Revamped design could take powerful biological computers from the test tube to the cell
Researchers may have developed long-lived biological computers that could potentially persist inside cells. Researchers forgo…
Year: 2022
New potentially painkilling compound found in deep-water cone snails
In a new study, researchers report that a group of cone snails produces a venom…
Rewriting the history books: Why the Vikings left Greenland
One of the great mysteries of late medieval history is why did the Norse, who…
Empathy softens teachers’ biases, reduces racial gap in student suspensions
Interventions that seek to evoke empathy in teachers can sideline biases and narrow the racial…
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Neuroscientists identify mechanism for long term memory storage
While studying how memories are formed and stored in the brain, a team identified a…
Targeted demand response reduces price volatility of electric grid
Demand response, a measure taken to reduce the energy load in response to supply constraints,…
FDA approved new immunotherapy regimen for patients with melanoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel therapy for patients with metastatic…
Fermi Arcs in an Antiferromagnet detected at BESSY II
Researchers have analyzed samples of NdBi crystals which display interesting magnetic properties. In their experiments…
UN health agency appeals to reverse gains lost in fight against tuberculosis
World TB Day is marked on 23 March, and this year, the World Health Organization…
Single-photon source paves the way for practical quantum encryption
Researchers describe new high-purity single-photon source that can operate at room temperature. The source is…
Origins of diabetes may be different in men and women
Researchers look at how fat tissue from different parts of the body may lead to…
Study finds complex relationships between bacteria and markers of lower airway infection and inflammation in cystic fibrosis
The lower airways of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) have unique biochemical features that correlate…
Quantum sensors: Measuring even more precisely
Two teams of physicists have designed the first programmable quantum sensor, and tested it in…
New study of Yellowstone National Park shines new light on once hidden details of the famous American landmark
Those who have visited the park may have asked themselves, ‘Where does all the hot…
Dense bones allowed Spinosaurus to hunt underwater
Spinosaurus is the largest predatory dinosaur known — over two metres longer than the longest…
STAT+: Scientists test tetanus bacteria as a weapon to target pancreatic tumors
Pancreatic cancer has proved one of the most deadly forms of the disease, and the…
Ukraine’s children: Use evidence to support child protection in emergencies
The images of Ukraine’s children are hard to ignore. Wearing bobble hats and clutching teddy…
Atossa – The protein queen commanding cell invasion
Immune cells are our body’s police force, but how can they reach the crime scene…
New method of pancreatic islet cryopreservation marks breakthrough for diabetes cure
Engineering and medical researchers have developed a new process for successfully storing specialized pancreatic islet…
Don’t underestimate undulating graphene
A theory suggests putting graphene on an undulating surface stresses it enough to create a…
Going door-to-door to save Egypt’s pumpkins and address global food insecurity
How does one help save an iconic, nutritious Egyptian crop that will help meet the…
Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella strains not seen in migrating wild birds
Although many wild birds carry Salmonella, the strains of the bacteria they convey usually do…
Using marinated eggs to demonstrate diffusion
Researchers were inspired by marinated eggs to demonstrate how diffusion works in an easy and…
Mistreatment in childbirth, a human rights and healthcare problem, new study warns
Women across the world face unacceptable mistreatment during childbirth, according to a new study from…
IVF children shown to have a better quality of life as adults in new study
Being conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, may provide some advantages in…
The NHS bursary: what am I entitled to?
This article is aimed at medical students who reside in England. Check for eligibility on…
Globins – on the hunt to protect your liver
Researchers have discovered in mice an additional use of globins as an intravenous drug that…
New pumpkin shaped nucleus radiates protons with record setting rate
A new atomic nucleus 149-Lutetium, consisting of 71 protons and 78 neutrons, has been synthesized….
Taliban’s backtracking on girls’ education, ‘deeply damaging’
Following a U-turn over re-opening girls’ secondary schools in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the UN human…
Was lockdown necessary?
On 23 March 2020 at 8 pm prime minister Boris Johnson came onto our TV…
Firefighters’ risk of irregular heartbeat linked to number of on-the-job fire exposures
The more fires they respond to, the higher the risk of atrial fibrillation or AFib…
Predatory bacteria
Tiny predatory bacteria attack microorganisms. These ultramicrobacteria are widely distributed, for example, in sewage treatment…
Wide-ranging problems in children born before 24 weeks gestation
In a study of children born after a pregnancy of less than 24 weeks, nearly…
Modern animal life could have origins in delta
The ancestors of many animal species alive today may have lived in a delta in…
Researchers map the movement of white dwarfs of the Milky Way
White dwarfs were once normal stars similar to the Sun but then collapsed after exhausting…
New advances in the protein folding process thermodynamics
In biophysics, the kinetic states of molecules play a determining role in the metabolic and…
Lack of transparency over cost of conservation projects hampers ability to prioritize funds for nature protection
A new study has found that costs of conservation projects are rarely reported, making it…
Migrants from south carrying maize were early Maya ancestors
Archaeologists show that a site in Belize was critical in studying the origins of the…
Self-monitoring blood oxygen at home can help COVID patients spot early warning signs, study finds
Measuring blood oxygen levels at home is a safe way for people with COVID-19 to…
Balancing access and continuity in general practice
Salisbury captures the essence of general practice: the long term relationships with our patients.1 These…
The complexity and joy of general practice: time for GPs to shout a little louder
Based on my short career so far, Salisbury is correct that “bad mouthing” of general…
BMA expresses gratitude and grief for doctors who died from covid
bmj;376/mar23_12/o752/FAF1faSarah Turton/BMA NewsChaand Nagpaul (centre), BMA council chair, this week addressed the guests at a…
Seven days in medicine: 16-22 March
Covid-19Doctors urge UK action on global vaccine fundingThe #vaccinatetheworld campaign, started by a group of…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Moderna asks FDA to OK Covid shot for kids under 6; big generic maker to close U.S. plant
Top of the morning to you. Another busy day is unfolding here on the Pharmalot…
Water fluoridation can significantly reduce tooth decay in children, report confirms
Adding fluoride to drinking water can significantly reduce tooth extractions and cavities among children and…
Airborne transmission: Are CO2 monitors a long term solution or “pandemic hack?”
There is ample evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can become airborne1 and that ventilation reduces the risk…
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Moderna to ask FDA to authorize Covid-19 vaccine in children 6 months to 6 years
Moderna announced Wednesday that it will ask the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its…
Good riddance to the face-to-face medical conference
Oliver asks if covid has killed the medical conference.1 I hope so. I struggle to…
Russia’s war in Ukraine is killing cancer care in both countries
As the war in Ukraine unleashed chaos and upended millions of lives, many Ukrainians had…
David Oliver: Can the recovery plan for elective care in England deliver?
Even before the covid-19 pandemic hit the UK in 2020, waiting lists for elective outpatient…