Bench to bedside

Although some countries have made marked strides in reporting trial results, others still face a long road ahead.

Innovative technology is being used to unlock the world of precision medicine — but experts warn clinicians to tread lightly.

An innovative new medical centre in Beijing is propelling research out of the lab and into clinical practice, and is seeking international researchers to aid in these efforts.

Forward-thinking hospital teams are harnessing the power of big data, machine learning and AI to drive research, improve patient outcomes and transform paediatric care.

Bacterial communities build biofilms to protect themselves from external threats, such as antibiotics. But researchers are now taking aim at these bacterial shields.

A partnership between a neurosurgeon and a data analyst is helping to identify links between brain structure and addiction, and potentially treat behavioural disorders.

Scientists are finding new ways to analyse blood pressure, cardiac rhythms and diagnostic images, hoping to predict heart problems before they happen.

Fusion oncoproteins, such as those that cause the rare cancer Ewing sarcoma, are promising targets for new cancer drugs. However, the nature of these abnormal molecules poses challenges in drug discovery and development.

Collaborative efforts are revealing critical vulnerabilities in paediatric brain tumours, opening new avenues for targeted therapy.

Synthetic scaffolds seeded with a patient's own stem cells offer an innovative alternative to the current standard of care.