Medical research
First glimpse of body's 'steering wheel' joint sparks hope
For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human body's 'steering wheel'—the subtalar joint.
Feb 18, 2020
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University of Portsmouth
Psychology & Psychiatry
Men think they're better liars
Men are twice as likely as women to consider themselves to be good at lying and at getting away with it, new research has found.
Dec 20, 2019
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Medical research
Helping the body's ability to grow bone
For the first time, scientists have been able to study how well synthetic bone grafts stand up to the rigors and 'strains' of life, and how quickly they help bone re-grow and repair.
Jun 24, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Coffee addicts really do wake up and smell the coffee
Regular coffee drinkers can sniff out even tiny amounts of coffee and are faster at recognising the aroma, compared to non-coffee drinkers, new research has found.
May 14, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People can die from giving up the fight
People can die simply because they've given up, life has beaten them and they feel defeat is inescapable, according to new research.
Sep 27, 2018
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Neuroscience
Stress in infancy 'dramatically alters' body's organs
Scientists have found the first evidence suggesting emotional stress in infancy has significant and far-reaching effects on the body and could result in disease later in life.
May 29, 2018
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Medical research
New model may help science overcome the brain's fortress-like barrier
Scientists have helped provide a way to better understand how to enable drugs to enter the brain and how cancer cells make it past the blood brain barrier.
Sep 19, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Scientist finds secret to thriving
What it takes to thrive, rather than merely survive, could be as simple as feeling good about life and yourself and being good at something, according to new research.
Sep 8, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Tiny eye movements reveal if suspect is lying about recognition
Researchers may soon be able to tell whether a suspect is lying about recognising someone they know, according to a study from the University of Portsmouth.
Mar 24, 2017
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Medical research
Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections
A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide.
Feb 7, 2024
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