New microscope can examine cancer cells in 3D
Cardiff University researchers have developed a groundbreaking new microscope which allows them to examine cancer cells in 3D. WalesOnline has reported that Professor Trevor Dale and Professor Paola Borri claim the pioneering technology could lead to the discovery of new cancer treatments. They were given a grant of nearly £400,000 by Cancer Research UK and … Continue reading New microscope can examine cancer cells in 3D
Lipid being developed into new drug
Cardiff University has reported that a lipid whose anti-inflammatory activities were discovered by its researchers, with colleagues from Universities of Pittsburgh, Oregon and Michigan, is being developed into a new drug for the treatment of diseases that currently have limited therapeutic options. Detailed study of the lipid by the groups of Professor Valerie O’Donnell from … Continue reading Lipid being developed into new drug
Researchers develop newborn screening tool for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy News Today has reported that Cardiff University scientists, partnering with PerkinElmer, have developed a diagnostic kit to screen for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in newborns using dried blood spots, according to researchers. The study “Characterization of a Blood Spot Creatine Kinase Skeletal Muscle Isoform Immunoassay for High-Throughput Newborn Screening of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy” … Continue reading Researchers develop newborn screening tool for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Diamyd Medical and Cardiff University collaborate on new study with diabetes vaccine
Diamyd Medical has announced a collaboration with Cardiff University on a new study with the diabetes vaccine Diamyd. The aim of the study is to optimise methods based on ultrasound guided lymph node biopsies for monitoring the cellular immune response to immunotherapy. The study is financed by Cardiff University while Diamyd Medical is supplying the … Continue reading Diamyd Medical and Cardiff University collaborate on new study with diabetes vaccine
It may be possible to retrain the immune system
It may be possible to “retrain” the immune system to slow the progression of type 1 diabetes, according to a study by Cardiff University and King’s College London. Researchers leading the MonoPepT1De trial observed noticeable changes in the behaviour of the immune systems of type 1 diabetes patients that had been injected with peptides, small … Continue reading It may be possible to retrain the immune system
Smokers who undergo CT scans are more likely to quit
A Cardiff University-led trial has found smokers who undergo a CT scan of their lungs are more likely to quit than those who don’t (Cardiff University, 2017). The findings of the study, published in Thorax, looking at the effect of CT screening on smokers at high risk of developing lung cancer, dispute the belief that … Continue reading Smokers who undergo CT scans are more likely to quit
People with dementia benefit from goal-oriented therapy
Bangor University has reported that ninety people who are living with dementia and their carers from across North Wales have contributed to new research findings which have shown that personalised cognitive rehabilitation therapy can help people with early stage dementia to significantly improve their ability to engage in important everyday activities and tasks (Bangor University, … Continue reading People with dementia benefit from goal-oriented therapy
People with Huntington’s disease can stay healthier longer with well designed exercise programmes
Research from the Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University suggests that people with Huntington’s disease could stay active for longer if they follow well designed and professionally supported exercise programmes (Cardiff University, 2017). Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder affecting the brain and causes people to slowly lose their ability to move and think. … Continue reading People with Huntington’s disease can stay healthier longer with well designed exercise programmes
Genes identified that can influence your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
A team of researchers led by Cardiff University has identified two genes that influence a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (Cardiff University, 2017). The new finding, which builds on the team’s previous work of identifying twenty four susceptibility genes, enables a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying the disease and offers further hope in … Continue reading Genes identified that can influence your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
Safer insulin injections developed
Work by Cardiff University has shown a device for self-managing diabetes medication could save the NHS millions of pounds (Cardiff University, 2017). Experts gathered user feedback for the NeedleBay insulin self-management device, helping Diabetes Care Technology understand and develop its product. NeedleBay allows users to prepare needles a week in advance, attach and remove them … Continue reading Safer insulin injections developed
