Biophysics Research update Shape-shifting red blood cells respond to shear forces Microfluidic study could lead to better diagnoses of malaria and sickle cell anaemia Read article: Shape-shifting red blood cells respond to shear forces
Biophysics Research update A promising new vaccine against melanoma Adding an adjuvant to an anti-cancer vaccine yielded 100% survival in mice with melanoma Read article: A promising new vaccine against melanoma
Emerging therapies News Cancer Research UK launches biotherapeutics powerhouse Cancer Research UK is creating a global centre-of-excellence for cancer biotherapeutics research and treatment in the City of London Read article: Cancer Research UK launches biotherapeutics powerhouse
Biophysics Research update Supramolecule joins the battle against cancer A bifunctional supramolecule enhances the anticancer effects of macrophages, paving the way for a new kind of immunotherapy Read article: Supramolecule joins the battle against cancer
Biophysics Research update Artificial intelligence predicts cancer evolution A machine learning technique could allow doctors to personalize cancer treatment earlier Read article: Artificial intelligence predicts cancer evolution
Nanomedicine Research update Nano-pillars fight the build-up of bacteria Innovative anti-bacterial implants with structured surfaces may boost the success of medical implants Read article: Nano-pillars fight the build-up of bacteria
Catalysis and chemistry Research update Fluorescent ‘flipper’ probe measures membrane tension New technique accurately measures the tension of a cellular membrane, so shedding more light on how biological cells naturally adjust their surface area to volume ratio Read article: Fluorescent ‘flipper’ probe measures membrane tension
Biophysics Research update Cytoskeleton dynamics help reveal mechanisms of autism Differences found in the cytoskeleton of patients suffering from autism spectrum disorder may help explain the mechanisms involved in this condition Read article: Cytoskeleton dynamics help reveal mechanisms of autism
Biophysics Research update Activating retinal stem cells restores vision in mice Activating retinal stem cells can restore vision in mice, a finding that could transform treatment for patients with retinal degenerative diseases Read article: Activating retinal stem cells restores vision in mice
Biophysics Research update Normalizing tumour blood vessels improves chemotherapy Modifying a native protein can boost chemotherapy of tumours, while negating unwanted side effects Read article: Normalizing tumour blood vessels improves chemotherapy