Health

Genetics

European researchers explore the possibility to repair a heart after a myocardial infarction by an infusion of progenitor cells and developing a vaccination against atherosclerosis. (Jan '10)

Focus

One Gene, One VisionNew genetic discoveries explain how it is possible to build very different kinds of eyes with the same genes. (Jun. '09)

Prof. Thomas Klockgether: "Ataxia-sufferers are placing their hopes in research"Prof. Thomas Klockgether, head of the Department of Neurology, of the University Hospital Bonn describes how research progress is providing useful insight into the functioning of a rare hereditary disease: Ataxia by REBECCA PARSONS (Jun. '10)

Eyeing a common origin (where even Darwin didn’t manage to tread)Professor Walter Gehring’s discovery of the Pax-6 gene, is now widely regarded as the surprising confirmation of the single origin of an organ as perfect as this, which Darwin had passionately postulated but found especially hard to defend. (Jun. '09)

Cystic Fibrosis: A European CauseNineteen years after the identification of mutations in the gene which cause cystic fibrosis, European researchers have identified fifteen potential repair molecules. (Jan. '10)

Immunology

Vaccine Against Diabetes?The newest, most original approach to preventing and curing autoimmune diseases, with a specific focus on diabetes 1, is based on the major biological functions of the thymus, an organ located just behind the breastbone. (Nov. '09)

Focus

Antibiotics

Novel strategies in the fight against resistant bacteriaIf you contract a bacterial infection it might be impossible to kill the invaders with the antibiotics available today. (Jun'10)

Interviews

Prof. Markus Affolter: "Breakthroughs in zebra fish research can be vitally important for humans"

The blood vessel research conducted by Professor Markus Affolter and his team at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel could prove indispensable in the development of new cancer treatments by REBECCA PARSONS (Jun. '10)

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