Scientist designs ‘express courier service’ for immune cells
Immunotherapy is a promising cancer treatment that uses genetically modified immune cells to fight cancer.
The immune cells used in the therapy can be used as...
New 3D printing technique for biomaterials offers a major step forward
A new way of 3D printing soft materials such as gels and collagens offers a major step forward in the manufacture of artificial medical...
Brain-mimicking environment created to grow 3D tissue models of tumours
Researchers have developed three-dimensional (3D) human tissue culture models of paediatric and adult brain cancers in a brain-mimicking microenvironment.
The development, led by a team of...
Smartphone technology detects early signs of eye disorders in children
Researchers have designed a prototype smartphone app that can detect early signs of eye disorders in children.
The Baylor University researcher's app is designed to...
New viral vector for improved gene therapy in sickle cell disease created
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a new and improved viral vector – a virus-based vehicle that delivers therapeutic genes...
Olympus and Inhealthcare create a digital solution for wasted appointments
Olympus and Inhealthcare are excited to announce the launch of a brand new digital education service which will cut the number of wasted appointments.
The...
Unemployed men across the globe face a worrying wellbeing crisis
A new report has shown that unemployed men across the world are facing a wellbeing crisis - with white males showing the least hope...
Domestic violence reduces breastfeeding in developing countries
Mothers in low to middle-income countries are 13% less likely to breastfeed their infants exclusively in the first six months if they experience domestic...
Expert Insights: when to be cautious of Dr Google’s diagnosis
According to recent research, nearly half of people in Britain turn to Dr Google before visiting a GP, despite online diagnosis being proven as...
Young people dependent on smartphones at increased risk of depression
Young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness.
A growing body of research has identified...
Review shows effects of e-cigarettes similar to traditional cigarettes
A comprehensive review of the respiratory effects of vaping has highlighted its adverse biological effects on cells in humans and animals.
Four scientists from four...
Combination therapy for joint rejuvenation and preservation launched
A new combination therapy injection treatment has been launched that could provide a treatment option for people with arthritis and other similar conditions.
The Regenerative...
Smart shirt technology could be used to monitor lung disease
A smart shirt that accurately measures breathing through measuring lung function by sensing movements in the chest and abdomen could be used to monitor...
Artificial skin can help rehabilitation and enhance virtual reality
Soft and flexible artificial skin will lead to prototype for applications in rehabilitation and virtual and augmented reality.
Just like our senses of hearing and...
Computer vision can improve accuracy of medical diagnostics
While Hollywood movies and Isaac Asimov predicted a few decades ago that computers would be able to scan out humans from head to toe,...
HETT: learn about NHSX progress and impact of the Digital Academy
Progress of NHSX and the impact of the Digital Academy is set to feature strongly in HETT’s unique programme.
Education and career progression of the...
New chatbot therapist to help combat depression unveiled
A chatbot therapist to help combat depression quicker has been launched.
The bot has been launched as recent figures show that NHS patients seeking help with their...
Study shows blood-brain barrier damage occurs after mild head trauma
A new study of adolescent and adult athletes has found evidence of damage to the brain's protective barrier, even with a mild head trauma...
Drug resistance tackled using new single-cell genetic method
Scientists have used a new technique to identify genetic profiles of individual cells to model a breast cancer tumour’s potential resistance to a drug.
The...
Tacalyx raises €7m to generate anti-TACA antibodies for cancer treatment
Tacalyx, a biotech company focussed on the discovery and development of novel anti-TACA cancer treatment, has secured €7 million in seed funding.
The funding round involves...
