New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection A study uncovered how Salmonella, a major cause of food poisoning, can invade the gut despite the presence of protective bacteria. Read more: New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection
Davina McCall recovering after brain tumour surgery The TV presenter has a colloid cyst, which is not cancerous but could cause problems if it grows....Read more https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5l997xnl4o
Scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness A novel test enables real-time monitoring of T cells that have been engineered to fight cancer, after re-introduction into the body of a cancer patient. This simple and innovative test provides clinicians with the ability to track the function of these cancer-fighting cells over the course of the treatment. Read more: Scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness
Meta-analysis links high-risk Epstein-Barr virus lineage to nasopharyngeal cancer in southern China Researchers have discovered a significant association between specific Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) variants and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). NPC is a cancer notably prevalent in southern China, where it is 20 times more common than in non-endemic regions of the world. Read more: Meta-analysis links high-risk Epstein-Barr virus lineage to nasopharyngeal cancer in southern China