Fetuses can fight infections within the womb
Gene therapy reverses heart failure in large animal model
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
Quitting smoking increases life expectancy even for seniors
Although the benefits of quitting smoking diminish with age, there are still substantial gains for older individuals.
Stem cell transplants treat blindness in mini pigs
Scientists have successfully transplanted retinas made from stem cells into blind mini pigs, apparently restoring their vision in the process.
Fetuses can fight infections within the womb
A fetus has a functional immune system that is well-equipped to combat infections in its developing nervous system, long before birth.
Sugary drinks raise cardiovascular disease risk, but occasional sweets don't
Although higher sugar intake raises your risk of certain cardiovascular diseases, consuming sweet drinks is worse for your health than any other form of sugar.
Gene therapy reverses heart failure in large animal model
The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves survival, in an apparently unprecedented recovery of cardiac function.
Gene therapy reverses heart failure in large animal model
The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves survival, in an apparently unprecedented recovery of cardiac...
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Three-in-one pill could transform hypertension treatment
Australian research has produced impressive Phase III clinical trial results for an innovative...
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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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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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Fetuses can fight infections within the womb
A fetus has a functional immune system that is well-equipped to combat infections in its developing nervous system, long before birth.
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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...
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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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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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