Genomics England has successfully completed the first phase of its study assessing plasma samples and potential of liquid biopsy. The research, conducted in collaboration with Inivata and Thermo Fisher Scientific, analysed around 200 blood plasma samples donated by participants of the 100,000 Genomes Project. The results showed that the plasma samples were of a high
The bacterium, Porphyromonas gingivalis, which is involved in periodontitis, the most serious form of gum disease. These new findings underscore the importance of good dental hygiene as scientists seek ways to better control this common bacterial infection. “Oral hygiene is very important throughout our life, not only for having a beautiful smile but also to decrease
Cardiff University plans to launch the new Medicines Discovery Institute, increasing the development of new drugs for mental health such as anxiety and central nervous system conditions. The institute, which is part funded by the Welsh Government, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales and the European Regional Development Fund, will develop novel medications to
