Biophysics Research update Vascularizing pancreatic islets improves transplantation for diabetes Using endothelial cells to re-vascularize transplanted pancreatic islets provides a step towards cell-based therapies for type 1 diabetes Read article: Vascularizing pancreatic islets improves transplantation for diabetes
Climate Research update Warming climate increases Sahara’s spread Climate change means the Sahara's spread is growing. And North Africa's pattern of atmospheric change could affect other regions Read article: Warming climate increases Sahara’s spread
Nanomedicine Research update Nanosilicates stimulate growth of bone and cartilage tissue New finding could help in the development of next-generation bioactive materials for stem-cell therapies Read article: Nanosilicates stimulate growth of bone and cartilage tissue
Biophysics Research update Falcon’s high-speed dive generates forces needed to catch agile prey Raptor tracks its prey like a guided missile Read article: Falcon’s high-speed dive generates forces needed to catch agile prey
Particle therapy Research update Re-gating mitigates motion in scanned proton therapy Re-gating proves an effective motion mitigation strategy for scanned proton therapy of liver tumours Read article: Re-gating mitigates motion in scanned proton therapy
Climate Research update Methane from permafrost melt more than thought Concerns over greenhouse gas 30 times more powerful than carbon dioxide Read article: Methane from permafrost melt more than thought
Biophysics Research update Traumatic brain injuries could be caused by low-frequency vibrations Simulations provide new insights into how brain the brain responds to impacts Read article: Traumatic brain injuries could be caused by low-frequency vibrations
Biophysics Research update Non-invasive patch measures glucose through the skin A non-invasive adhesive patch paves the way for diabetics to monitor their blood glucose levels without a finger-prick test Read article: Non-invasive patch measures glucose through the skin
Radiotherapy Research update Nanobiotix teams up with MD Anderson on nanoparticle research The MD Anderson Cancer Center and Nanobiotix to run immunotherapeutic pre-clinical research using radiation-activated NBTXR3 nanoparticles
Pollution Research update Cosmic rays linked to increased mortality Study of São Paulo claims significant correlation, but mechanism unclear Read article: Cosmic rays linked to increased mortality