Mice studies were key for 2025 Nobel Prize research
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to three researchers — Shimon Sakaguchi, Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell — for discovering how the immune system is […]
Zebrafish larvae could guide cancer therapies
Researchers in Canada were able to mimic children’s response to cancer therapies in zebrafish larvae, which could provide a platform to inform clinical decisions in real-time. The ability to identify […]
Traumatic brain injuries in older adults are linked to an increased risk of dementia
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal finds that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in older adults significantly increase the risk of developing dementia, as well as the […]
Algae-Based Gel Offers New Tool for Breast Cancer Research
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), led by Dr. Ryan Stowers, have developed an algae-based hydrogel that mimics the basement membrane of mammary gland tissue. This new […]
Unlocking the secrets of fear in mice: a Wellcome discovery award
Fear is a vital survival mechanism, but when overactive it can cause anxiety and PTSD. With a Wellcome Discovery Award, Professor Tiago Branco at UCL’s Sainsbury Wellcome Centre will lead […]
First lung organ chip with immune response to flu infection
US researchers have developed the first lung organ-on-a-chip with a working immune system, a development that could significantly improve the ability to mimic the living organ and model disease. The […]