MRC-backed lung cancer study points to a possible new way to catch the disease earlier
An MRC-backed study suggests clearing immune fog could help stop lung cancer before diagnosis.
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New Gene-Editing and CAR-T Findings Push the Next Wave of Cell Therapy Forward
New Nature findings show durable progress in gene and cell therapy, from hemophilia B gene therapy to long-term CAR-T persistence.
Wastewater Surveillance Expands as UKHSA Broadens Early Warning System for Health Threats
UKHSA is expanding wastewater surveillance to spot major health threats earlier and strengthen public health monitoring.
Nature Medicine Trial Shows Inhaled siRNA May Calm Lung Inflammation
Nature Medicine reports an early randomized trial of inhaled siRNA targeting RAGE for pulmonary inflammation.
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Research Funding
View allMRC Funding Reopens for Curiosity-Driven Research as UK Medical Projects Gain New Momentum
UKRI Opens New MRC Funding Windows as Biomedical Research Calls Roll Into September
MRC Launches £50 Million Call to Back Complex UK Health Research
UK Medical Research Update: New MRC Funding and Fresh Findings in Journal Science
MRC Puts £50 Million Behind New Push on Mitochondrial Disease Research
UK Researchers Spotlight New Paths in Medical Research Funding and Prevention
MRC Reopens Curiosity-Driven Research With New Funding Model
MRC Launches New Support Route to Strengthen UK Clinical Research Careers
MRC funding and NHS research updates signal a busy week for UK medical science
MRC Reopens Key Funding Route as UK Research Push Broadens in 2026
Clinical Trials
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Nature Medicine Trial Shows Inhaled siRNA May Calm Lung Inflammation
Nature Medicine reports an early randomized trial of inhaled siRNA targeting RAGE for pulmonary inflammation.
Early Pathology Input Strengthens the Future of Cancer Trials, Study Says
A new study says pathology should be embedded early in cancer trial design to improve feasibility and trial quality.
NHS Trial Reports Safer Intravenous Iron Use Before Cardiac Surgery
New BMJ research explores intravenous iron before cardiac surgery and what it could mean for pre-operative anaemia care.
Paxlovid Fails to Ease Long COVID Symptoms in NIH-Funded Trial
Paxlovid did not improve Long COVID symptoms in a large NIH-funded trial published in Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Gene & Cell Therapy
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Vaccines & Infection Research
View allProtein Fragment Corisin Identified as Driver of Pulmonary Fibrosis in New Study
New UK Research Sheds Light on Preventing Serious Complications in Long Covid Care
Shingles Vaccination Linked to Lower Heart Disease and Stroke Risk, Study Suggests
New BMJ Brief Highlights Fresh UK Debates on Flu Vaccines, GLP-1 Access and Doctor Training
Gut Microbes Linked to Brain Chemistry in New Study
Scientists Link Epstein-Barr Virus to Multiple Sclerosis Mechanism in New Nature Study
Health Research UK launches national study into long-term effects of COVID-19 vaccines on immune memory
Mutated ‘super flu’ subclade K drives hospital surge as NHS faces pressure from COVID, RSV and possible doctors’ strike
Treatments & Drug Research
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Cancer Research
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Mayo Clinic Researchers Report New Strategy to Strengthen CAR-T Therapy in Thyroid Cancer
Mayo Clinic researchers report a new strategy that may help CAR-T therapy work better against thyroid cancer.
Protein-Proximity Therapies Gain Momentum in Cancer Research
Protein-proximity therapies are advancing after the first approved PROTAC for breast cancer, signaling a new phase in precision medicine.
Manchester Team Identifies Immune Cells That Could Strengthen Cancer Immunotherapy
Researchers identify activated dendritic cells as key to anti-cancer immunity, opening new possibilities for immunotherapy.
NHS Eyes Precision Radiotherapy Rollout as UK Cancer Care Moves Faster and Further
England is rolling out precision radiotherapy for prostate cancer, cutting treatment sessions from 20 to five.
