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A Potential Breakthrough in HIV Vaccine Development

Andrew GriffithsJanuary 3, 2023March 16, 202309 mins

Andrew Griffiths reports on results from a small-scale clinical trial showing a potential breakthrough in HIV vaccine development.

Emma ClarkeDecember 19, 2022March 16, 202308 mins

Emma Clarke reports on new research showing that blocking the enzyme glucokinase may slow, or even prevent, type 2 diabetes disease progression.

Izzie FarranceDecember 18, 2022May 10, 202306 mins

Izzie Farrance reports on new research finding that bacteriophages can weaponise the CRISPR gene-editing system against competing viruses.

Angelina ShcherbakovaDecember 15, 2022March 16, 202307 mins

Angelina Shcherbokova reports on new research demonstrating the steps forward in the use of bone marrow organoids in blood cancer research.

Ashley JacksonDecember 13, 2022March 22, 202307 mins

Ashley Jackson reports on progress on the hunt for a universal flu vaccine, and reviews the pros and cons of such a venture.

Jen JiangDecember 12, 2022May 10, 202309 mins

Jen Jiang reports on a new study finding that lung infections can be caused by gut bacteria, with implications for antimicrobial resistance.

Evie RosetteNovember 29, 2022March 22, 202309 mins

Evie Rosette reports on recent research finding a possible link between mode-of-delivery and response to vaccines in infancy.

Caius GibeilyNovember 18, 2022March 22, 202306 mins

Caius Gibeily reports on the promising results from a phase I trial which transfused lab-grown red blood cells into healthy patients.

Anna KelliherOctober 12, 2022March 22, 202307 mins

Anna Kelliher reports on the winners of the 2023 Breakthrough Prize, and exciting advancements in treating narcolepsy.

Megan PerryOctober 5, 2022March 22, 2023015 mins

Megan Perry reviews the developments in cystic fibrosis treatment, including the revolution precision medicine is having on patient outcomes.