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- Louise is a second year undergraduate studying Biomedical Sciences at St Hughs.
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![Chronic bacterial infections are extremely difficult to clear completely, even with the best current drugs. Most antibiotics work by disrupting bacterial growth and division. However, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "New antibiotic clears chronic infections by forcing bacteria to self-digest")
New antibiotic clears chronic infections by forcing bacteria to self-digest
Posted on November 18, 2013 | No CommentsChronic bacterial infections are extremely difficult to clear completely, even with the best current drugs. Most antibiotics work by disrupting bacterial growth and division. However, […] -
Circadian rhythms influence immune function
Posted on November 10, 2013 | No CommentsMost organisms on Earth exhibit circadian rhythms – variations in cellular activity that oscillate with the day-night cycle. It is recognised that the circadian clock […] -
Sleep clears out waste produced during the day
Posted on October 20, 2013 | No CommentsAlthough it is common knowledge that a good night’s rest does us good, the exact biological function of sleep has remained mysterious. A team of […] -
Getting to the bottom of itch
Posted on May 27, 2013 | No CommentsScientists have identified a new molecule responsible for triggering the itch sensation. It has been previously found that itch, like pain and thermal sensation, is […] -
Vaccine to treat cocaine addiction yields promising results
Posted on May 13, 2013 | No CommentsA vaccine for treating cocaine addiction has produced promising results in trials in non-human primates. Cocaine is a potent psychostimulant that evokes feelings of euphoria […] -
Oxford scientists pave way for new method of detecting cancer cells
Posted on March 10, 2013 | 1 CommentOxford scientists have identified ways to dramatically improve a technique for isolating cells by magnetic sorting. This technique uses a tiny magnetic bead coated in […] -
New technique allows researchers to watch memory formation!
Posted on March 3, 2013 | No CommentsA team of researchers at Stanford University have developed a new technique that allows them to watch a population of hippocampal neurons firing in real […] -
New approach to modulating serotonin signalling in the brain
Posted on February 18, 2013 | 1 CommentSerotonin (aka 5-HT) signalling is essential in the brain for normal physiological processes, including appetite control. Misfunctioning of the serotonin system has been implicated in […] -
![Plant researchers at the University of California have shown that Phytophthora, a plant pathogen, produces proteins that suppress key host mechanisms of immunity. Phytophthora is […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "Crop pathogens evade host defences by inhibiting RNA silencing")
Crop pathogens evade host defences by inhibiting RNA silencing
Posted on February 9, 2013 | No CommentsPlant researchers at the University of California have shown that Phytophthora, a plant pathogen, produces proteins that suppress key host mechanisms of immunity. Phytophthora is […] -
![A study published this week in Science Translational Medicine suggests that binge drinking may be directly linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The […]](/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Binge drinking causes insulin resistance and increases risk of Type 2 diabetes")
Binge drinking causes insulin resistance and increases risk of Type 2 diabetes
Posted on February 3, 2013 | 1 CommentA study published this week in Science Translational Medicine suggests that binge drinking may be directly linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The […] -
Trial reveals new drug combination increases survival in pancreatic cancer patients
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsA phase III clinical trial has shown that the combination of Abraxane and gemcitabine significantly increases survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. While only […]
