Researchers have been able to restore sensation to the hand of a research participant with a severe spinal cord injury…
Very low-dose Avastin effective for preventing blindness in preterm infants
Babies born prematurely who require treatment to prevent blindness from retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) could be treated with a dose…
A new therapeutic target turns the immune system against lymphoma
Scientists have identified a key mechanism that tumor cells use to take advantage of and avoid detection from the immune…
‘Designer virus’ is first new oral polio vaccine in 50 years
Virologists report promising Phase 1 clinical results for the first new oral polio vaccine in 50 years, which they have…
Good news for the wheat-sensitive among us
New research has revealed key insights about the proteins causing two of the most common types of wheat sensitivity –…
How hearing loss in old age affects the brain
If your hearing deteriorates in old age, the risk of dementia and cognitive decline increases. So far, it hasn’t been…
Falling visibility shows African cities suffering major air pollution increases
Falling visibility in three major African cities reveals that air pollution has increased significantly over the last 45 years –…
Eye contact activates the autonomic nervous system even during video calls
A new study found that eye contact during video calls can elicit similar psychophysiological responses than those in genuine, in-person…
Icelandic DNA jigsaw-puzzle brings new knowledge about Neanderthals
An international team of researchers has put together a new image of Neanderthals based on the genes Neanderthals left in…
Dietary counselling introduced in infancy leads to better cardiovascular health in adults
Scientists investigated the long-term effects of dietary counseling on cardiovascular health. The individuals, who had participated in the trial between…