Health & Medicine
Scientists plot incredibly detailed 3D map of the fruit fly’s brain wiring
It's like a Google Maps of the brain.
A new “ghost lineage” of humans found in Africa
DNA analysis shows a 'profoundly different' landscape than we thought.
New Chinese coronavirus may have come from snakes, through food markets
The dreaded coronavirus which is causing a pandemic may have come from snakes.
That mysterious China virus? It’s reached Washington
Authorities have been caught off guard by the spreading of a pneumonia-like virus from China into the US.
Your belly fat is increasing the risk of a heart attack
An unhealthy waist circumference puts patients at risk of subsequent heart attacks regardless of how many drugs they use.
Hand-held device shows promise in treating gastroparesis
A device initially designed for treating migraines is effective against a stomach condition, too.
First identified biomarker for PTSD could hold the key to treating the disorder
A functional cure would be a life-changer for millions across the world.
Schizophrenia patients show fewer brain connections than healthy people
"This suggests that loss of synapses could underlie the development of schizophrenia," the authors explain.
New shape-shifting metal particles shred drug-resistant bacteria to bits
You can't adapt to gettin' stabbed.
The world’s first ‘living machines’ can move, carry loads, and repair themselves
They can move, carry loads, and repair themselves.
10 Innovations Changing Healthcare in 2020
Technology and healthcare have always been intertwined but the future might be more promising than we ever dreamed.
Global diets are converging, and that’s good news for our health and the environment
"We must harness these advances and set in place policies that provide healthier foods for people everywhere, especially those who can currently least afford them."
China releases draft genome of new pneumonia outbreak virus
The international community has issued preliminary guidance to help countries prepare for new cases of the outbreak.
What’s the link between music, pleasure, and emotion?
It's basically just sound, so why can it influence us as it does?
This new bandage stops bleeding without sticking to wound
Scientists have devised a new king of bandage that simultaniously repels blood and promotes clotting.
Could installing air filters into classrooms raise students’ performance?
A thought-provoking working paper suggests that installing air filters into classrooms could help students perform better by a significant margin. A simple air filtering system could significantly increase school grades....
Body temperatures have dropped in the past century, and it’s probably because our lives are better
How hot are you? Probably not as hot as you think.
