In a development that puts us very close to a possible therapy for cancer, researchers have devised a novel way of killing cancer cells using two viruses. The same team, in their…
Tag: Cells
Squid-inspired artificial skin transforms at the flick of a switch
Camouflaging is a common occurrence in nature and taking inspiration from one of nature’s masters of camouflage, the squid, researchers at University of Bristol have demonstrated how it is possible to create…
Research sheds light on how immune cells detect and migrate to wounds
A team of researchers led by University of Bristol have discovered how immune cells, which play a vital role in upkeep and repair of our bodies, detect wounded or damaged sites and…
Researchers capture video of cytotoxic T cells hunting down, eliminating cancer cells
Researchers have captured a dramatic and stunning video of our body’s ‘serial killers’ – cytotoxic T cells – as they hunt down and eliminate cancer cells before moving on to their next…
Certain e-cigarette flavourings may alter important cellular functions in lung tissue
Researchers have revealed through a new study nearly half of the flavours used in electronic cigarette liquid may alter important cellular functions including cell viability, cell proliferation, and calcium signalling in lung…
Scientists find protein that boosts immune response against cancer cells
In an unexpected discovery during experiments in mice and human cells, a multi-university research has found a protein that promotes the proliferation of cytotoxic T cells, which kills cancer cells and cells…
Researchers zoom through human body down to the level of a single cell
Researchers, for the first time, have zoomed through the human body down to the level of a single cell using a previously top-secret technology – an achievement which they claim could prove…