disease Archive
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![A chance observation in a lab at Stanford University has led to the discovery of a novel new method that can convert leukaemia cells into […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "Stanford Scientists Transform Leukaemia Cells into Harmless Immune Cells")
Stanford Scientists Transform Leukaemia Cells into Harmless Immune Cells
Posted on April 1, 2015 | 1 CommentA chance observation in a lab at Stanford University has led to the discovery of a novel new method that can convert leukaemia cells into […] -
![Research at Duke University, led by Nenad Bursac, has developed the first bioartificial human skeletal muscle that contracts and responds to electrical and chemical signals. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "Bioartificial Human Muscle")
Bioartificial Human Muscle
Posted on January 18, 2015 | No CommentsResearch at Duke University, led by Nenad Bursac, has developed the first bioartificial human skeletal muscle that contracts and responds to electrical and chemical signals. […] -
![In the penultimate of a series of seminars on ‘Tackling Challenges of the 21st Century’, Chas Bountra, Professor of Translational Medicine in the Nuffield Department […]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/bang-195x110.png "Oxford Martin Schools: A Talk on the Future of Drug Discovery")
Oxford Martin Schools: A Talk on the Future of Drug Discovery
Posted on January 8, 2015 | No CommentsIn the penultimate of a series of seminars on ‘Tackling Challenges of the 21st Century’, Chas Bountra, Professor of Translational Medicine in the Nuffield Department […] -
![From landing the Philae spacecraft on a comet to extending life’s genetic alphabet, 2014 has been a very busy – and successful – year for […]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/PhilaeOnComet-195x110.jpg "The Year in Science: Top Discoveries of 2014")
The Year in Science: Top Discoveries of 2014
Posted on December 29, 2014 | 9 CommentsFrom landing the Philae spacecraft on a comet to extending life’s genetic alphabet, 2014 has been a very busy – and successful – year for […] -
![Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) should be redefined as an infectious disease, argues Dr Turhan Canli, Associate Professor of Psychology and Radiology at Stony Brook University, […]](/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Could Depression be Infectious?")
Could Depression be Infectious?
Posted on November 16, 2014 | No CommentsMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD) should be redefined as an infectious disease, argues Dr Turhan Canli, Associate Professor of Psychology and Radiology at Stony Brook University, […] -
![A blood serum to be given as treatment for Ebola may be ready for patients in as little as a few weeks. Talks with the WHO […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x169-115x115.jpg "Ebola Treatment Serum Nearly Ready")
Ebola Treatment Serum Nearly Ready
Posted on October 26, 2014 | No CommentsA blood serum to be given as treatment for Ebola may be ready for patients in as little as a few weeks. Talks with the WHO […] -
Transparent Mouse set to Transform Study & Diagnosis of Human Disease
Posted on August 5, 2014 | 1 CommentScientists at the California Institute of Technology have developed a way to make the bodies of dead mice completely transparent. The research, published in the […] -
Bleach Can Prevent Ageing and Skin Damage
Posted on November 17, 2013 | No CommentsDilute bleach can prevent ageing and damage to skin, according to latest research at the Stanford University School of Medicine. For decades, some doctors have […] -
Bang! reviews Aubrey de Grey
Posted on June 3, 2013 | 1 CommentMax Bodmer reviews a recent talk by Aubrey de Grey and discusses some of the issues surrounding regenerative medicine and ageing. -
Talking parasites? Communication between red blood cells infected with malaria
Posted on May 20, 2013 | No CommentsScientists at the University of Melbourne have obtained the first evidence that malaria parasites can communicate within the human body. This important finding – outlined […] -
![Scientists from Virginia Tech University have found that antibiotic resistance is being passed from humans to wildlife, even in protected areas. The study, published by […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bacteria2-e1361997571365-115x115.jpg "New study suggests drug resistant bacteria being passed on to wildlife")
New study suggests drug resistant bacteria being passed on to wildlife
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsScientists from Virginia Tech University have found that antibiotic resistance is being passed from humans to wildlife, even in protected areas. The study, published by […] -
Bodily Bacteria
Posted on February 27, 2013 | No CommentsBy the time that a young Dr Charles Fletcher, based at the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford, became the first physician ever to treat a patient […] -
![It’s an age-old debate : are we destined at conception to be the people we turn out to be, or are we products of our […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Blog-image-01_Bang-115x115.png "Nature or Nurture : It’s all in the (epi)genome.")
Nature or Nurture : It’s all in the (epi)genome.
Posted on January 31, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s an age-old debate : are we destined at conception to be the people we turn out to be, or are we products of our […] -
Loss of trees may be linked to human mortality
Posted on January 19, 2013 | No CommentsScientists at Portland, Oregon, are investigating evidence from multiple scientific fields which indicates that exposure to the natural environment can improve human health. The research […]
