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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightAdult vaccination to tackle bacterial diseases

    March 14, 2022

    While pediatric vaccination programs in the MENA region have drastically reduced preventable diseases, adult vaccination programs lag behind.

Results for 7 March 2022

  • FeatureA pandemic for all ages

    March 7, 2022

    New research shows the impact of the global pandemic on families whose members suffer from childhood PTSD and autism.

Results for 28 February 2022

  • FeatureThe psychological impact of COVID-19

    February 28, 2022

    The pandemic has brought a newfound appreciation of the importance of mental health. Research from across the globe is now providing insights into its psychological toll.

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Results for 27 December 2021

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightA look at COVID-19-related ethics

    December 27, 2021

    A new study explores the ethical challenges posed by the pandemic for healthcare providers and medical researchers across the Kingdom.

Results for 23 December 2021

  • FeaturePreventing diabetes

    December 23, 2021

    Predicting a person’s risk of developing diabetes could save lives and conserve valuable medical resources for those in the greatest need

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightRoom for improvement in lung cancer treatment

    December 6, 2021

    A large multinational study reveals the diversity in treatment practices and outcomes in stage III non-small-cell lung cancer patients in low- and middle-income countries.

Results for 29 November 2021

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  • International Research HighlightReviewing rapid COVID-19 tests

    November 22, 2021

    Point-of-care tests offer speed and practicality over lab-based PCR testing, with some caveats.

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Results for 30 September 2021

  • International Research HighlightA dynamic duo to fight MERS

    September 30, 2021

    Experiments in mice suggest that a two-antibody cocktail could prevent infection with the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus.

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Results for 19 August 2021

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightAnimating the inanimate

    August 19, 2021

    Swimming crystalline microwires could be the progenitors of futuristic microrobotics systems.

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightSeatbelt use in Saudi Arabia remains low

    July 15, 2021

    A survey reveals that young adults, women and people suffering from depression and anxiety are less likely to buckle up

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Results for 31 May 2021

  • FeatureFighting the pandemic on all fronts

    May 31, 2021

    KAIMRC is at the forefront of the nation’s fight against COVID-19 by ramping up coronavirus research, says Naif Alharbi, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading virologists. 

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Results for 28 April 2021

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightHow a single mutation causes diabetes

    April 28, 2021

    A single mutation shifts the expression of several genes and induces hereditary diabetes in young children

Results for 26 April 2021

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightDiverse disorders from a single source

    April 21, 2021

    Investigation of a complex developmental disorder gives researchers deeper insight into a multi-functional protein linked to many essential cellular processes.

Results for 14 April 2021

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightFamily support hastens recovery

    April 14, 2021

    Family ties are key for successful recovery from injuries that can lead to temporary or permanent disability.

Results for 7 April 2021

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Results for 29 March 2021

  • FeatureThe case for masks in combatting COVID-19 

    March 29, 2021

    Specific studies assessing face masks and COVID-19 transmission are limited, but related scientific evidence suggests that even simple fabric masks can make a difference

Results for 24 March 2021

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightA novel immune disorder

    March 17, 2021

    Mutation of a gene related to cell structure leads to immunodeficiency and hyperinflammation

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  • FeatureReducing MERS mortality

    February 22, 2021

    Clinicians have tested a combination drug regimen that reduces the number of deaths from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome by a third.

Results for 18 February 2021

  • International Research HighlightReducing the STING of cancer therapy

    February 18, 2021

    Packaging cancer therapy within injectable microcubes mitigates the need for multiple invasive treatments

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Results for 30 December 2020

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Results for 25 November 2020

  • International Research HighlightProfiling a rare genetic disorder

    November 25, 2020

    A deep dive into data about a rare amino acid deficiency points the way towards early diagnosis and drug discovery

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  • International Research HighlightNew gene database to inform bespoke treatments

    October 21, 2020

    A global reference showing the variation of immune system genes across populations will improve personalized medicine and transplant outcomes.

