‘Biggest’ leap in identified lung health genes paves way for personalised risk score
Over 500 new genes have been linked to lung function for the first time, allowing a better understanding of lung disease.
The study, led by the University of Leicester and University of Nottingham, is the...
Forging advances in the treatment of respiratory diseases
In this issue of BioScience Today, we speak to Professor Martin Gosling, about the inspiration behind his work, what motivates him daily, and the advances in the treatment of respiratory diseases that he is...
UCL supports worldwide dissemination of free-to-access manufacturing instructions for COVID-19 breathing aids
Governments across the world, healthcare providers and device manufacturers can now request a free of charge licence to the design and manufacturing files of a breathing aid developed by UCL, UCLH and Mercedes-AMG High...
Helping everyone breathe easier – finding new approaches to treating respiratory disease
Everyone should be able to breathe clean air with healthy lungs, yet sadly far too many people continue to gasp for breath because of lung disease. In the UK, one in five people develop...
UK accounts for over 12% of global cell and gene therapy clinical trials
The UK and the NHS are providing the right environment and infrastructure to allow innovative cell and gene therapies to reach patients. International companies recognise the appeal of the UK cell and gene therapy...
Exciting times in the field of asthma research
One of the areas in which truly exciting advances are being made is asthma, one of the commonest chronic diseases on the planet.
Professor Stephen Holgate, CBE, Chair of the Research Committee of the British...
Getting more out of our medicines – re-purposing drugs to improve patient care
Paul Chrisp, Programme Director Medicines and Technologies, NICE
Developing new medicines and then ensuring they are used appropriately is a costly and drawn out process. The NHS needs to make sure that alongside the development...
Limiting damage from an asthma attack could stop disease
Scientists at King’s College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-threatening disease.
Most current asthma treatments stem from the idea that it is an...