Chronic wounds are a major healthcare challenge, affecting millions of people worldwide. They can be difficult to treat and can lead to serious complications, including infection and amputation. A team of researchers…
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Breakthrough discovery identifies first step in allergic reactions, paving the way for new preventative strategies
A groundbreaking research offers new hope to millions with asthma and severe food allergies, signalling a new strategy for the prevention of life-threatening reactions. Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have identified how…
Hope Before Birth: New Method Studies Baby’s Health with Mini-Organs
Scientists figured out a way to grow mini-copies of a baby’s organs from amniotic fluid. This fluid surrounds and protects the baby in the womb. These mini-organs, called organoids, act like real…
Scientists develop a low-cost device to make cell therapy safer
A tiny device built by scientists at MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology could be used to improve the safety and effectiveness of cell therapy treatments for patients suffering…
Good news for kids: Single-shot typhoid vaccine works wonders!
Scientists have developed a powerful new vaccine against typhoid fever, a nasty illness that mostly harms children! This single shot, called Typbar TCV®, protects kids aged 9 months to 12 years for…