Researchers have found a new function for an existing protein. They discovered that TIMP-1, a protein traditionally known to prevent damage to the body s cells and tissues, plays a critical role in the immune system s defense against cancer. The findings of the study could improve the effectiveness of current cancer immunotherapies.
The T cells in our blood fight against cancer, viruses and bacteria. Specific regulatory T cells are required to control faulty immune responses, and disruption in their function may lead to autoimmune diseases or cancer.
The Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra has been selected to perform at the prestigious BBC Proms in London, making them the fourth Finnish orchestra to participate in the world s largest classical music festival. This historic performance is scheduled for August 25, 2024, at the Royal Albert Hall.
In a unique collaboration, students from the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki will join forces with their peers from the Royal College of Music, which is recognized as the global leader in music and performing arts education.
The path to quantum supremacy is made challenging by the issues associated with scaling up the number of qubits. One key problem is the way that qubits are measured. Aalto Professor Mikko Möttönen and his Quantum Computing and Devices (QCD) research group introduce a new approach that tackles these challenges head-on using nanobolometers instead of traditional, bulky parametric amplifiers.