Archive: 01/08/2018

Research reveals defence against malaria parasites

A study involving researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) has found that platelets can attack and kill malaria parasites—reducing the number of parasites circulating in the blood.

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New finding could 'pause and rewind' lung cancer

A team of Institute researchers have discovered how to stop and reverse the growth of lung cancer with a potent combination of three molecules.

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Baby talk words build infants' language skills, study shows

The more baby talk words that infants are exposed to the quicker they grasp language, a study suggests.

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Gas sensing gut pill beats breath test diagnosis

New trials of a breakthrough swallowable sensor have revealed the device is 3,000 times more accurate than current technology used to diagnose many gut disorders.

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Using real-time video to get the doctor to the patient in emergencies

An EU initiative has tested a wearable video device that can help medical professionals remotely diagnose emergency conditions. This will support first responders in saving lives and help to reduce hospital costs.

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Researchers find treatment for ultra-rare disease

A new study published in Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, conducted by a Liverpool based research collaboration involving the University of Liverpool, has identified the drug that treats the extremely rare genetic disease ...

Aug 1, 2018

Putting research at heart of response to epidemics like Ebola saves lives

With the recent outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared officially over, Michael Regnier looks at how Wellcome's support has helped the people of DRC – and the rest of the world – to be better prepared ...

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The perception of PrEP as an excuse for promiscuity

In 2012, the FDA approved the use of the drug emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate ('Truvada') as an HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of HIV infection in the event of exposure. Taking daily PrEP ...

Aug 1, 2018