Scientists have identified a new key element of the multi-component machinery responsible for sorting out the nature and severity of…
Brain signal measurement using printed tattoo electrodes
Researchers have developed ultra-light tattoo electrodes that are hardly noticeable on the skin and make long-term measurements of brain activity…
New map reveals distrust in health expertise is winning hearts and minds online
Communities on Facebook that distrust establishment health guidance are more effective than government health agencies and other reliable health groups…
Yes, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease are linked
A systematic review and meta-analysis that has determined there is a nine-fold increased risk of having IBD for patients with…
Most powerful gene variant for height known to date
Newly discovered gene variant in Peruvian populations is powerfully linked with height. Five percent of Peruvians carry the variant, which…
Gut microbiome influences ALS outcomes
Scientists have identified a new gut-brain connection in the neurodegenerative disease ALS. Researchers found that in mice with a common…
Biomechanics: ‘Off-road’ mode enables mobile cells to move freely
Cancer cells and leukocytes are able to move through tissue and organs quickly. However, it is not fully understood how…
Uncovering how ‘dark matter’ regions of the genome affect inflammatory diseases
A study has uncovered how variations in a non-protein coding ‘dark matter’ region of the genome could make patients susceptible…
The Tiny Radio Stations That Lift Spirits in Hospitals
Volunteer-run broadcasters are a British tradition. During the pandemic, they’re cheering patients up with jazz standards and soft rock.
The Tiny Radio Stations That Lift Spirits in Hospitals
Volunteer-run broadcasters are a British tradition. During the pandemic, they’re cheering patients up with jazz standards and soft rock.