News • Detecting tumors and metastases
Nanoparticles deliver double strike against cancer
A new nanocomplex renders a tumor harmless – and, on top of that, it trains the immune system to detect and eliminate metastases.
News • In between neurons and astrocytes
Neuroscientists discover new kind of brain cell
It had long been recognized that the brain was made up of two types of cells, neurons and glial cells. Now, neuroscientists discovered an additional type - with huge implications for brain disorders.
News • Surge in under 50s in past decades
The rising tide of early-onset cancers
Cancer has become strikingly more common in people under 50 in the past three decades, an international research team finds. The reseachers explore what this means for future death tolls.
News • Lifetime changes unraveled
Researchers track the process of breast cancer formation
Where are the beginnings of breast cancer? A team of researchers at Kyoto University has revealed the mechanism by which breast cancer is formed in the cells of mammalian epithelium.
News • Device and software
New prototype to take the guess work out of spinal surgery
Spinal fusion is a highly invasive surgery where an implant is placed in the spine to prevent movement between bones. Currently, failure rate is high, but a new prototype device could change this.
News • Mapping prevalence across European hospitals
Sepsis: suprisingly common, underdiagnosed, and deadly
New research from Lund University has found a suprisingly high incidence of sepsis across hospital admissions. The experts say that the condition can be likened to an epidemic.
News • Extra risk for asthma, COPD patients
Climate change: an even greater hazard for people with lung conditions
Heatwaves, wildfires, flooding: effects of climate change will further exacerbate breathing difficulties for millions of people living with lung conditions, new research finds.
News • PFAS as risk factor
Researchers explore link between ‘forever chemicals’ and breast cancer
Can per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) increase the risk of breast cancer? A new study by US researchers examines the effects of the so-called “forever chemicals”.
News • Electrostatic precipation in the OR
Researchers use electric fields to stop virus spread during surgeries
New research finds the use of an electric field a promising means to prevent aerosol spread of viruses in healthcare environments, for example during surgery.
News • From pain and fatigue to menstrual changes
Covid-19 vaccination: New research sheds light on side effects
Two new studies based on a large-scale cohort in Denmark explored the side effects of the coronavirus vaccine – one focused on acute effects, the other on a women's health issue.
News • Bioreactor approach
Can an artificial kidney free patients from dialysis?
A new approach to treating kidney failure could one day free people from needing dialysis or having to take harsh drugs to suppress their immune system after a transplant.
News • T-cell activator shows promise
"CoVac-1": Coronavirus protection for immunocompromised patients
Patients with immunodeficiency cannot benefit from conventional Covid-19 vaccines and still at risk from infection. A promising new approach now brings hope for this patient group.
News • Biopharmaceutical business
Precision approach to significantly reduce R&D costs for cancer drugs
A new analysis exploring the finances of bringing new cancer drugs to market has found that precision oncology drugs could be $1 billion cheaper to develop than non-precision drugs.
News • Brain cancer reseach
Researchers reveal mechanisms that make tumours malignant
Brain tumour progression to a malignant state is believed to be the result of an intricate interplay between cancer cells and the tumour microenvironment. Greek researchers shed new light on the mechanisms.
News • Cardiovascular compensation
Catching up on sleep on the weekend? Why your heart won't play along
Whether it’s work or play that prevents us from getting enough shut-eye during the week, assuming we can make up for it by sleeping in over the weekend is a mistake.
News • Advanced biosensor
Researchers engineer tumor-detecting bacteria
Scientists from the University of California San Diego and their colleagues in Australia have engineered bacteria that can detect the presence of tumor DNA in a live organism.
News • Meta-analysis challenges theory
Do depression and anxiety increase cancer risk? Not likely, says study
One less thing to worry about: Mental health isues such as depression and anxiety are not linked to higher risks for most types of cancer, according to a new analysis of multiple studies.
News • Planetary health
Global analysis links antibiotic resistance increase to rising air pollution
Curbing levels of harmful air pollution could help reduce antibiotic resistance, according to the first in-depth global analysis of possible links between the two.
News • "Time-travelling" pathogens
Climate change thaws ancient frozen bacteria – how dangerous are they?
Global warming could hasten the release of ‘time-travelling’ pathogens from melting permafrost and ice that have been trapped for millennia, new research finds.
News • Dermatology prototype
3D skin bioprinting shows potential for eczema treatment
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed a 3D prototype of human skin bioprinted to model inflammatory skin disease such as atopic dermatitis — more commonly known as eczema.
News • Adverse outdoor conditions
Heat waves and PM2.5 air pollution double risk of fatal heart attack
Heat waves, cold snaps and high levels of fine particulate pollution could raise heart attack risk, according to a new study, which highlights one especially dangerous combination.
News • Proof-of-concept research
Researchers reverse chemotherapy-related fertility loss
A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital demonstrates the potential for restoring fertility when the ovaries have stopped working.
News • New printing method
Self-folding 4D electrodes enhance nerve stimulation
Using 4D printing technology, researchers have developed flexible electrodes. On contact with moisture, they automatically fold and wrap themselves around thin nerves.
News • 3D placenta model
"iPlacenta" could transform healthcare in pregnancy
A placenta on a chip developed at the University of Dundee has the potential to transform research into life-threatening conditions in pregnancy.
News • Implantable device for severe heart failure
Soft robotic heart: €10 million grant for research
The consortium Holland Hybrid Heart will receive €10 million to develop a soft robotic heart suitable for transplantation.
