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Researchers study neuronal activity in brain that prevents individuals from doing physical activity

About 30% of adults and 80% of teenagers today do not meet the minimum levels of daily physical activity for staying healthy, as recommended by the World Health Organisation.

18 Sep 2018

UTA scientist to provide new insights on the role of 'jumping genes'

A biology researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington will be using the high-tech tools provided by the North Texas Genome Center to shed light on the role of 'jumping genes'.

14 Sep 2018

Aging may have originated at the very beginning of life, says study

A new USC Dornsife study indicates that aging may have originated at the very beginning of the evolution of life, at the same time as the evolution of the first genes.

13 Sep 2018

UTA doctoral student receives prestigious grant to fund research in genetic variation

A doctoral student in biology at The University of Texas at Arlington has received a prestigious grant to fund her research in genetic variation in whiptail lizards.

7 Sep 2018

Sexuality essentially silenced following stroke

Stroke survivors and their partners are not adequately supported to deal with changes to their relationships, self-identity, gender roles and intimacy following stroke, according to new research from the University of Sydney.

6 Sep 2018

Mechanical properties of viral DNA influence the course of infection, study finds

A new study reveals a previously unknown mechanism that governs whether viruses that infect bacteria will quickly kill their hosts or remain latent inside the cell. The discovery, reported in the journal eLife, also may apply to viruses that infect humans and other animals, the researcher said.

5 Sep 2018

Likelihood of IVF success increases if 18 to 20 eggs are collected

The likelihood of childbirth after in vitro fertilization treatment increases if 18 to 20 eggs are stimulated to mature in a woman's ovaries, a dissertation at Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden, shows. That is more eggs than the number aimed at in today's IVF treatments.

3 Sep 2018

Men are missing from fertility debates and surveys, reveals research

Men are missing from fertility debates and crucial support services because they are often not included in studies and, when they are, it is usually only married, heterosexual men who are asked for data.

30 Aug 2018

Studies on fruit flies reveal new findings of how neurons in the brain function

Studies of the song of the fruit flies reveal new findings of how the neurons in the brain function. These results can be used to uncover new knowledge on how brains in general function which in the longer term may have medical significance.

25 Aug 2018

Endocrinology and the Military: How Being on the Frontline Affects Women

Sqn Ldr Robert M. Gifford from the University of Edinburgh discusses the latest endocrinological research from the front line, and what his talk will cover at Medical Innovation 2018.

From Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 24 Aug 2018

Study looks at boxer shorts versus underpants and sperm count

A new study from the Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health has shown that loose underwear such as boxers may be better for sperm counts in men when compared to tight ones such as briefs.

8 Aug 2018

Genetic testing before embryo transfer makes no difference to live birth rates

The genetic screening of fertilized eggs for embryo selection in assisted reproduction makes no difference to live birth rates, according to results from the largest published study of its kind.

6 Aug 2018

Study offers insight into factors influencing decision to perform C-sections

Fear of litigation and perceived safety concerns and are among the key factors influencing the decision to perform a cesarean section, according to a major international literature review conducted by researchers at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin.

31 Jul 2018

Study shows why women with multiple pregnancies tend to age quickly

Multiple pregnancies might make women's cells age more quickly, a new Northwestern University study suggests.

26 Jul 2018

Small RNA in sperm shown to be essential for embryonic development

New research has shown that small RNA in sperm is essential for embryo implantation and embryonic development. The findings will be used to optimize IVF.

26 Jul 2018

New study may advance clinical management of infertile couples

A research team have identified the mechanism by which the fertilized egg balances out chromosomes inherited from the mother and the father.

25 Jul 2018

New project explores health effects of dangerous chemicals

The EDC-MIXRISK project is exploring the health effects of a group of man-made substances that have been shown to disrupt the body’s endocrine system, the collection of hormone-producing glands that regulate growth and development, metabolism, reproduction and even mood and sleep patterns.

23 Jul 2018

Australian-led global guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of women with PCOS

Australian led global guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of the primary cause of infertility in women will be published simultaneously in three international journals, supported by a suite of health professional and patient resources to improve health outcomes for women with PCOS.

23 Jul 2018

Physical and sexual abuse in childhood associated with endometriosis risk

A large prospective study has found that sexual and physical abuse in childhood and adolescence is associated with a greater risk of endometriosis diagnosed during adulthood.

17 Jul 2018

Occupational safety and health at workplace

The Permanent Senate Commission for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds in the Work Area of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has presented the 2018 List of Maximum Workplace Concentrations and Biological Tolerance Values.

17 Jul 2018