An enzyme that defends human cells against viruses can help drive cancer evolution towards greater malignancy by causing myriad mutations in cancer cells, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. The finding suggests that the enzyme may be a potential target for future cancer treatments. In the new study, published Dec. […]

A woman who had a heart transplant has kept her original heart preserved in a plastic bag – and stores it in her bedroom. Jessica Manning had a double organ transplant at the age of 25, becoming the first to go through such a life-changing procedure in New Zealand.  She originally donated her organ to […]

A team led by UCL and UCLH researchers have mapped the parts of the brain that support our ability to solve problems without prior experience – otherwise known as fluid intelligence. Fluid intelligence is arguably the defining feature of human cognition. It predicts educational and professional success, social mobility, health, and longevity. It also correlates […]

Biggest medical breakthroughs of 2022: From cancer vaccines predicted to CURE disease within a decade, to first-ever Alzheimer’s drug and the man who lived with a PIG’S heart Alzheimer’s researchers developed a potential game-changing drug this year The US marched closer to developing a vaccine to prevent and shrink tumors Scientists got closer to developing […]

In this era of efficacious treatments for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), patients who survive 2 years sans disease recurrence or progression live nearly as long as age- and sex-matched individuals in the general population, a recent study showed. Patients with MCL who achieved this endpoint – event-free survival at 24 months (EFS24) – also had […]

A groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study has discovered about 100,000 new types of previously unknown viruses – a ninefold increase in the number of RNA viruses known to science until now. These viruses were discovered in global environmental data from soil samples, oceans, lakes, and other ecosystems. This discovery may aid in the development of […]

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Britain’s longest-hospitalised Covid patient spends THIRD Christmas away from his family as his brother hopes 2023 is the year he finally comes home Covid-stricken DJ Steve Laviniere, 59, may go home for good next summer Steve has been hospitalised since he was diagnosed with Covid in March 2020 He suffered multiple organ failure and inflammation […]

Flu is decreasing in many parts of the U.S. after an alarmingly early and strong start to the season. The number of flu hospital admissions fell for the second week in a row, according to a national surveillance system run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the percentage of doctor’s office visits […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In a card sent to committee chairman Steve Brine MP, he wrote: “I have terminal […]