Results for 14 October 2020

Results for 7 October 2020

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightA close look at peritonitis in Saudi Arabia

    October 7, 2020

    Identifying high rates of peritonitis in children undergoing dialysis at a Saudi hospital will stimulate a strategy for improvement

Results for 30 September 2020

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Results for 16 September 2020

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightTesting the spread of MERS in camels

    September 16, 2020

    A natural infection model provides insights into how MERS spreads among camels and could be valuable in future vaccine trials.

Results for 9 September 2020

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightDiabetes: Identifying complications early

    September 9, 2020

    The high incidence of childhood diabetic ketoacidosis in Saudi Arabia highlights the need for interventions to prevent this dangerous complication of type 1 diabetes.

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightNix the mix

    August 4, 2020

    Vitamin D testing does not require the mixing of samples, a finding that could save lab technicians time and effort.

Results for 29 July 2020

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightSearching for signatures of a rare disease

    July 22, 2020

    DNA sequencing can reveal mutations underlying a vitamin deficiency in newborns, but its rarity makes the value of population-scale testing unclear

Results for 14 July 2020

Results for 7 July 2020

  • International Research HighlightSupercharged immune cells to fight lymphoma

    July 7, 2020

    An immunotherapy approach, based on adapting a patient’s immune cells to tackle specific cancer cells, shows promise against rare lymphoma.

Results for 28 June 2020

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightMicroparticles pack a big punch

    June 28, 2020

    Saudi researchers have developed tiny iron oxide particles that can carry multiple drugs deep into the core of tumours 

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Results for 24 May 2020

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightThe battle of the diagnostics

    May 24, 2020

    New study compares CT scans with MRIs for cervical spine injury detection in unconscious paediatric patients

Results for 17 May 2020

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightDiagnostics: Nix the mix

    May 4, 2020

    Vitamin D testing does not require the mixing of samples, a finding that could save lab technicians time and effort.

Results for 29 April 2020

  • FeatureSticking to the facts in the pandemic

    April 29, 2020

    Bombarded with news, advice, and pseudo-science presented as facts, it is time to debunk some of the misinformation around COVID-19

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  • Editorial CornerLeaders chart the path for more clinical trials

    April 14, 2020

    Researchers, regulators, and experts from the medical industry gathered for the tenth year to share knowledge and exchange experiences on advancing the medical field through translational research

Results for 12 April 2020

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightSalmonella in the spotlight

    April 12, 2020

    Study investigating Salmonella serotypes in Saudi Arabia could lead to a reduction in food-borne illness, and the development of a vaccine. 

  • Editorial CornerResearchers aim to grow translational research

    April 12, 2020

    Forum participants made suggestions about how Saudi Arabia can reach its ambitious 2030 targets to increase clinical trials from six trials per 1,000 doctors to 100 trials, and capture 1% of the global $1.5 billion annual pharmaceutical investments in clinical trials 

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Results for 29 March 2020

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightA roadmap for public safety

    March 29, 2020

    Seatbelts and eschewing mobile phones are essential for reducing injury toll

Results for 24 March 2020

Results for 18 March 2020

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightA new booster for Hodgkin lymphoma patients

    March 18, 2020

    Adding a known antibody-drug conjugate to a standard chemotherapy regimen may help overcome drug resistance, new research shows. 

Results for 10 March 2020

  • International Research HighlightA mother’s protective gift to pre-term babies

    March 10, 2020

    Preterm babies have a similar arsenal of maternal antibodies to those of full-term babies, suggesting that their higher infection risk is due to other factors. 

Results for 1 March 2020

Results for 16 February 2020

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightLaying bare the skeleton foundations

    February 16, 2020

    New research concludes that the proper organization of the cell skeleton during bone cell formation is regulated by TGFβ1, a key growth factor

Results for 9 February 2020

  • FeatureSeeking cures for Alzheimer’s disease

    February 9, 2020

    Advances in Alzheimer’s research over the past few years are increasing hopes of finding more effective treatments, while implicating bacteria as a possible cause

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Results for 23 January 2020

  • International Research HighlightBirth weight estimates updated

    January 23, 2020

    New research provides more accurate charts for assessing birth weight based on updated information to identify need for infant care

  • International Research HighlightThe mental toll of conflict

    January 23, 2020

    Updated WHO estimates show mental disorders are three times more common in conflict settings. 

