Scientists construct a synthetic yeast genome
The yeast genome contains redesigned chromosome sequences that can shed light on the impact of genetic variations on individual traits and potentially be used to...
Safeguarding the health of astronauts at Northumbria University
Space health experts at Northumbria University have won a global competition that will enable them to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts during spaceflight....
COVID-19 infection alters gene transcription of olfactory mucosal cells in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study identifies alterations in the transcriptomic signatures in human olfactory mucosal cells of individuals with Alzheimer's disease following SARS-CoV-2 infection, potentially contributing to...
Childhood sedentariness causes elevated cholesterol
Childhood sedentariness causes elevated cholesterol but light physical activity may neutralize it - Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood significantly increased cholesterol levels...
Black and Asian bereaved parents reveal barriers to safe maternity care
“Racism is real” Black and Asian bereaved parents reveal barriers to safe maternity care. The Listening Project report, published 14 December by the UK’s leading baby...
Christmas: Keeping you safe and out of hospital
The one place you don’t want to end up at Christmas, is the Accident and Emergency Department! Christmas is a peak time for increased stress...
Essential first aid kit to help survive Christmas and New Year
5 Health Essentials to survive Christmas - Christmas and New Year are busy times of year. The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the...
Iron accumulation: a new insight into fibrotic diseases
Fibrosis is associated with various chronic and life-threatening conditions, including pulmonary fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases, among others. These conditions collectively contribute...
Multiple sclerosis and Epstein-Barr virus: Possible basis for vaccine
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is thought to play a role that has not yet...
Urgent action needed to protect children and prevent the uptake of e-cigarettes
Urgent action needed to protect children and prevent the uptake of e-cigarettes: Urgent action is needed to control e-cigarettes to protect children, as well as...
