Predictions of catastrophic climate change seem endless—and already, its effects are hard to ignore. Events such as bushfires, floods and species loss generate feelings of sadness, anxiety and grief in…
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Cancer cells selectively load ‘drones’ to keep T cells from infiltrating tumors
Checkpoint inhibitor drugs have been a gamechanger for many cancer patients. Yet about 70% don't respond to these medications, which work by removing the "brakes" on the immune system's response…
Uncovering new approaches to the common inherited heart disorder hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Patients with familial HCM have an increased risk of sudden death, heart failure, and arrhythmias. HCM is the most common inherited cardiac disease, affecting one in 500 people. The disease…
Significant step on path to developing Alzheimer’s therapy
A brain protein with high potential to delay or reverse the onset of Alzheimer's disease has been exploited by University of Otago researchers. Co‑author of the study, Emeritus Professor Warren…