Results for 12 January 2020

  • International Research HighlightA rocking good sleep

    January 12, 2020

    Study reveals that the gentle rocking motion that soothes children to sleep works just as well for adults, and also keeps their memory strong.  

Results for 5 January 2020

  • FeatureKAIMRC a strong player in quest for a MERS-CoV vaccine 

    January 5, 2020

    The medical hub’s research into a single-dose vaccine for the lethal Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is promising, but more evaluation and trials are needed, scientists say. 

Results for 30 December 2019

  • International Research HighlightWearing diabetes care lightly

    December 30, 2019

    A new wearable, flexible nanosensor could help monitor glucose levels without the need for blood tests 

Results for 22 December 2019

  • FeatureA smart way to beat the heat

    December 22, 2019

    KAIMRC researchers develop a system that can regulate body temperature in real time to help treat heatstroke patients.

Results for 12 December 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightMAT Deficiency: Wider effects of a rare disease

    December 12, 2019

    A case of a rare childhood disease reveals a new mutation as underlying cause and  identifies unknown manifestations of the disease on the skin and hair.

Results for 8 December 2019

  • International Research HighlightAn instigator for immunodeficiency

    December 8, 2019

    A genomic survey of immunodeficient patients reveals a gene with an important role in fending off infection and controlling inflammation

Results for 1 December 2019

Results for 20 November 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightCurbing excessive antimicrobial use 

    November 20, 2019

    High levels of antibiotic use in intensive care units across Saudi Arabia are exacerbating the antibiotic resistance problem.

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Results for 27 October 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightGene mutation associated with fertility

    October 27, 2019

    A mutation in a gene encoding a cell surface receptor disrupts the growth of lymphatic vessels and linked to miscarriage.

Results for 22 October 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightSaudi Arabia gets familiar with its superbugs

    October 22, 2019

    First study to examine the antibiotic resistance, virulence factors, and genetic diversity of multidrug-resistant strains in Saudi Arabia

Results for 13 October 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightStem cells marshal troops against cancer

    October 13, 2019

    A recently identified population of adult stem cells generates signals that could spur immunity against tumour cells

Results for 8 October 2019

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Results for 24 September 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightThe rapid journey of a deadly MERS outbreak

    September 24, 2019

    Citing an unusual outbreak of the MERS virus involving a ‘superspreader’ patient, scientists urge better point-of-care diagnosis.

Results for 15 September 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightHungry for heart health

    September 15, 2019

    Study in rats shows that hunger hormone helps preserve cardiac muscle cells and reduce heart attack damage

Results for 8 September 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightThe psychological toll of MS

    September 8, 2019

    Saudi researchers examine the severity of depression among multiple sclerosis patients. 

Results for 2 September 2019

  • FeatureTrain efficiently, not more

    September 2, 2019

    New research by the University of Glasgow suggests that 15 minutes of resistance training to the point of exhaustion three times a week can have the same health benefit as longer sets.

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightPaying heed to chest pain

    August 14, 2019

    Even without serious artery blockage, chest pain is often a harbinger of deadly heart disease.

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Results for 30 June 2019

  • FeatureE-skin, the next prosthetics frontier

    June 30, 2019

    New electronic stretchable sensors can help alert burn victim and people using prosthetic limbs against dangers like fire. 

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightSaudi Arabia worst hit by MERS

    June 17, 2019

    A study on the prevalence of MERS-CoV in Gulf Corporation Council countries shows the virus has taken its greatest toll in Saudi Arabia.

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  • International Research HighlightThe immune sting of WASp

    May 12, 2019

    A protein implicated in a range of immune diseases proves essential for proper T-cell development.

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Results for 7 April 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightA vital test for spinal muscular atrophy

    April 7, 2019

    A new chip-based sensor could detect and monitor spinal muscular atrophy faster and more cheaply than current methods.

