Science summaries from 2017 Glowing probe allows scientists to see reactions inside cells December 2017: A chemical probe that glows when it binds to magnesium will help scientists view processes that occur inside cells. Study looks into health-related quality of life after intensive care November 2017: A research team has shown that chronic illness present before arrival into intensive care can have a large impact on quality of life after discharge. Cystic fibrosis study offers new therapy hope for patients October 2017: Fresh insights into how cystic fibrosis affects immune cells could pave the way for new treatments for the condition Study prompts rethink on fighting infections February 2017: Fresh insights into how immune cells are regulated could signal a new approach to tackling infections Technology developed to measure pH in lung alveoli January 2017: Team develops a new miniaturised technology to sense areas of the lung that have never been explored before The body’s defence army can amplify the danger signals when it senses DNA from bacteria as an intruder January 2017: Study shows that the body’s defence army can amplify the danger signals when it senses DNA from bacteria as an intruder This article was published on 2024-09-10
