Groundbreaking gene therapy trial allows 5 children born deaf to hear

A breakthrough clinical trial using gene therapy has restored hearing to five children born deaf. After six months, the children were able to recognize speech and hold conversations, raising hopes for wider use in the near future.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Groundbreaking gene therapy trial allows 5 children born deaf to hear

Death of a sibling in childhood increases heart disease risk by 17%

New research has linked the death of a sibling early in life to a 17% increased risk of cardiovascular disease, with most being early-onset. The findings highlight the profound impact of bereavement on heart health and the need to provide extra support… Continue reading Death of a sibling in childhood increases heart disease risk by 17%

Newly found whirlpool-like currents could organize our brains

By focusing on the interaction between neurons, researchers have been able to uncover much about the way our brains operate. A new study, though, has zoomed out a bit and found larger swirling patterns that seem to help the brain organize itself across… Continue reading Newly found whirlpool-like currents could organize our brains

Air pollution strikes at the heart, linked to rhythm disturbances

We expect air pollution to negatively affect the lungs, and studies have proven that to be the case. However, new research has shown that air pollution also affects the heart and can lead to rhythm disturbances called arrhythmias. Chinese researchers u… Continue reading Air pollution strikes at the heart, linked to rhythm disturbances

Gold nanoclusters make old antibiotics effective against superbugs again

Drug resistance is an increasing problem in bacterial infections, but a new study may have uncovered a way to reinvigorate old antibiotics. Scientists have wrapped gold nanoparticles in molecules that seek out bacteria and disrupt their cell membranes,… Continue reading Gold nanoclusters make old antibiotics effective against superbugs again

Color-changing road signs could get drivers' attention

The technology may help alert both motorists and pedestrians

Even though road signs already tend to be highly reflective, some night-time drivers still don’t notice the things. New technology could help, as it causes signs to reflect in an attention-getting rainbow of changing colors.

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