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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.

Life Scientist 06 December, 2024

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...

Life Scientist 05 December, 2024

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...

Life Scientist 04 December, 2024

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.

Life Scientist 03 December, 2024

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.

Life Scientist 03 December, 2024

Biotechnology
Three-in-one pill could transform hypertension treatment

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...

Article 28 November, 2024
Health & Medical
Bright nights may increase risk of death, Alzheimer's

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.

Article 06 November, 2024
Life Sciences
Meditation to reduce pain is not a placebo — it's real

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...

Article 05 December, 2024
Molecular Biology
AI-designed DNA switches flip genes on and off

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.

Article 20 November, 2024
Lab Technology
Self-driving needle steers its way through living lung tissue

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...

Article 04 March, 2024
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