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University of Oxford | Dr Paolo Tammaro

Calcium-activated chloride channels (CaCCs) are one of a family of important molecules called ion channels, which are present on the surface of all cells. They are involved in several physiological processes, including the expansion and con...

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University of Edinburgh | Dr Andrea Caporali

Dr Andrea Caporali is finding out if a molecule called microRNA-26b could treat critical limb ischaemia, a condition where blood flow to the limbs is restricted because the blood vessels become blocked. Critical limb ischaemia is a severe ...

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University of Dundee | Dr Niall Fraser

The heart is an adaptable organ, having in-built reversible mechanisms that enable it to meet the needs of the body. One of these mechanisms involves changing the chemical composition of some of its existing proteins – which is a much quick...

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Imperial College London | Dr Declan O'Regan

Dr Declan O’Regan and his colleagues at Imperial College London are using artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret heart scans and tests. They want to find out if AI can accurately predict what will happen to people with heart failure, so ...

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Medical jargon can sometimes be a barrier to understanding health conditions. Dr Rick Karsan explains some of the confusing terms that you might hear from your doctor.

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St George's, University of London | Professor Elijah Behr

Dr Elijah Behr and his colleagues at St George’s, University of London, are developing ways to detect people with Brugada syndrome at high risk of dying suddenly from a fatal abnormal heart rhythm. Brugada syndrome is an inherited heart ...