Meditation to reduce pain is not a placebo — it's real
Three-in-one pill could transform hypertension treatment
AI-designed DNA switches flip genes on and off
Drug delays tumour growth in models of children's liver cancer
Ancient DNA rewrites the stories of those preserved at Pompeii
Bacteria modify their ribosomes to dodge antibiotics
Research has shown that bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, in a possible new mechanism of antibiotic resistance.
Meditation to reduce pain is not a placebo — it's real
Mindfulness meditation has long been speculated to work by activating processes supporting the placebo response — however, scientists have now shown that this is not...
A new way to cross the blood–brain barrier
The blood–brain barrier-crossing conjugate (BCC) system is designed to overcome the protective barrier that typically blocks large biomolecules from reaching the...
Certain hormone therapies linked to increased heart disease risk
Specific HRT treatments involving both oestrogen and progestogen have been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots.
Parkinson's drug induces iron deficiency, disrupts gut microbiome
Emerging research shows that a wide range of drugs used to treat neurological conditions can also affect the microbial communities living in our bodies.
Three-in-one pill could transform hypertension treatment
Australian research has produced impressive Phase III clinical trial results for an innovative combination of drugs, which could revolutionise the...
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Drug delays tumour growth in models of children's liver cancer
A new drug has been shown to delay the growth of tumours and improve survival in hepatoblastoma,...
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FDA approves schizophrenia drug with new mechanism of action
The antipsychotic drug targets cholinergic receptors as opposed to dopamine receptors, making it...
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Gene therapy trial results in significant vision improvements
The vision of people with a rare inherited condition that causes them to lose much of their sight...
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Bright nights may increase risk of death, Alzheimer's
Avoiding night light and seeking daylight may lead to reduction in disease burden, especially cardiometabolic diseases, and may increase longevity.
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COVID-19 infection increases risk of heart attack and stroke
COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause for up...
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Vaping bad for brain health; residue may affect unborn babies
University students who vape appear to have lower cognitive function scores, while exposure to...
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Too much soft drink, juice and coffee can increase stroke risk
Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks, fruit juice and coffee is associated with an increased risk of...
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Meditation to reduce pain is not a placebo — it's real
Mindfulness meditation has long been speculated to work by activating processes supporting the placebo response — however, scientists have...
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A bout of COVID could protect you from a severe case of flu
Recovery from COVID appears to have a protective effect against the worst effects of the flu,...
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Low gravity disrupts normal rhythm in heart muscle cells
After 48 bioengineered heart tissue samples spent 30 days at the International Space Station, the...
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Rejuvenating aged egg cells to improve IVF outcomes
Researchers demonstrated the rejuvenation of oocytes from an older preclinical model by...
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AI-designed DNA switches flip genes on and off
The work creates the opportunity to turn the expression of a gene up or down in just one tissue without affecting the rest of the body.
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Ancient DNA rewrites the stories of those preserved at Pompeii
Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held assumptions about the inhabitants of...
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Colossal Biosciences progresses towards thylacine de-extinction
Colossal Biosciences has announced numerous breakthroughs in all stages of its thylacine...
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Understanding the microbiome of the foods we eat
Researchers have developed a 'food microbiome' database by sequencing the metagenomes of...
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Self-driving needle steers its way through living lung tissue
Researchers have built a compact robotic system that can autonomously steer a flexible needle around anatomical obstacles within the lungs of live...
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The ups and downs of DIY lab automation
While developing lab automation in-house might seem attractive at first glance, the road is...
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Can AI replicate the human touch in healthcare provision?
There are already some encouraging signs of AI's potential to change the world of public...
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Can AI fix the life sciences reproducibility crisis?
Researchers may be able to address the reproducibility crisis in the future by using AI to...
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