Key disease process of Type 2 Diabetes identified
Emma Clarke reports on new research showing that blocking the enzyme glucokinase may slow, or even prevent, type 2 diabetes disease progression.
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CRISPR and viruses: How phages can weaponise the popular gene-editing tool
Izzie Farrance reports on new research finding that bacteriophages can weaponise the CRISPR gene-editing system against competing viruses.
New bone marrow organoids for cancer research
Angelina Shcherbokova reports on new research demonstrating the steps forward in the use of bone marrow organoids in blood cancer research.
Photosynthesis: How this vital process is maintained by the UPS system
Lola Bell reports on new research finding evidence that the ubiquitin-proteasome system contributes to the upkeep of photosynthetic machinery.
One jab for all: Could a universal flu vaccine be on the horizon?
Ashley Jackson reports on progress on the hunt for a universal flu vaccine, and reviews the pros and cons of such a venture.
Lung infections caused by gut bacteria: What does this mean for the future of antibiotics?
Jen Jiang reports on a new study finding that lung infections can be caused by gut bacteria, with implications for antimicrobial resistance.
ESA approves plans for research into Space Based Solar Power
Olivia Allen reports on the European Space Agency’s announcement that they will launch SOLARIS, a project to research space-based solar power.
Vaginal delivery or C-section: Does mode-of-delivery affect how we respond to vaccines as an infant?
Evie Rosette reports on recent research finding a possible link between mode-of-delivery and response to vaccines in infancy.
Transfusion of lab-grown red blood cells in pioneering clinical trial could revolutionise treatment of rare blood disorders
Caius Gibeily reports on the promising results from a phase I trial which transfused lab-grown red blood cells into healthy patients.
The Ancient Origins of the Animal Skeletal System
Ilke Boran reports on newly discovered fossils shedding light on the evolutionary history and ancient origins of the animal skeletal system.