How to trick your heart into thinking you exercise
![Senior scientist Dr. Lynn Megeney holds a heart model in his lab.](images/stories/How-to-trick-870-440.jpg)
A protein can trick the heart into pumping more blood, just as it does in response to exercise and pregnancy. This could lead to new treatments for heart failure.
World-first trial of stem cells for septic shock sets stage for larger study
![Clinical trial participant Charles Berniqué laughs with his wife..](images/stories/stem-sell-870-440.jpg)
Charles Berniqué was part of a clinical trial using stem cells to treat a deadly infection. Researchers will continue to study this promising therapy in more patients.
Radical new ideas for treating and preventing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
![Dr. Michael Schlossmacher in his lab.](images/stories/radical-new-ideas-870-440.jpg)
Dr. Michael Schlossmacher's work is inspired by his patients and fuelled by a desire to challenge assumptions about neurodegenerative disease.
Taking cancer-fighting viruses to the next level
![Viruses that are modified to only attack cancer cells.](images/stories/cancer-fighting-virus-870-440.jpg)
New lab studies show how drugs that target the immune system could help cancer-fighting viruses attack difficult-to-treat breast cancer and colon cancer.
Making research results available to improve health
![Four researchers who help scientists publish in a clear and transparent way](images/stories/making-research-870-440.jpg)
Helping researchers publish their results in a clear and transparent way could lead to big improvements in health care.
Tragedy to triumph: scientist makes major discovery while recovering from stroke
![Dr. Xiaohui Zha in her lab.](images/stories/Tragedy-to-triumph-870-440.jpg)
Dr. Xiaohui Zha's passion for her research was a powerful part of her recovery from stroke. Her dedication recently paid off with a major discovery about cholesterol.