Valuing vaccines for World Immunisation Week

Valuing vaccines for World Immunisation Week

Valuing vaccines for World Immunisation Week In February, the tragic death of a child in Texas marked the first person to die of measles in the US in 10 years. Since then, a further two children have died from the disease. Even though a safe and effective measles...
Unveiling the epigenetic switches behind immune responses

Unveiling the epigenetic switches behind immune responses

Unveiling the epigenetic switches behind immune responses Published: Our immune system protects us from infections, thanks to the actions of the specialised cells it contains. However, disruptions to gene expression in immune cells mean that sometimes they do not...
Quality palliative care for people living with dementia

Quality palliative care for people living with dementia

Quality palliative care for people living with dementia Published: When a person has a terminal illness, they and their family may not receive optimal palliative care. Quality palliative care focuses on alleviating suffering and promoting quality of life, rather than...