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Results for 12 February 2019

  • International Research HighlightGenetic make-up and its impact on viral infection

    February 12, 2019

    A fast and simple approach for analysing people’s genetic make-up and the viruses that infect them could reveal molecular information that can be used to improve prevention and treatment of disease.

  • International Research HighlightInvestigating immune responses

    February 12, 2019

    A molecule produced by hepatitis B virus prompts the body’s immune cells to leap into action.

Results for 11 February 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightHIV resistance gene uncommon among Saudis

    February 11, 2019

    Routine screening in stem cell registries for a mutation that could help treat HIV/AIDS is not warranted in Saudi Arabia because of its rarity in this population.

Results for 10 February 2019

  • International Research HighlightImproving stem cell donation

    February 10, 2019

    Stem cells could be collected from donors more safely by using a less invasive catheter.

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightManaging salivary gland damage

    February 10, 2019

    Drugs that stimulate saliva production are the most effective treatment option for managing damage caused by radiotherapy.

  • FeatureMyrrh detoxifies when liver cannot

    February 10, 2019

    Myrrh, the resin from a shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula and Africa, relieves the symptoms of ammonia excess from liver disease.

  • International Research HighlightA viral vector to fall back on

    February 10, 2019

    A highly efficient method for delivering genetic materials to the spinal cord may help in the treatment of an inherited muscle-wasting disease.

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightCoping with adversity

    February 10, 2019

    A Saudi study finds that adverse childhood experiences affect men and women in different ways.

  • International Research HighlightInjury prevention could stem opioid abus

    February 10, 2019

    People are 1.4 times more likely to become persistent users of opioid painkillers after suffering a traumatic injury.

  • International Research HighlightFilling in the microbial gaps

    February 10, 2019

    A new survey of the microbiome offers insights into its diversity and the interplay between bacteria and their human hosts.

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightTiming treatment perfectly

    February 8, 2019

    Understanding how leukaemia affects the body’s circadian clock may unlock ways to treat the disease.

Results for 7 February 2019

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  • International Research HighlightHope for holding back hyperglycaemia

    February 6, 2019

    A two-drug combination that preserves and stimulates pancreatic function could offer a new option for treating type I diabetes.

Results for 4 February 2019

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightLearning to predict diabetes

    February 4, 2019

    Machine learning could be used to identify high-risk patients and improve healthcare services.

Results for 30 January 2019

  • International Research HighlightAntibody could have dual role

    January 30, 2019

    An antibody that blocks the effect of follicle stimulating hormone may simultaneously treat obesity and osteoporosis.

Results for 22 January 2019

  • FeatureSaudis buck the diabetes trend

    January 22, 2019

    Type II diabetes and insulin resistance don’t go hand in hand among Saudis as frequently as they do in other populations.

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  • International Research HighlightIschemic stroke: Examining brain inflammation

    January 9, 2019

    Scientists in Japan identify a signalling pathway that may provide a target for reducing inflammation in the brain following ischemic stroke.

Results for 8 October 2017

  • International Research HighlightRunning sensors on patient power

    October 8, 2017

    Sensors that generate electricity from the digestive tract may enable long-term monitoring of patient health.

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightSaudis and the transfusion advantage

    October 1, 2017

    Transfusions are more likely to succeed in Saudi blood cancer patients thanks to a lack of genetic diversity.

Results for 28 September 2017

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightHow to tell bone marrow cells apart

    September 28, 2017

    Stem cells in the bone marrow express different molecular markers depending on whether they form bone or other tissue types.Abbr

Results for 26 September 2017

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightMERS virus evades immune responses

    September 26, 2017

    A single surface protein helps the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) survive by inhibiting the immune system.

Results for 23 September 2017

  • International Research HighlightDetermining the roots of derailed development

    September 23, 2017

    Mutational profiling allows researchers to home in on a protein domain with a critical role in human neurological development.

Results for 20 September 2017

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  • International Research HighlightGrape-derived antiviral drug could treat MERS

    September 10, 2017

    Initial investigations show an antiviral drug, derived from grape and cranberry plants, could also be effective against the virus that causes MERS.

