Genetics
New Alzheimer's genes discovered in world's largest study
Two new genes that raise a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease have been discovered by researchers.
Nov 22, 2022
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Cardiff University
Immunology
Pin-prick blood test identifies immunity to COVID-19
A finger-prick blood test can identify people most at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19. The simple test, developed by a small biotech firm based in Cardiff (ImmunoServ Ltd) in close collaboration with Cardiff University ...
Sep 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
SARS-CoV-2 spike mutation that 'escapes' killer T-cells generated by infection and vaccination
U.K. scientists have highlighted a mutation in the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 that allows the virus to evade important immune cells induced by infection and vaccines.
Aug 8, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists shed new light on how SARS-CoV-2 evades immune response in early infection
A new study led by Cardiff University has shed light on how the COVID-19 virus "interferes" with the body's initial immune response to avoid detection.
Jul 19, 2022
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Radiology & Imaging
Face masks unsafe in MRI machines, study shows
Certain types of face masks are unsafe for wearing in and around MRI machines, according to new research by scientists at Cardiff University.
Jul 12, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
New phase of breast cancer drug trial provides fresh hope for patients with incurable disease
Millions of patients with incurable breast cancer could benefit from new Welsh-led research.
Jun 7, 2022
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Medical research
Make-up of SARS-CoV-2 outer envelope revealed for the first time
Scientists from Cardiff University have detailed the molecular make-up of the fatty outer envelope of SARS-CoV-2 for the first time—and say it could prove an important new target for antivirals.
Apr 25, 2022
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Genetics
Biggest study of its kind implicates specific genes in schizophrenia
The largest ever genetic study of schizophrenia has identified large numbers of specific genes that could play important roles in the psychiatric disorder.
Apr 6, 2022
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Pediatrics
Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'
A tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation using data from UK general practice.
Mar 29, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists use vaccination to successfully treat COVID-19 for first time
Doctors have successfully used vaccination to treat a patient with COVID-19 in what is thought to be the first instance of the vaccine being used for therapy instead of prevention.
Mar 22, 2022
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