symptoms in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-infected hospitalized patients. Study: Impact of vaccination on…

Researchers have successfully eradicated deadly pneumonia infections from the lungs of mice by pouring armies of swimming microbots down the rodents’ windpipes. The unorthodox treatment, which directly targets the site of the infection, was 100% effective at curing infected mice…

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Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut could be responsible for triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people already at risk for the autoimmune disease. Kristine Kuhn, MD, PhD,…

Vivo Surgical, a pioneering medical device company based in Singapore, has become the first start-up to win the prestigious WIPO-IPOS IP for Innovation Award for 2022. Now in its 10th year, this award celebrates Singaporean companies that have achieved outstanding growth…

When it comes to reaping the mental health benefits of running, one runner says that heading out first thing in the morning offers unparalleled positives.  Those of us who are sober can often be found telling hungover mates that “giving…

A collaboration study led by researchers from the Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that advanced dementia patients with feeding problems initiated on…

Uruguay was a pioneer in the legalization of recreational cannabis use, a move that helped to push many drug traffickers out of the domestic market. But a bland and insufficient state supply has meant most consumers still prefer the diversity…