Human Health and Potential (HHP)
Flipping the script on fat intake
27 Nov 2023Despite an increased calorie intake, the consumption of unsaturated fats from Asian-based oil blends did not lead to significant changes in total body fat among Asian participants.
Listening out for inflammation
22 Nov 2023A non-invasive diagnostic method that uses light and sound can help clinicians assess and track patients with a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
Fine-grained anatomy of a viral enemy
16 Nov 2023Investigations into an under-explored region of SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein reveals detailed structural insights that can represent valuable drug targets.
Mighty mice mirror maladies
8 Nov 2023A new genetically-modified mouse model offers a powerful and reliable platform to study human immune responses to complex infections.
Decrypting the breast cancer code
25 Oct 2023Researchers extract insights from large databases of genetic and clinical information in a bid to develop more robust, data-driven breast cancer screening frameworks.
Red flags in wastewater
23 Oct 2023Wastewater surveillance in epidemiological studies can help researchers better understand and control COVID-19 outbreaks.
Humans reject helpful RNA-editing enzymes
19 Oct 2023Gene editing holds promise for treating many conditions, but the bacterial origins of RNA-editing enzymes has been found to activate unwanted immune responses in healthy people.
Smartphones unmask hidden malnutrition
13 Oct 2023A new digital healthcare platform allows physicians to remotely monitor elderly patients at risk of malnutrition with a smartphone.
Hidden threats from benign colonisers
3 Oct 2023Genomic profiles of the human gut microbiome reveal the hidden impacts of asymptomatic, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, as well as potential solutions for their reversal.
Scaling the skin’s microbial secrets
27 Sep 2023Researchers discover key differences in the skin’s natural flora between healthy adults and those with genetic dry skin diseases.
Keeping pace with evasive viruses
19 Sep 2023With near-real-time genomic monitoring, researchers catch emergent, treatment-evading SARS-CoV-2 mutations in immunocompromised patients with chronic infections.
Allergies flare like clockwork
11 Sep 2023Researchers discover that circadian rhythms control immune responses and may affect how our skin’s immune system responds to allergies.