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A new study has presented the most rigorous investigation to date into the long-term cognitive impacts of severe COVID-19. The research, led by scientists from Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge, found persistent cognitive deficits… Continue reading Cognitive impact of severe COVID equal to 20 years of brain aging
Osteoporosis is characterized by the deterioration of bone tissue, resulting in weak bones that are easily broken. There may be new hope for treating the disease, however, utilizing a naturally occurring hormone.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Scien… Continue reading Naturally occurring hormone could offer a better osteoporosis treatment
Researchers in the UK have demonstrated a new kind of ultrasound scan can diagnose prostate cancer with accuracy equal to costly and time-consuming magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The findings offer clinicians an easier way to quickly test patients f… Continue reading New ultrasound method as effective as MRI in diagnosing prostate cancer
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a simple new way to make materials with intricate nanoscale textures on their surfaces, all inspired by nature. Different patterns can have a range of applications, like making antimicrobial surface… Continue reading Nature-inspired nanotextures pop superbugs, help ships cut through water
The first findings from a landmark study following healthy adults deliberately infected with SARS-CoV-2 have revealed new and unexpected insights into the earliest stages of COVID-19. The data indicates the virus’s incubation period is shorter than exp… Continue reading World-first study infecting volunteers with COVID delivers initial results
New data from Imperial College London has found “no evidence” the Omicron variant generates less severe disease compared to prior SARS-CoV-2 variants. An analysis of an Omicron super spreader event in Norway is also offering crucial insights into the c… Continue reading UK data finds Omicron spreading fast, “no evidence” it’s milder than Delta
Could an existing piano player adapt to playing the instrument with an extra, robotic thumb? A new study suggests that the answer is yes, and interestingly enough, even people who are new to the piano are equally adept at using the added appendage.Cont… Continue reading Test subjects show surprising ability to play piano with a third thumb
When someone has suffered arm weakness due to a stroke, it’s important for them to perform repetitive exercises in order to regain strength in the limb. A new device is designed to help them do so, as they use the gadget to play video games.Continue Re… Continue reading Gaming device designed to help stroke patients regain arm strength
What if your house could respond to a rupture in one of its structural beams by simply repairing itself, or bridges could patch up their own cracks the moment they appear? As fanciful as it sounds, there is a growing field of research dedicated to so-c… Continue reading Bacteria lays foundation for building materials that repair themselves
Through a series of ingenious mouse experiments, researchers have discovered evidence that inflammation-induced histamine activity can inhibit the release of serotonin in the brain. The findings suggest histamine may play a key role in causing depressi… Continue reading Histamine may be a missing link connecting inflammation and depression