Genetic scissors: a tool for rewriting the code of life
Genetic scissors: a tool for rewriting the code of life: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to...
Taking the STING out of Motor Neuron Disease
Melbourne researchers are working towards a potential treatment to slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND), offering hope to people with this debilitating and...
Five ways to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of seasonal depression in which sufferers feel lethargic during the dark winter months, and experience relief during spring...
NHS heading for cataracts crisis
The UK is facing a cataracts catastrophe as the Covid-19 lockdown heaps pressure on already overstretched surgeons able to perform the eye operations. A leading...
Feeling fraught? 5 tips to master your anxiety
Fight or Flight Got You Feeling Fraught? Here are 5 tips to master your anxiety ahead of World Mental Health Day, which takes place on...
University of Bradford Covid-19 vaccine trial
'World first' as mass Covid-19 vaccine trial begins in Bradford. Professor leading study makes urgent plea for more BAME volunteers: The University of Bradford is...
COVID-19 disrupting mental health services
COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey finds. World Mental Health Day on 10 October to highlight urgent need to increase investment in...
COVID-19: deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
High risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients with COVID-19: In a systematic review of the worldwide published data on "Venous thromboembolism (VTE)...
UK policy on Group B Streptococcus
Group B Streptococcus (Group B Strep, Strep B, or GBS) is a common bacterium carried by many people in the gut and in women in...
Impact of coronavirus pandemic on breast cancer
Research from Estée Lauder reveals the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on women’s breast health across the UK. To mark the start of Breast...
