‘Brain rot’ and digital overload: more myth than menace
In a world where our growing dependence on digital devices and social media is increasingly under fire, the term ‘brain…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
New Therapy Reduces Chronic Low Back Pain in Large International Study
A new study has found that tanezumab, a monoclonal antibody that inhibits nerve activity, provides…
Study finds hazardous flame retardants in preschool, childcare settings
A new study of preschools and day care centers finds that flame retardants are prevalent…
Researchers find new targets for treating pulmonary hypertension
Two new potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a deadly disease marked by high blood pressure…
Scientists create first map of DNA modification in the developing human brain
A UCLA-led study has provided an unprecedented look at how gene regulation evolves during human brain development, showing how the…
One Bad Gene: Mutation that Causes Rare Sleep Disorder Linked to Migraines
A gene mutation associated with a rare sleep disorder surprisingly also…
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Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
‘Brain rot’ and digital overload: more myth than menace
In a world where our growing dependence on digital devices and social media is increasingly…
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After…
Rising rates of head and neck cancers in England
A new report has revealed a concerning rise in the number of people diagnosed with…
World’s largest study of brain volume reveals genetic links to ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease
Ground-breaking research led by QIMR Berghofer scientists has discovered hundreds of genetic variants involved in…
Hoarding disorder: ‘sensory CBT’ treatment strategy shows promise
Rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting shows promise as a treatment strategy for…
Tiny magnetic discs offer remote brain stimulation without transgenes
Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the…
Scientists create first map of DNA modification in the developing human brain
A UCLA-led study has provided an unprecedented look at how gene regulation evolves during human…
Breathing and heartbeat influence perception
A study funded by the SNSF highlights previously unknown links between the body and the…