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UQ researchers launch the world's biggest drug survey

Researchers from The University of Queensland have launched the world's biggest drug survey, to gain insight into drug use around the globe.

9 Jan 2024

The secret to human brain's learning efficiency revealed

Researchers from the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit and Oxford University's Department of Computer Science have set out a new principle to explain how the brain adjusts connections between neurons during learning.

9 Jan 2024

QIAGEN receives FDA clearance of NeuMoDx CT/NG Assay for use on both NeuMoDx 96 and 288 Molecular Systems

NeuMoDx CT/NG Assay designed to improve accessibility, affordability and timeliness in sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing in the U.S..

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 9 Jan 2024

Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors

After Iowa lawmakers passed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in March, managers of an LGBTQ+ health clinic located just across the state line in Moline, Illinois, decided to start offering that care.

9 Jan 2024

Regular exercise key to unlocking whole-body health benefits and reducing disease risk

Study in Cell Metabolism explores how chronic exercise induces tissue adaptations, enhancing cardiometabolic health and reducing disease risk.

8 Jan 2024

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

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UQ researchers launch the world's biggest drug survey

The secret to human brain's learning efficiency revealed

QIAGEN receives FDA clearance of NeuMoDx CT/NG Assay for use on both NeuMoDx 96 and 288 Molecular Systems

Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors

Regular exercise key to unlocking whole-body health benefits and reducing disease risk

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

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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