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Results for 21 August 2017

  • International Research HighlightDemystifying a diet to live by

    August 21, 2017

    A new connection is found between sensory neurons, diet and longevity.

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  • International Research HighlightGoing with the flow in brain mapping

    July 9, 2017

    Recording changes in cerebral blood flow makes mapping active brain areas possible during visual stimulation.

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  • International Research HighlightClamping down on post-stroke infections

    June 10, 2017

    Specialized cells that impair the immune system after a stroke could be targeted to protect patients from infection.

Results for 9 June 2017

  • International Research HighlightWidening the net

    June 9, 2017

    A novel strategy seeks therapeutic targets in cancers by examining the genes retained in their genomes.

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Results for 25 April 2017

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightThe Saudi approach to curing childhood leukaemia

    April 25, 2017

    The survival rate for paediatric acute myeloid leukaemia in Saudi Arabia is nowequal to that of developed nations thanks to a risk–response strategy.

Results for 11 April 2017

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightPotential for a MERS antibody therapy

    April 11, 2017

    Patients with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome may produce sufficient antibodies to help fight the viral infection in more recentvictims.

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  • International Research HighlightConcerns raised about digoxin safety

    January 15, 2017

    A drug commonly used to treat heart failure could be associated with an increased risk of death in certain patient groups.

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  • International Research HighlightTargeting cancer through the skin

    January 1, 2017

    More medicines could soon be delivered through the skin by cargo-carrying peptides.

Results for 25 December 2016

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightBalancing CT dose and image quality

    December 25, 2016

    New techniques to improve image quality in CT scans while reducing radiation dose may compromise quality at certain thresholds, potentially resulting in misdiagnosis.

Results for 20 December 2016

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  • International Research HighlightHepatitis B: Predict, treat, avoid

    December 16, 2016

    A biomarker has been found that can help predict the reactivation of the hepatitis B virus in immunosuppressed patients.

Results for 15 December 2016

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightGene ties autism and kidney issues

    December 15, 2016

    Mutations in the “teashirt” gene cause both an autism syndrome and kidney problems in children.

Results for 13 December 2016

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightLight-responsive shape-changing molecules

    December 13, 2016

    Nanowires that undergo reversible shape-changes in response to light could act as artificial tails to steer drugs around the body.

Results for 12 December 2016

  • FeatureSmart partnerships

    December 12, 2016

    While some Saudi enterprises strive to be the biggest, a new biotechnology park in Riyadh has set smaller perimeters with a sharp focus.

Results for 10 December 2016

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightA new player in gene regulation

    December 10, 2016

    The molecular mechanism controlling gene expression is found to involve a familiar molecule.

Results for 9 December 2016

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightShedding new light on cancer cell death

    December 9, 2016

    Insight into the antibody-driven death of lymphoma cells may lead to anti-cancer treatments with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.

Results for 8 December 2016

  • FeatureStriking at the heartland of the MERS infection

    December 8, 2016

    At least a dozen additional cases of MERS were reported in Saudi Arabia in September 2016, bringing the number of cases in the kingdom to more than 1,450, of which 610 have been fatal. 

Results for 6 December 2016

  • International Research HighlightShedding light on tumours

    December 6, 2016

    A contrast agent, containing nanoparticles that are sensitive to acidity, lights up solid tumours on magnetic resonance imaging scans.

Results for 3 December 2016

  • International Research HighlightHoning in on thyroid cancer

    December 3, 2016

    A closer look at gene expression in papillary thyroid cancer opens new opportunities for its detection.

Results for 2 December 2016

  • International Research Highlight‘Young blood’ a defence against infection

    December 2, 2016

    Signatures of a more potent and durable immune response may explain why children fend off chronic hepatitis C infection better than adults.

Results for 30 November 2016

  • International Research HighlightReaching for success is easier for the tall

    November 30, 2016

    A broad survey of British men and women suggests hereditary differences in height and weight affect prospects for socioeconomic positioning.

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightGene defects reduce leukaemia survival

    November 14, 2016

    Genetic variations can explain poorer survival rates in Pakistani children from a prevalent type of leukaemia.

