A study by researchers at the MRC Toxicology Unit has provided strong evidence that certain carbon nanotubes used in manufacturing could pose the same cancer risk as asbestos. As well as hig... Read more
A breakthrough in synthetic biology has opened the door to a new way of treating incurable illnesses such as cancer and Ebola, and could shed light on the origins of life or even the possibi... Read more
British scientists have been able to fully restore an organ in a living animal for the first time – a breakthrough which may pave the way for the technique to be used in humans. The Sc... Read more
Our researchers discover use for phages in fighting Clostridium difficile A specialist team of scientists from our Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation has isolated viruses tha... Read more
A potentially revolutionary clinical trial using magic mushrooms to treat depression is being held up by ‘absurd’ British and European laws which restrict the use of illegal drugs in researc... Read more
It may be a particularly useful agent against pandemics and emerging viral strains In an advance toward development of a nasal spray that protects against infection with influenza and spread... Read more
This breakthrough offers real hope for developing treatments that tackle the root causes of Parkinson’s The findings have been unveiled following a decade of dedicated research... Read more
Covers such key areas as prostate cancer, schizophrenia, diabetes and Alzheimer’s Drugs giant AstraZeneca is to share 22 of its early-... Read more
