UK law changes pose a threat to NHS communication, doctors warn
UK law changes pose a threat to the security of messaging apps - and therefore their use in the NHS. In The BMJ today, doctors warn that patient care will…
New brain implant records neuron activity for months
Recording the activity of large populations of single neurons in the brain over long periods of time is crucial to further our understanding of neural circuits, to enable novel medical…
Exposure to flame-retardant chemicals may affect pregnancy outcomes
Pregnant women exposed to specific classes of flame-retardant chemicals may face an increased risk of preterm birth, especially for baby girls, or higher birth weights, according to a Rutgers Health…
13 new biomarkers could help better predict heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes
An international academic consortium has identified 13 biomarkers that significantly improve the ability to accurately predict cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes.
Prior exposure to common cold coronaviruses can train T cells to fight SARS-CoV-2
Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found direct evidence that exposure to common cold coronaviruses can train T cells to fight SARS-CoV-2. In fact, prior exposure to…
Exploring pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and stem cell therapies for treatment of autism spectrum disorders
A research study, led by Maurizio Battino and Francesca Giampieri, with a group of researchers from the Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO), published in the…
Novel learning-based framework for predicting Alzheimer’s disease progression
About 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. The most common form is Alzheimer's disease, an incurable condition that causes brain function to…
Immune system protein can be manipulated to help fight bowel cancer
A protein in the immune system can be manipulated to help overcome bowel cancer, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Gene activity plays key role in immune cell production, study shows
As people age or become ill, their immune systems can become exhausted and less capable of fighting off viruses such as the flu or COVID-19.
Embracing mindfulness to combat life’s stressors and optimize cognitive performance
Professor Andra Smith, from the School of Psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, has combined her research and her personal experience with mindfulness to teach the course Neuroscience of…