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Bottled water harbors a quarter of a million tiny plastic particles, posing unknown health risks

Researchers discovered an average of 240,000 nanoplastic particles per liter in bottled water, far exceeding previous estimates, raising concerns about their potential to invade human cells and impact health due to their ability to pass through biological barriers.

8 Jan 2024

Unraveling the brain-fat pathway that dictates aging in mice

In recent years, research has begun to reveal that the lines of communication between the body's organs are key regulators of aging.

8 Jan 2024

Does being physically fit improve your attention span?

Better physical fitness is associated with better attention and concentration.

8 Jan 2024

Bipolar disorder cuts lives short more than smoking

Having bipolar disorder – a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods – can make life more challenging.

4 Jan 2024

Seizures may be responsible for some sudden deaths in children, study finds

In a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have identified brief seizures, accompanied by muscle convulsions, as a potential cause.

4 Jan 2024

Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland.

3 Jan 2024

Patients with narcolepsy face a dual nightmare of medication shortages and stigma

Nina Shand couldn't stay awake. She had taken afternoon naps since she was a teenager to accommodate her "work hard, play hard" attitude, but when she was in her mid-20s the sleepiness became more severe.

3 Jan 2024

University of Michigan project seeks to improve control of robotic prosthetic legs

A smoother experience for robotic prosthetic leg users is the aim of a University of Michigan project that has received renewed support from the National Institutes of Health.

21 Dec 2023

R21/Matrix-M vaccine gets WHO green light for global rollout

The R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine is one step closer to mass rollout, after officially receiving WHO prequalification status, making it eligible for procurement by United Nations agencies.

21 Dec 2023

Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification

Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

21 Dec 2023

Study reveals brain's built-in mechanism for stitching experiences into memories

Scientists at NTNU's Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience in Norway have discovered a pattern of activity in the brain that serves as a template for building sequential experiences.

20 Dec 2023

AI-powered "Coscientist" system designs and executes chemical reactions

In less time than it will take you to read this article, an artificial intelligence-driven system was able to autonomously learn about certain Nobel Prize-winning chemical reactions and design a successful laboratory procedure to make them.

20 Dec 2023

New doula benefit ‘life-changing’ for California mom

When Mia Bloomer found out she was pregnant with her fourth child, she wanted a different birth experience. She wanted to feel empowered, informed, and heard — elements she found lacking during her earlier births.

19 Dec 2023

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

Review examines the relationship between type 1 diabetes and weight disorders, debunking myths about T1D and offering recommendations for future research and therapeutic interventions.

18 Dec 2023

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

The human gut is home to hundreds of different bacterial species collectively known as the gut microbiome.

15 Dec 2023

Study tracks evolution of deadly chicken virus using ancient DNA

An international team of scientists led by geneticists and disease biologists from the University of Oxford and LMU Munich have used ancient DNA to trace the evolution of Marek's Disease Virus (MDV).

15 Dec 2023

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health Center, located at Providence Saint John's Health Center.

13 Dec 2023

Utilizing firefly liquid handling for laboratory developed tests

In this interview, News Medical speaks with SPT Labtech about utilizing the firefly for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDT), specifically for the field of NGS library prep-based LDT.

From SPT Labtech 13 Dec 2023

UK Aid awards funding to Oxford Vaccine Group for research into prevention of five epidemic threats

Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG), which led the rapid clinical development of the Oxford vaccine in COVID-19 in the pandemic, has been awarded a total of £7,788,783 by UK Aid for research into the prevention of five dangerous diseases with epidemic or pandemic potential.

13 Dec 2023

People with disabilities hope autonomous vehicles deliver independence

Myrna Peterson predicts self-driving vehicles will be a ticket out of isolation and loneliness for people like her, who live outside big cities and have disabilities that prevent them from driving.

12 Dec 2023

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Bottled water harbors a quarter of a million tiny plastic particles, posing unknown health risks

Unraveling the brain-fat pathway that dictates aging in mice

Does being physically fit improve your attention span?

Bipolar disorder cuts lives short more than smoking

Seizures may be responsible for some sudden deaths in children, study finds

Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy

Patients with narcolepsy face a dual nightmare of medication shortages and stigma

University of Michigan project seeks to improve control of robotic prosthetic legs

R21/Matrix-M vaccine gets WHO green light for global rollout

Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification

Study reveals brain's built-in mechanism for stitching experiences into memories

AI-powered "Coscientist" system designs and executes chemical reactions

New doula benefit ‘life-changing’ for California mom

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

Study tracks evolution of deadly chicken virus using ancient DNA

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

Utilizing firefly liquid handling for laboratory developed tests

UK Aid awards funding to Oxford Vaccine Group for research into prevention of five epidemic threats

People with disabilities hope autonomous vehicles deliver independence

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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