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Professor Lars Fugger talks about his research on multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the brain and the central nervous system. While there were no therapies for MS 20 years ago, there are now 8 registered drugs for the disease. Professor Lars Fu ... Show More

Dr Holm Uhlig talks about the role of the immune system in our gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract is home to more bacteria than there are cells in our body. In order to stay healthy, our immune system must maintain a strong and effective response towards these bac ... Show More

Professor Richard Cornall tells us about his research on autoimmunity. Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system, which is normally designed to attack pathogens, ends up attacking the body. This can lead to a number of diseases such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Professo ... Show More

Professor Graham Ogg talks about the role of our skin as a barrier against infection. Skin frequently represents the first point of contact with pathogens and allergens, but there is still very little known about the role of the surface immune system in fighting unwanted invaders ... Show More

Professor Chris O'Callaghan tells us about the role of our immune system in vascular disease. The accumulation of fat in the arteries, such as cholesterol, can cause a thickening of the artery wall known as atherosclerosis. Professor Chris O'Callaghan is researching the role of t ... Show More

Professor Vincenzo Cerundolo tells us how research in immunology leads to the development of new cancer treatments. Immunotherapy stimulates the body's immune system, and can be a powerful treatment for cancer. The most efficient prophylactic cancer vaccine today is the vaccine a ... Show More

<p>Did you know there are forbidden topics on YouTube? Find out about the connection between high amounts of vitamin D and autoimmune diseases, as well as some of the other topics I can’t talk about on YouTube!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Dr. Bruce Hollis Full Interview: </p> <p> <a href= ... Show More

<p>Did you know that the way your skin ages may indicate the presence of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer or Parkinson’s diseases, lung aging and cardiovascular diseases?</p> <p>This and much more in an extremely interesting episode presented by Prof. Jan Gutermuth,  ... Show More

Identifying genes that increase the risk of bowel or other cancers allows us to offer preventative measures, such as removing tumours at an early stage. A better understanding of how and why cancers grow also helps develop improved treatments. Ian Tomlinson, Professor of Molecula ... Show More

Dr. Matthew Pullen, infectious disease physician at the University of Minnesota, joins host Walker Redd to discuss blastomycosis, an often-overlooked endemic fungal infection. Through a case presentation, they explore epidemiology, classic histopathologic findings, and a variety ... Show More