Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Chemical and non-chemical stressors in population health: characterizing joint effects of air quality and social stressors on birth weight in a major city
This study examines the interaction between traffic-related air pollution and social stressors on birth weight, highlighting the complex relationships observed among specific stressors - particuarly violence -within New York City.
Brazil Faces a Growing Health and Economic Burden from Heat: New Research Calls for Urgent Action
This study presents the first nationwide projection of heat-related hospitalisations and economic losses in Brazil, using real hospital and climate data to quantify the growing burden and highlight the urgent need for climate adaptation.
CD2: A Plug-and-Play CAR-T Upgrade Strategy to Overcome Exhaustion and Enhance Anti-Tumor Potential
The link between CAR-T cells and cancer cells isn't very stable. Boosting CD2 levels – like giving it a stronger anchor – makes this connection much stronger. This improved connection (which scientists call an 'immunological synapse') helps the CAR-T cells work better from the ground up.
Behind the Paper: Hepatitis B discrimination: global responses requiring global data
As we approach World Hepatitis Day on July 28 this year, it is important to bring awareness to hepatitis B, the need to work towards elimination and the impact hepatitis B has on those with lived experience.
