Scientists develop rapid test for diagnosis of rare set of genetic conditions Telomeropathies are caused by premature shortening of the tips of chromosomes, the DNA molecules which contain our genetic information. Mar 17, 2021 0 29
Research breakthrough could see simple blood test replace surgery for some brain tumour patients A research breakthrough shows that a simple blood test could reduce, or in some cases replace, the need for intrusive surgery when determining the best course of treatment for patients with a specific type of brain tumor. Mar 17, 2021 0 10
COVID-19 vaccines in hand, experts tackle issues of equity in distribution One year ago, California State Epidemiologist Erica Pan recalled, she was discussing the worrying spread of COVID-19 with Bay Area health officers in advance of the region's decision to issue one of the nation's first stay-at-home ... Mar 17, 2021 0 2
Why pairing scientific advances with personal experience can help build trust in COVID-19 vaccines Since COVID-19 began to spread, researchers around the world have collectively spent thousands of hours working toward a common goal: Mitigation of the disease through better public health, understanding of its spread, and ... Mar 17, 2021 0 2
Relearning normalcy, focusing on the positive: Psychologist on the vaccine phase of the pandemic A year into the pandemic, with COVID-19 vaccines increasingly available and restrictions lifting on many businesses and activities, a return to normalcy appears on the horizon. Mar 17, 2021 0 0
Cambodian study assesses 3D scanning technologies for prosthetic limb design Cutting-edge 3D scanners have been put to the test by researchers from the University of Southampton and partners Exceed Worldwide to help increase the quality and quantity of prosthetics services around the world. Mar 17, 2021 0 0
More burnout among pregnancy, newborn care providers during pandemic, study finds Medical professionals who care for pregnant women and newborns experienced greatly increased rates of burnout during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a small study led by Stanford University School of ... Mar 17, 2021 0 9
Study exposes muscle mania stronghold on Australian young people A world-first study has revealed that muscle dysmorphia (MD) is more common in Australian young people than other obsessive compulsive and eating disorders. Mar 17, 2021 0 2
Gene therapy overcomes mutation problems in cystic fibrosis A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Germany has developed a type of gene therapy that could be used to help people with cystic fibrosis. In their paper published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, ... Mar 17, 2021 report 0 121
Why do we need booster shots, and could we mix and match different COVID vaccines? The COVID vaccine rollout is now underway in Australia and around the world. It's incredible we've been able to develop and produce safe and effective vaccines so quickly—but the current crop of vaccines might not protect ... Mar 17, 2021 0 2
