Europe
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Plan to step up Wuhan virus research
Leading researchers have agreed a plan that will see accelerated development of COVID-19 vaccines and other research, it was announced last night. Read more
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Immune-targeting drug hope for MS
Irish researchers have raised new hopes for a new class of drugs that are being tested for treatment of multiple sclerosis. Read more
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Database for categorising life-supporting genes launched
A new open access database that categorises the genes essential for supporting life has been published – and it could be used to identify mutations for rare childhood diseases, developers say. Read more
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UK pumps cash into coronavirus vaccine
The UK is to pump £20 million into efforts to develop a fast-track vaccine against the Wuhan coronavirus, it was announced today. Read more
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Potential for new rheumatoid arthritis therapy revealed
New rheumatoid arthritis therapy could be developed after the discovery that restricting the amount of an endogenous amino acid significantly restricts excessive formation of osteoclasts, Austrian researchers have announced. Read more
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Cyborg heart plan short-listed for major funding
A cyborg heart is in the running for a major funding award aimed at supporting radical advances in treatment, it was announced today. Read more
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How bariatric surgery cuts melanoma risk
People who undergo bariatric surgery face a "distinct" reduction in risk of developing malignant melanoma, according to a new study. Read more
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Grandparent role can boost social links
Caring for a grandchild can increase the size of an individual’s social network and protect against loneliness, German researchers say today. Read more
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Education level and stress link to cardiovascular disease
Low income and work stress could be linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a Danish study published today (17 December 2019) reveals. Read more
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Infertility risk for boys who are born small
Boys who are born small for their gestational age have an increased risk of fertility problems in adulthood, a Danish study published today (13 December 2019) has claimed. Read more