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Damage to white matter in the brain can trigger features associated with neurodegenerative disease, Cambridge researchers have discovered in a new study published in the journal Nature. Cambrigde, May 02, 2026.- Until now, it was thought that neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease were primarily associated with changesContinuar Leyendo

Cambridge scientists have shown that when tumours first emerge, interactions with healthy cells in the underlying supportive tissue determine their ability to survive, grow, and progress to advanced stages of disease. Cambridge, March 06, 2026.- The study, carried out in mice and further validated using human tissue, may explain whyContinuar Leyendo

Researchers pinpoint genetic factors linked to both higher risk of a common autoimmune disorder and lower cancer risk By Jessica Colarossi Cambridge, MA, March 02, 2026.-  An autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, called autoimmune hypothyroidism (AIHT), is the most common autoimmune disease, yet it remains largely understudied. NewContinuar Leyendo

In psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases, chronic itching or pruritus is a particularly distressing symptom for patients which remains difficult to treat today. Scientists at the Institut Pasteur are shedding new light on the biological mechanisms behind this persistent itching, highlighting a novel circuit linking the immune system, theContinuar Leyendo

The mpox virus appears to be circulating silently in parts of Nigeria, in many cases without the symptoms typically associated with the disease, according to new research led by scientists from the University of Cambridge and partners in Nigeria. The findings may have implications for controlling the spread of theContinuar Leyendo

A drug mimicking the hormone progesterone has anti-cancer activity when used together with conventional anti-oestrogen treatment for women with breast cancer, a new Cambridge-led trial has found. Cambrigde, Jan 09, 2026.- A low dose of megestrol acetate (a synthetic version of progesterone) has already been proven as a treatment toContinuar Leyendo

New York, Dec 21, 2025.- One of the most exciting advances in cancer treatments in the past decade is the development of T cell immunotherapies, in which a patient’s own immune system is trained to recognize and attack dangerous cells. Yet a full understanding of how they actually work hasContinuar Leyendo

New study reveals how human astroviruses bind to humans cells and paves the way for new therapies and vaccines. Santa Cruz, Nov 24, 2025.- Human astroviruses are a leading viral cause of the stomach bug—think vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It often impacts young children and older adults, leading to viciousContinuar Leyendo

By Isabella Backman New Haven, Nov 23, 2025.- Yale School of Medicine (YSM) researchers have made key breakthroughs in understanding how to treat fibrotic diseases such as scleroderma and graft-versus-host disease. Fibrotic diseases are a group of conditions—often autoimmune—characterized by excessive tissue scarring. They can drastically hinder patients’ quality ofContinuar Leyendo

Problems with the brain’s waste clearance system could underlie many cases of dementia and help explain why poor sleep patterns and cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure increase the risk of dementia. Cambrigde, Nov 02, 2025.- A study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge found that impairedContinuar Leyendo