June 2024

Imagine your immune system, your body's defence force, going rogue and attacking healthy tissues. That's the reality for people with autoimmune diseases like Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD). NMOSD targets…

Hepatitis E is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis E virus (HEV). While most people recover fully, it can be chronic in immunocompromised individuals, like those with organ transplants…

New research sheds light on the complex relationship between obesity and cancer (Figure 1). We've known obesity is a major risk factor for cancer, but it can also strangely improve…

Exciting new research suggests that strategic fasting periods could improve our body's natural defenses against cancer (Figure 1). Scientists have known for some time that dietary approaches, like fasting, might…

When tissues are deprived of oxygen due to poor blood flow (ischemia), it can lead to injury and loss of function. A new study  sheds light on a surprising discovery:…

A new study offers a glimmer of hope for identifying newborns at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders (Figure 1). The research suggests that analyzing a readily accessible cell type in the…

In animal models, particularly those carried out in mice, pre-TCRα chains have been identified as essential to the development of αβ T-cells in mice. In a recent study, researchers aimed…

In a new study, researchers sought to identify an effective dose of pre-alpha SARS-CoV-2 virus that induced infection in previously infected individuals (Figure 1). Pre-alpha SARS-CoV-2 virus refers to the…

Heart failure (HF) remains a major health concern despite medical advancements. This condition often leads to repeated hospitalizations, suggesting it increases the risk of future complications and contributes to the…