Tuberculosis

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Health & Medicine

Ending the global tuberculosis epidemic

TB occurs in every part of the world and remains a major public health challenge that we can end through concerted action

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Health & Medicine

The global race to understand COVID-19 variants

The BRACE trial is investigating whether it’s possible to predict who’s susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants – despite previous COVID-19 infection or vaccination

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Under the Microscope

Tapping into the power of unusual white blood cells

Dr Daniel Pellicci’s research is probing unconventional types of infection-fighting T cells that combine speed and effectiveness, in a bid to find new ways to combat diseases like tuberculosis

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Health & Medicine

From decades to days: 3D modelling tuberculosis

3D modelling of the mutations in TB means doctors around the world could soon tailor individual treatments for the disease in a matter of days, rather than years

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Tuberculosis: Still a major killer

Researchers for first time show the significant burden of tuberculosis on adolescents and young adults, a group often ignored in disease control efforts

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