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Scientists discover how key protein drives our immune response against viruses

The scientists hope this discovery will help them one day better control the response to either boost it or calm it down as appropriate, and are currently assessing how the protein in question contributes to innate immune responses to COVID-19.

10 Jan 2022

Research

Beyond Sherlock Holmes: five Victorian detective stories you must read

Arthur Conan Doyle wasn't the only author spinning tales of cunning detectives. Dr Clare Clarke picks five Victorian detective stories you must read in this piece for The Conversation.

6 Jan 2022

Culture|Research

Immunologists convinced Santa has a great immune system

The immunologists expect Santa to have lots of helper T cells that drive his immune system to make lots of ‘Santibodies’, which bind on to viruses and prevent them from causing infection.

23 Dec 2021

Research

Bah Humbug! The weird and wonderful world of Victorian Christmas cards

Dr Clare Clarke, Assistant Professor, School of English, takes a closer look at the dark and disturbing images that featured in Victorian Christmas cards.

23 Dec 2021

Culture|Research

Christmas music: is there a magic formula behind festive chart-toppers?

Dr Jonathan Hodgers, Adjunct Research Fellow of Music, asks 'what makes for good Christmas music' in this piece for The Conversation.

23 Dec 2021

Culture|Research