UK molecular scientist presented with prestigious Lasker Award
The Lasker Foundation has awarded UK scientist, Professor David Weatherall from Oxford University its prestigious Lasker-Koshland Award for Special Achievement in Medical Science...
Matt Smart
Matthew Smart was previously a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. He is a Fight for Sight supported PhD student at the University College London's Institute of Ophthalmology, where his research focuses on the use of stem cell technologies to produce sources of retinal cells for transplantation into patients with degenerative retinal disorders. Previously, he studied Biochemistry at Imperial College London.
BioNews Articles by Matt Smart
Fat rat fathers risk daughters' health
Obesity in male rats increases the risk of their daughters developing diabetes in later life, a study by scientists at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, has found. The researchers believe epigenetic inheritance - changes in chemical markers on genes that affect their function - may be responsible...
Study finds new genetic links to psoriasis
An international research team has published data from a group of studies, which have uncovered new genetic variants associated with the autoimmune disease, psoriasis....
Experts criticise decision to shut down HFEA
Former members of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) have spoken against proposals to axe the UK’s fertility watchdog...
Heart disease gene test under fire
Researchers in the US have shown that a gene-based test designed to predict the risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is only marginally better than existing methods....
Caffeine may help with IVF treatment side effects
Researchers have found a molecule that they believe plays a key role in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) - a potentially life-threatening condition that can arise from IVF treatment....
Gut stem cells may help to treat cancer
Scientists from Cancer Research UK, Cambridge have suggested a new model for gut stem cell renewal. It was thought that gut stem cells could only renew themselves via a process of hierarchical cell division...
Stem cell treatment 'restarts ovaries' in rat study
A new way to restore ovarian function in rats has been discovered, scientists say, which may lead to future treatments for women with premature ovarian failure (POF)...