Eggshell nanospike discovery could improve ligament repair surgeries

Researchers have examined how a chicken egg develops its hard outer shell, anchored securely to a soft inner membrane, and believe the insights have the potential to improve reconstructive surgeries like the repair of torn ligaments, where surgeons are… Continue reading Eggshell nanospike discovery could improve ligament repair surgeries

Adult chronic pain 45% more likely after childhood trauma, study finds

New research has found that exposure to childhood trauma increases the likelihood of experiencing chronic pain, such as back and neck pain, in adulthood. The risk increased significantly with exposure to multiple adverse childhood experiences, highligh… Continue reading Adult chronic pain 45% more likely after childhood trauma, study finds

Number of known sources of repeating radio signals in space doubles

Over the last 15 years or so, astronomers have detected hundreds of unexplained radio signals from space, which they call fast radio bursts (FRBs). Now a fresh look at radio telescope data has doubled the number of known sources, bringing us closer to … Continue reading Number of known sources of repeating radio signals in space doubles

Depression is different for men and women, and the proof is in our DNA

Depression is incredibly complex, highly individual and most often linked to a cache of other triggers and comorbidities. But in 2021, a look at 1.2 million people found 178 gene variants linked to major depressive disorder (MDD) and confirmed that our… Continue reading Depression is different for men and women, and the proof is in our DNA

Fossil evidence shows that a dinosaur included mammals in its diet

It has long been known that some of the earliest mammals coexisted with the later-period dinosaurs. Now, for just the second time ever, scientists have documented fossil evidence of a dinosaur having actually eaten one of those mammals.Continue Reading… Continue reading Fossil evidence shows that a dinosaur included mammals in its diet

Hydrogel bandage uses ultrasound to better stick to the skin

Getting a bandage to stick to your skin can sometimes be difficult, particularly if that skin is wet. This isn’t a problem with an experimental new wound dressing however, which uses ultrasound-induced microbubbles to better bond with the skin.Continue… Continue reading Hydrogel bandage uses ultrasound to better stick to the skin

Simple retina test could accurately distinguish autism from ADHD

Autism and ADHD are becoming better understood, but clinicians can still find the two conditions difficult to tell apart. Now, South Australian researchers say they’ve identified biomarkers that could allow these two conditions to be diagnosed and dist… Continue reading Simple retina test could accurately distinguish autism from ADHD

Mistletoe glue could one day be used to seal wounds

In order to spread to other host trees, the parasitic mistletoe plant has very sticky seeds that cling to bird feathers, bark, and other materials. According to a recent study, the “glue” on those seeds could inspire new biomedical adhesives.Continue R… Continue reading Mistletoe glue could one day be used to seal wounds