Advances in nanotechnology have made it possible to fabricate structures out of DNA for use in biomedical applications like delivering drugs or creating vaccines, but new research in mice investigates the safety of the technology. Using a technique called DNA Origami (DO) – a process which involves folding complementary strands of DNA into double helixes over and over again – […]

Recovery from severe COVID-19 is characterized by a reduction of certain white blood cells and changes in the molecular regulation of the immune system. This is the conclusion of an international research team coordinated by DZNE, which reports on this in the journal Cell Reports Medicine. The scientists examined the blood of 139 patients who had received intensive care. Using […]

The relative rates of hospital contacts for coagulation disorder and cerebrovascular disease are increased after AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccination, particularly for thrombocytopenia and cerebral venous thrombosis, according to a study published online June 14 in JAMA Network Open. Jacob Dag Berild, M.D., from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo, and colleagues examined the association between AZD1222, BNT162b2, and mRNA-1273 […]

A study led by the University of California, Irvine shows a strong relationship between prolonged exposure to low levels of radon and lung cancer, indicating a need for enhanced protection measures. Radon gas in the air decays into tiny radioactive particles that can damage lung cells and lead to cancer. Findings were recently published in the online journal Environmental Health […]

Sleep time may be a modifiable risk factor for cancer, according to a recent study from Japan. The findings reveal that sleeping 10-plus hours may increase a woman’s risk of getting cancer and both men and women’s risk of dying from cancer.  The researchers say their findings may help refine sleep recommendations in Japan, which currently advise working, middle-aged adults […]

Just-for-fun presents. Dessert for breakfast. Sharing laughs and making memories — it’s what daddy-daughter dates are all about! David Beckham recently spent some one-on-one time with his daughter Harper Seven, 10, and the video he posted to Instagram yesterday shows a glimpse into their special day. The video begins with the former English soccer player looking into the camera. He’s […]

University of Queensland researchers have found enjoying a daily latte or a black coffee causes no increased risk to pregnancy. Dr Gunn-Helen Moen, Dr Daniel Hwang and Caroline Brito Nunes from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience used genetics to analyse coffee drinking behaviour, and their findings show limited coffee consumption during pregnancy didn’t increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or […]

Researchers from the UPF Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) propose a new method to differentiate signals from the epileptic focus from those recorded in other parts of the brain without the presence of an epileptic seizure. This technique may help detect epilepsy-induced features from these signals much quicker than conventional analysis techniques. The results have been published in […]

Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, affecting thinking and behaviors as you age. But what if you could stop this degenerative disease in its tracks? A world-first study from the University of South Australia could make this a reality as new genetic research shows a direct link between dementia and a […]

Meghan Markle 'hasn't seen her father after stroke' says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info It says it is not possible to completely prevent strokes […]