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First patient recruited in clinical trial using cancer-targeting virus
Posted in Medicine, Science on 17th Dec, 2025
by Alexander Muller
The first patient has been treated in a clinical trial that is testing a pioneering virus technology – which originated at Cardiff University – that infects cancer cells, producing an anti-tumour drug from inside the tumour cells.
Everyday Allergy Spray Offers Unexpected Shield Against COVID‑19
Posted in Interviews, Science on 4th Sep, 2025
by Alex Muller
In a world where COVID‑19 variants continue to emerge and vaccine coverage varies, this simple, over-the-counter spray could offer an affordable, accessible extra layer of protection—especially in crowded or high-risk settings.
Scientists Just Discovered Over 70,000 Bizarre New Viruses With AI
Posted in Science, Software on 2nd Nov, 2024
by Alexander Muller
After analyzing nearly 10,500 samples, some from previous databases, others collected during the study, the AI detected 70,458 new RNA viruses from samples all over the globe.
A Universal Vaccine Against Any Viral Variant? A New Study Suggests It’s Possible
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
This powerful defence system could launch a new generation of vaccines.
Repurposed blood cancer drug could remove need for lifelong HIV meds
Posted in Medicine on 31st Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller
The study's implications are significant as it suggests a potential strategy for targeting and eradicating the latent HIV reservoir, which has been a major challenge in HIV research.