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Curbing the cell stress response
A common thread in health issues like cancer, obesity and neurodegenerative diseases is chronic inflammation, which worsens these conditions. Seamus Martin is researching pathways to develop targeted interventions to suppress stress-induced…A common thread in health issues like cancer, obesity and neurodegenerative diseases is chronic inflammation, which worsens these conditions. Seamus Martin is researching pathways to…A common thread in health issues like cancer, obesity and neurodegenerative diseases is chronic inflammation, which worsens these conditions. Seamus…A common thread in health issues like cancer, obesity and neurodegenerative diseases is chronic inflammation, which worsens these conditions. Seamus Martin is researching…A common thread in health issues like cancer, obesity and neurodegenerative diseases is chronic inflammation, which worsens… -
The shadow side of cancer treatment
Survival rates of childhood cancers have improved remarkably, but treatmentscan also cause long-term health problems. Ruben van Boxtel is researchingDNA mutations in the healthy blood cells of leukaemia patients to offset anydetrimental effects.Survival rates of childhood cancers have improved remarkably, but treatmentscan also cause long-term health problems. Ruben van Boxtel is researchingDNA mutations in the healthy blood…Survival rates of childhood cancers have improved remarkably, but treatmentscan also cause long-term health problems. Ruben van Boxtel is…Survival rates of childhood cancers have improved remarkably, but treatmentscan also cause long-term health problems. Ruben van Boxtel is researchingDNA mutations in the…Survival rates of childhood cancers have improved remarkably, but treatmentscan also cause long-term health problems. Ruben… -
Studies of cardiovascular disease in women could lead to improvements in treatment
Historically, due to a difference in lifestyles, men were at a higher risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke than women. While this is no longer the case, obsolete stereotypes and misconceptions mean these conditions in women are often…Historically, due to a difference in lifestyles, men were at a higher risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke than women. While this is no longer the case, obsolete stereotypes…Historically, due to a difference in lifestyles, men were at a higher risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke than women. While this is no…Historically, due to a difference in lifestyles, men were at a higher risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke than women. While this is no longer the case, obsolete…Historically, due to a difference in lifestyles, men were at a higher risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke than… -
Microbiota: a cure for obesity?
Effective treatment for obesity remains a challenge and the only intervention proven to maintain weight loss is bariatric surgery. Intrigued by the beneficial effect that this procedure has on the composition of gut microbiota, Dr Fredrik Bäckhed…Effective treatment for obesity remains a challenge and the only intervention proven to maintain weight loss is bariatric surgery. Intrigued by the beneficial effect that this…Effective treatment for obesity remains a challenge and the only intervention proven to maintain weight loss is bariatric surgery. Intrigued by the…Effective treatment for obesity remains a challenge and the only intervention proven to maintain weight loss is bariatric surgery. Intrigued by the beneficial effect that…Effective treatment for obesity remains a challenge and the only intervention proven to maintain weight loss is bariatric… -
Akkermansia, a friendly bacterium who cares
The abundant presence of a certain bacteria in our intestine, Akkermansia muciniphila, to give it its full name, is an excellent sign according to metabolism and nutrition specialist prof. Patrice Cani. With his team, they discovered the role of…The abundant presence of a certain bacteria in our intestine, Akkermansia muciniphila, to give it its full name, is an excellent sign according to metabolism and nutrition specialist…The abundant presence of a certain bacteria in our intestine, Akkermansia muciniphila, to give it its full name, is an excellent sign according to…The abundant presence of a certain bacteria in our intestine, Akkermansia muciniphila, to give it its full name, is an excellent sign according to metabolism and nutrition…The abundant presence of a certain bacteria in our intestine, Akkermansia muciniphila, to give it its full name, is an… -
Understanding thinness to fight off obesity
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and therefore at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders…According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and therefore at a higher risk of…According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and…According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and therefore at a higher risk…According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650… -
What does aspirin do to you?
Acetylsalicylic acid, most commonly known as aspirin, was already part of the Egyptian pharmacopeia, used also in ancient Greece and in the Middle Ages to break fevers. Taken all over the world to kill pain and reduce inflammation, today aspirin…Acetylsalicylic acid, most commonly known as aspirin, was already part of the Egyptian pharmacopeia, used also in ancient Greece and in the Middle Ages to break fevers. Taken all over…Acetylsalicylic acid, most commonly known as aspirin, was already part of the Egyptian pharmacopeia, used also in ancient Greece and in the Middle…Acetylsalicylic acid, most commonly known as aspirin, was already part of the Egyptian pharmacopeia, used also in ancient Greece and in the Middle Ages to break fevers. Taken…Acetylsalicylic acid, most commonly known as aspirin, was already part of the Egyptian pharmacopeia, used also in ancient… -
Broken hearts may be repaired
Prof. Michael Schneider is a leading authority in the field of cardiac molecular biology. In 2008, he obtained an ERC grant to identify the mechanisms governing self-renewal of cardiac progenitor cells, a population of stem cells located in the…Prof. Michael Schneider is a leading authority in the field of cardiac molecular biology. In 2008, he obtained an ERC grant to identify the mechanisms governing self-renewal of cardiac…Prof. Michael Schneider is a leading authority in the field of cardiac molecular biology. In 2008, he obtained an ERC grant to identify the…Prof. Michael Schneider is a leading authority in the field of cardiac molecular biology. In 2008, he obtained an ERC grant to identify the mechanisms governing self-renewal…Prof. Michael Schneider is a leading authority in the field of cardiac molecular biology. In 2008, he obtained an ERC grant… -
Cancer in 3D: in-depth research to uncover its secrets
In 2012, 2.8 million people in the EU were diagnosed with cancer. It is the second most common cause of death in the Union – three out of 10 deaths for men, and two out of 10 deaths for women – a figure that is expected to rise due to the ageing…In 2012, 2.8 million people in the EU were diagnosed with cancer. It is the second most common cause of death in the Union – three out of 10 deaths for men, and two out of 10 deaths…In 2012, 2.8 million people in the EU were diagnosed with cancer. It is the second most common cause of death in the Union – three out of 10 deaths…In 2012, 2.8 million people in the EU were diagnosed with cancer. It is the second most common cause of death in the Union – three out of 10 deaths for men, and two out of 10…In 2012, 2.8 million people in the EU were diagnosed with cancer. It is the second most common cause of death in the Union –… -
Finely-tuned therapies for fighting disease
The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that leads to heart attacks and strokes. It is also needed for the controlled repair of blood vessels…The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that leads to heart attacks and strokes…The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that…The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that leads to heart attacks…The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the…