Have model organisms evolved too far?
A model organism used in laboratories for the past 100 years has evolved so extensively that it may no longer be fit for purpose.
View ArticleAI used to predict future flares of ulcerative colitis activity
Ulcerative colitis assessment could be improved after new research shows that an artificial intelligence model could predict flare-ups and complications after reading biopsies.
View ArticleOxygen groups key to unlocking graphene's antimicrobial potential
The amount of surface oxygen in graphene materials is a key factor in how effective they could be in killing bacteria - a discovery which may help to design safer and more effective products to combat...
View ArticleNaturally occurring peptide may tackle the 'root cause' of obesity-related...
Research published today shows that a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM could provide a revolutionary approach to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related diseases such as...
View ArticleMental fatigue can impair physical performance - study
People subjected to mentally demanding tasks are likely to find it harder to go on to perform physical exercise, a study shows.
View ArticleDizzy apes provide clues on human need for mind altering experiences
Great apes deliberately spin themselves in order make themselves dizzy, academics at the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham have discovered.
View ArticleRepetitive negative thinking during low mood linked to suicidal thoughts -...
A tendency towards repetitive, fixed thinking during low mood has been related to suicidal thoughts among adolescents with major depressive disorder in a new study.
View ArticleHarnessing incoherence to make sense of real-world networks Peer-Reviewed...
A new way of describing the connections in real-world systems such as food webs or social networks could lead to better methods for predicting and controlling them.
View Article2022 heatwave struck off surgery in fifth of UK hospitals
The 2022 summer heatwave resulted in a fifth of UK hospitals being forced to cancel operations during the three days when temperatures soared, a new study reveals.
View ArticleSMART warnings could protect communities at risk from flooding
Engaging communities in developing a real-time early warning system could help to reduce the often-devastating impact of flooding on people and property - particularly in mountainous regions where...
View ArticleEnglish language pushes everyone - even AI chatbots - to improve by adding
Language related to the concept of 'improvement' is more closely aligned with addition, rather than subtraction. This can lead us to make decisions which can overcomplicate things we are trying to make...
View ArticleInternet access must become human right or we risk ever-widening inequality
People around the globe are so dependent on the internet to exercise socio-economic human rights such as education, healthcare, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human...
View ArticleStarting small and simple - key to success for evolution of mammals
The ancestors of modern mammals managed to evolve into one of the most successful animal lineages - the key was to start out small and simple, a new study reveals.
View ArticleHow and when do athletes seek mental health support?
Athletes' experience of using mental health support - and their attitudes towards these services - could be better understood with a more robust approach to research.
View ArticleChronic wound healing using glass
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated that silver retains antimicrobial activity for longer when it is impregnated into 'bioactive glass', and shown for the first time how this...
View Article84% cut in Covid deaths for UK cancer patients following vaccine rollout
Cancer patients saw a significant fall in Covid-related hospitalisations and mortality following the rollout of vaccines in the first panoramic study of its kind.
View ArticleMassive pre-Jurassic reptile had weaker bite than modern crocs
The apex predators that roamed the earth 230 million years ago had a much weaker bite than previously thought, and likely couldn't crunch through bone to consume the entirety of their kills.
View ArticleBees struggle to find flowers because of air pollution
A new study has found that air pollution is preventing pollinators finding flowers because it degrades the scent.
View ArticlePrehistoric fish fills 100 million year gap in evolution of the skull
A 455-million-year-old fossil fish provides a new perspective on how vertebrates evolved to protect their brains, a study has found.
View ArticleGaza electricity crisis creates major mental health problems - study
Prolonged periods without electricity are having a severe impact on the mental health of many people living in the Gaza Strip, a new study reveals.
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