Human Health and Potential (HHP)
Tenacious T cells triumph over tumours
18 Aug 2023Researchers develop a protocol to boost the effectiveness of and reduce the risk of potential side effects for T cell cancer therapies.
A sweet end to food fraud
14 Aug 2023Researchers develop an analytical technique to combat food fraud by accurately profiling and differentiating meat samples based on their unique glycan profiles.
Stem cells revive crystal-clear vision
8 Aug 2023Researchers use single-cell sequencing for a new look at how stem cell-derived retinal cells fare after transplants for degenerative eye disorders.
Bacterial superweapons exposed
27 Jul 2023By exploring the genetic diversity within Escherichia coli bacteria, researchers uncover distinct gene families and a molecular weapon tied to disease-causing strains.
Super surface sanitisers to the rescue
19 Jul 2023Safe for human cells but toxic to bacteria, fungi and viruses, a new strategy for sanitising surfaces could give us the advantage in the fight against pathogens.
What’s behind the rise of mpox?
12 Jul 2023Scientists survey how the mpox virus spreads through populations, the immunology of infections and current treatment interventions.
Biomolecules dance in the light
6 Jul 2023An innovation in flexible light-emitting capacitor technology visualises biomolecules for next-generation healthcare devices..
Unearthing skin-deep fungi
26 Jun 2023A new 3D-printed microneedle array could prove a more effective, less invasive diagnostic tool to extract disease-causing fungi from deep skin layers.
Chomp your way to healthier eating
16 Jun 2023Changing the texture of food can change eating rates and represent a new approach to helping people manage their nutrition.
Lingering viruses make tumours vulnerable
12 Jun 2023New associations between COVID-19 and immune responses in cancer patients reveal potential inroads to fighting tumours.
Getting to the root of hair colour
7 Jun 2023Scientists discover how a gene expressed in hair follicle cells controls hair pigmentation, creating new opportunities for future skin cancer therapeutics.
Plant protein purification perfected
1 Jun 2023A new method to remove a toxic compound from cottonseed could unlock a readily available source of nutritious plant-based protein.