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Stem cells: what do bones have to do with boosting immunity?
A newly discovered memory that is stored in our bones has revealed the surprising role of stem cells in boosting our immunity.
A research team...
Elsevier gives full access to COVID-19 research and data
Global leader in research publishing and information analytics, Elsevier, has opened access to all its COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, research and data.
Elsevier, a...
Could the ancient remedy of magnolia bark treat drug-resistant epilepsy?
Researchers have published a paper which suggests the ancient Chinese remedy of magnolia bark could help treat drug-resistant epilepsy.
Researchers have published a paper in...
VR for multiple sclerosis: detecting balance problems early
Researchers have created VR experiments that can help to detect balance problems early in people with multiple sclerosis.
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have an...
New breast cancer screening could revolutionise diagnosis
Invasive biopsies may become a thing of the past thanks to a new breakthrough in breast cancer screening.
Harnessing photonics, European scientists have created a...
Pharma companies are more profitable than most S&P 500 companies
New research from Bentley University, Massachusetts, USA, reveals that big pharmaceutical companies are more profitable than most Standard & Poor (S&P) 500 companies.
The research...
Smart, wearable insulin patch could revolutionise diabetes treatment
A wearable, smart insulin patch has been developed that could help to revolutionise diabetes treatment.
Researchers have developed a smart insulin-delivery patch that could one...
Developing new treatments for Barth syndrome
Researchers at Wayne State University are developing new treatments for Barth syndrome (BTHS), a rare genetic disorder
Barth syndrome (BTHS) is a rare and life-threatening,...
Metabolic dysregulation: origins of neurodegenerative disease
New research has shed light on the origins of the neurodegenerative disease spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) and demonstrates effective new therapeutic pathways for...
Developing next-generation biologic pacemakers with stem cells
A new age of cardiac pacemakers is being pioneered that uses stem cells taken from fat.
University of Houston associate professor of pharmacology Bradley McConnell...
Ketamine may hold potential as treatment for autism and Tourette’s
To this day there is no known cure for either autism or Tourette’s syndrome, however, new research has revealed how a common anaesthetic could...
Reducing risk in AI and machine learning-based medical technology
Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are increasingly transforming the healthcare sector.
Along with the benefits come new risks and regulatory challenges meaning doctors now...
Nerve pain drug could help restore limb function after spinal cord injury
A mouse study has shown that nerve pain drug gabapentin promotes regeneration of neural circuits.
New research in mice suggests that long-term treatment with gabapentin,...
Could the gut be involved in the development of multiple sclerosis?
The gut has long been suspected to play a role in autoimmune disease; a research team has now identified evidence of a potential mechanism.
Currently,...
Sheep offer an insight into monitoring foetal heart health
Research on sheep has provided an insight into how we can monitor foetus heart health.
Changes in heart rate, due to low oxygen conditions, experienced...
Can darkness rewire our brains to improve hearing?
Visual and auditory senses are known to be impacted by sensory deprivation.
New research has revealed that sight deprivation changes the way brain cells interact...
World’s first magic mushroom nasal spray for PTSD and depression
PTSD and depression are two conditions that are being trialled for treatment with psilocybin.
A ‘magic mushroom’ nasal spray has been designed to make microdosing...
Electrospun fibre: a revolutionary new treatment for brain tumours
A revolutionary new treatment can provide effective treatment for brain tumours without exposing patients to the toxic effects of chemotherapy.
University of Cincinnati professor Andrew...
Long-term use of opioids could increase risk of PTSD
Links have been drawn between long-term opioid use and increased risk of PTSD.
According to a study published in Neuropsychopharmacology, long-term treatment with opioids could...
Clinical trials: FDA marks psilocybin for depression treatment
The FDA designation represents a major step forward in mental health research and for patients suffering from depression.
A non-profit medical research centre, the Usona...