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Unlocking the Mysteries of Repeat Expansion in Genetics

Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London is heralding in a new era for genetic sequencing and testing.

3 Oct 2024

Herts Awarded Its Biggest Ever Research Grant to Develop Biodetection Technologies Against Harmful, Airborne Pathogens

The University of Hertfordshire has been awarded £13.5million – its biggest ever research grant – to expand and progress its sector-leading, research-led development of biodetection technologies against harmful, airborne pathogens.

17 Jan 2024

New £100 Million Fund to Capitalise on AI’s Game-Changing Potential in Life Sciences and Healthcare

A new mission announced by the Prime Minister will accelerate the use of AI in life sciences to tackle the biggest health challenges of our generation.

30 Oct 2023

Germs develop a sneaky way to escape the ant colony’s defense systems, study reveals

Scientists at ISTA show that pathogens are adapting to social health care measures by ants.

3 Feb 2023

Study provides insights into the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of COVID-19

A total of 16 novel genetic variations linked to severe Covid-19 have been discovered, including ones that affect blood coagulation, immunological response, and inflammation severity.

8 Mar 2022

Genetic liability to mental health conditions may affect a person's choice of residence

Living in cities has been highlighted as an environmental risk factor for schizophrenia and, to a lesser extent, other mental health conditions. However, few studies have explored genetic effects on the choice of residence.

28 Oct 2021

Poor systemic immune responses and elevated MAIT cell activation linked to fatal COVID-19 infections

The mortality rate of COVID-19 patients requiring mechanical ventilation is 30-40%, however, the immunological factors associated with death in critically ill COVID-19 patients are poorly understood.

17 Sep 2021

Single biomarker in the blood can accurately indicate underlying neurodegeneration

Levels of a protein called neurofilament light chain (NfL) in the blood can identify those who might have neurodegenerative diseases such as Down's syndrome dementia, motor neuron disease (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia, when clinical symptoms are not definitive.

8 Jun 2021

Social Care News and Research

Unlocking the Mysteries of Repeat Expansion in Genetics

Herts Awarded Its Biggest Ever Research Grant to Develop Biodetection Technologies Against Harmful, Airborne Pathogens

New £100 Million Fund to Capitalise on AI’s Game-Changing Potential in Life Sciences and Healthcare

Germs develop a sneaky way to escape the ant colony’s defense systems, study reveals

Study provides insights into the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of COVID-19

Genetic liability to mental health conditions may affect a person's choice of residence

Poor systemic immune responses and elevated MAIT cell activation linked to fatal COVID-19 infections

Single biomarker in the blood can accurately indicate underlying neurodegeneration

Adolescents with higher omega-3 levels in blood are less likely to acquire psychotic illness

World’s largest proteomics centre accelerates biomarker discoveries to improve people’s lives

BMA: Most hospital trusts do not have a policy to reduce consumption of single-use plastics

Whole genome sequencing can improve rare disease diagnosis

Teixobactin-based drug can kill superbugs

Study uncovers more than 200 genetic factors associated with arrhythmias

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

Revolutionizing Mass Spectrometry: A Deep Dive into Plasmion’s SICRIT® Technology

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