Blood test could cut diagnosis time for youth with IBD
A simple blood test shows whether stomach problems in children and teenagers are likely to be inflammatory bowel disease, as shown in the study results published in the…
Scientists discover a novel modulator of human regulatory T cells
The T cells in our blood fight against cancer, viruses and bacteria. Specific regulatory T cells are required to control faulty immune responses, and disruption in their function…
Engineered DNA ‘warhead’ targets a common cancer mutation
Tumour protein P53 (TP53) plays an important role in suppressing the growth of tumours.
Caffeine affects brain dopamine function in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson’s disease, shows a new international study led by the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in…
Specific microbial hallmarks in vagina could indicate gynecological cancers
Study demonstrates unique vaginal microbiome in patients with gynecological cancers which could function as a biomarker