Results for 2 November 2016

  • International Research HighlightHow hepatitis C takes control

    November 2, 2016

    The hepatitis virus commandeers key cellular machinery to keep itself safe.

Results for 1 November 2016

  • International Research HighlightMaking room for regeneration

    November 1, 2016

    Drugs that prevent the accumulation of scar-forming molecules could facilitate nerve repair in multiple sclerosis and other disorders.

Results for 20 August 2016

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  • KAIMRC Research HighlightPeptide promise for diagnostics

    August 17, 2016

    Rapid diagnosis of HIV may soon be possible thanks to a novel peptide-based diagnostic tool.

Results for 14 August 2016

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightOral cancer in the Arab World

    August 14, 2016

    Qat and tobacco chewing have been linked to a higher incidence of oral cancer in Yemen, Sudan and southern Saudi Arabia than in other Arab countries.

  • International Research HighlightUnmaking a muscle

    August 14, 2016

    The ‘missing links’ in a process that drives muscle wasting in heart failure patients may offer promising drug targets.

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightRecipes for better drug delivery

    August 14, 2016

    Fine-tuned nanocarriers loaded with natural products may improve targeted drug delivery and enhance anti-cancer activity

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightGenetic variants alter breast cancer risk

    August 14, 2016

    Genetic variants of the DNA repair protein RAD51 are associated with differential risks of breast cancer in Saudi women.

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightA biomarker for colorectal cancer

    August 14, 2016

    A mutated tumour suppressor gene could provide a useful marker for the diagnosis and prognosis of bowel cancer.

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightGene tweak induces stronger immunity

    August 14, 2016

    Changing the switch that turns on vaccine protein production elicits a stronger immune response against malaria and influenza in mice.

  • International Research HighlightNew probe shines light inside arteries

    August 14, 2016

    A new design of catheter probe reveals complete, detailed pictures of fat deposits inside arteries for the first time.

  • International Research HighlightSilkworms’ sweet success

    August 14, 2016

    Silkworms could point toward a new preventative therapy for type II diabetes.

  • International Research HighlightThe metabolomics revolution

    August 14, 2016

    Understanding the body’s metabolic profile is transforming drug discovery and personalized medicine.

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightStrictly confidential

    August 14, 2016

    Protecting confidentiality is a major priority in medical settings, crucial to the effectiveness of Saudi Arabia's newly established biobank.

  • International Research HighlightA protective coat for nanoparticles

    August 14, 2016

    Nanoparticles coated in a ‘don’t-eat-me’ protein can evade the body’s immune system, improving chances of successful drug delivery.

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightA safer route to a cure

    August 14, 2016

    Clinical data suggests many adolescent Hodgkin lymphoma patients can achieve full recovery with a less toxic course of therapy.

Results for 11 August 2016

  • International Research HighlightPromising protein target

    August 11, 2016

    A structural analysis of proteins in the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus reveals a promising new target for treatments.

  • International Research HighlightHow hepatitis C takes control

    August 11, 2016

    The hepatitis virus commandeers key cellular machinery to keep itself safe.

  • International Research HighlightDrug study shines new light on receptors

    August 11, 2016

    Identifying the binding site of an antagonist is expected to transform the treatment of diabetes and other metabolic diseases. 

  • International Research HighlightMaking room for regeneration

    August 11, 2016

    Drugs that prevent the accumulation of scar-forming molecules could facilitate nerve repair in multiple sclerosis and other disorders.

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightManipulating metals for medicine

    August 11, 2016

    A simple and robust synthetic method could help magnetic metal oxide nanoparticles reach their potential as a powerful clinical tool.

  • International Research HighlightThe truth about fatty acids

    August 11, 2016

    A Dutch cohort study shows that saturated fatty acids might not be as bad as people think.

Results for 10 August 2016

  • International Research HighlightReversing immune decline

    August 10, 2016

    Targeting a certain gene could help promote healthy aging.

  • KAIMRC Research HighlightHow long do we treat the critically ill?

    August 10, 2016

    Researchers are developing objective measures to determine whether critically ill cancer patients can benefit from intensive care.

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