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Vaccine: A more effective vaccine technology may be on the horizon. In a new study in mice, researchers from the University of Copenhagen demonstrate that a simple addition to mRNA vaccines can significantly enhance their effectiveness. The innovation could become a powerful tool in the next pandemic.

Researchers from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) and partners have discovered a new parasitic worm species named Trichuris incognita in Côte d'Ivoire.

Higher levels of wellbeing may help reduce the risk of memory loss in middle age, suggests a study led by UCL researchers, which tracked more than 10,000 over 50-year-olds across a 16-year span. Findings that are published today, in the peer-reviewed journal Aging & Mental Health , found those who said they had higher wellbeing were more likely to subsequently have better scores on memory tests.

Brain networks responsible for sensing, understanding, and responding emotionally to pain develop at different rates in infants, with the conscious understanding of pain not fully developed until after birth, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The authors of the study, published in the journal Pain , investigated how different types of pain processing develop very early on, by scanning the brains of infants born prematurely.

Life Published: 10:00 A research team led by Christian Hertweck at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) has discovered a new group of bioactive natural products in pathogenic bacteria of the genus Pandoraea : pandorabactins. They enable the bacteria to extract vital iron from other microorganisms and can thus influence the microbial balance in the human lung.

The discovery will help scientists now explore the important role of "queuosine", a microscopic molecule first discovered in the 1970s, in cancer and human health. An international team of scientists, co-led by researchers at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Florida, has cracked a decades-old mystery in human biology: how our bodies absorb a micronutrient that we rely on for everything from healthy brain function to guarding against cancer.

Error loading page resources Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine's benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments. Led by researchers at McGill University, the study suggests this approach can yield valuable therapeutic experiences that lead to longer-lasting relief than standard treatment.

Cancer: A new gene-editing method enables researchers to more easily determine whether a patient has inherited an increased risk of developing cancer-before any symptoms appear. Researchers at Rigshospitalet have tested the method and believe it has the potential to save lives worldwide. There may be hopeful news ahead for families with a history of breast and ovarian cancer.

Study reveals why children of obese mothers are more likely to develop metabolic disorders Children born to obese mothers are at higher risk of developing metabolic disorders, even if they follow a healthy diet themselves. A new study from the University of Bonn offers an explanation for this phenomenon.

Regulator-approved AI models used in eye care vary widely in providing evidence for clinical performance and lack transparency about training data, including details of gender, age and ethnicity, according to a new review led by researchers at UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital. The analysis, published in the journal npj Digital Medicine, examined 36 regulator-approved "artificial intelligence as a medical device" (AIaMD) tools in Europe, Australia and the US, and found concerning trends.

52 babies placed in therapeutic hypothermia were monitored by electroencephalogram combined with an optical neuromonitoring system to accurately determine the severity of their brain damage. Mathieu Dehaes and Elana Pinchefsky Credit: Mathieu Dehaes (CHU Sainte-Justine) et Elana Pinchefsky (NeoPeds Academy) Each year, some babies experience a lack of oxygen before or during birth, which can lead to brain injury - a medical condition known as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).

Researchers have adapted an existing coding system for human facial expressions so that the facial expressions of bonobos can also be systematically analyzed. Their research results, which have just been published in the journal PeerJ, confirm that these apes have a repertoire of 28 different facial movements, which are caused by 22 specific muscle movements.

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term condition in which the airways become narrowed, usually due to smoking or exposure to harmful substances. This results in symptoms such as shortness of breath, chronic coughing, mucus production, and fatigue. COPD often includes both chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema.

Researchers identify a protein that may help improve the treatment of obesity and cardiovascular disease Obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are increasingly present in the population. Brown adipose tissue has a protective function against these prevalent diseases, as it burns calories and can produce body heat from fat.

Error loading page resources Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. McGill-led study shows that being 'on the same page' reduces uncertainty in tumultuous times and increases satisfaction with life and work Fostering shared understanding between romantic partners may be a powerful way for people to navigate uncertainty and build a more meaningful life, a study by McGill researchers suggests.

Women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer with moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a University of Manchester study published today (Monday) in ERJ Open Research The research, which included more than 270,000 people, found no such link between asthma and working nightshifts in men.

A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has confirmed the findings of previous studies, showing positive outcomes for pimobendan treatment in dogs with heart disease. The results - using a successful application of "target trial emulation," - showed pimobendan prescription within six months of a newly diagnosed grade IV/VI heart murmur in dogs delayed the onset of congestive heart failure (CHF) and improved survival compared to not prescribing the medication.

A team from the Institut Curie, Inserm and CNRS has uncovered a hitherto unknown molecular mechanism linking estrogens (female sex hormones) to the aggravation of certain cancers not traditionally considered hormone-dependent, such as melanoma, gastric cancer and thyroid cancer.minine sex hormones) to the aggravation of certain cancers not traditionally considered hormone-dependent, such as melanoma, gastric cancer and thyroid cancer.

Oxford researchers uncover a potential new therapeutic target for a hard-to-treat form of leukaemia Researchers at the University of Oxford have uncovered a potential new therapeutic target in a particularly aggressive and hard-to-treat form of leukaemia. A new target for potential treatments for blast phase myeloproliferative neoplasm (BP-MPN), one of the most aggressive forms of leukaemia, has been identified by a research team at the University of Oxford.

An intensive low-energy diet programme, similar to the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission , significantly improved eating disorder symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes and excess weight who were at risk of developing eating disorders, according to a University of Oxford study published in The Lancet Psychiatry .