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E. coli infections in neonates and infants not driven by AMR
Long-term genomic study of E. coli infections in newborns shows immune system rather than antibiotic resistance influences.
- Published: 19 March 2026
Personalised mRNA vaccine trials in pancreatic cancer
Pioneering clinical trial testing how personalised mRNA vaccines can enable the immune system to target recurring pancreatic cancer.
- Published: 13 March 2026
Mpox immune test validated during Rwandan outbreak
Serum and dried blood spot test able to identify those with infection and vaccine-derived antibodies – helping authorities to prioritise vaccine use
- Published: 9 March 2026
New saliva test for tetanus immunity
Birmingham researchers develop a tetanus saliva test to help guide vaccination strategies in the Global South.
- Published: 3 March 2026
Obesity-related fat cell signals shown to drive muscle loss in older adults
University of Birmingham researchers identify a molecular mechanism linking obesity to muscle atrophy, with implications for tackling sarcopenic obesity.
- Published: 26 February 2026
Arthritis treatment trial for cancer immunotherapy patients
First UK trial of anti-TNF therapy for patients who take or have taken checkpoint inhibitor treatments of cancer now open for recruitment
- Published: 16 February 2026
Circular link between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis revealed in new study
Association between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis is long established, but which comes first has long been debated by scientists.
- Published: 12 February 2026
When antibodies backfire: Scientists uncover how imbalanced antibodies can protect gonorrhoea
New research reveals how some immune responses shield gonorrhoea bacteria from attack, offering crucial insights for developing an effective vaccine.
- Published: 2 February 2026