Top 10 stories from GlycoNet in 2021 - Canadian Glycomics Network

Top 10 stories from GlycoNet in 2021

Aalyssa Atley • Posted: December 14, 2021

GlycoNet researchers are driving innovation in health and science for a better future.

Throughout the year, GlycoNet researchers have made breakthrough discoveries and advancements, including insight into how the COVID-19 virus infects cells, creating universal donor blood, developing a way to reduce organ transplant rejection, and making strides in cancer research.

As the year comes to a close, here is a look at the most exciting advancements from GlycoNet researchers to improve health and quality of life.

1. How sugars on human cells influence COVID-19 infection

2. Manipulating sugars on red blood cells to make universal donor blood

3. Connecting the dots between carbohydrate-lipid molecules and brain health

4. Carbohydrate-based technology to improve the treatment of IBD

5. Slowing starch breakdown to manage Type 2 diabetes

6. Sugar research making strides in cancer

7. Studying protein-sugar interactions to develop a way to prevent Alzheimer’s

8. Using sugars to design a vaccine for tuberculosis

9. Discovery that bacterial enzymes need carbohydrates to function

10. Mimicking sugars on blood vessels to reduce organ transplant rejection

Which one is your favourite breakthrough? Share with us on Twitter (@glyconet_nce)!

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