MIGRAINE The world's largest gene study on migraine describes, for the first time, the genetic differences between migraine with and without aura. The results look promising for developing new medicines, says the Danish co-author.
Digital modelling of legendary fossil’s soft tissue suggests Australopithecus afarensis had powerful leg and pelvic muscles suited to tree dwelling, but knee muscles that allowed fully erect walking.
Tropical butterflies with bigger, longer and narrower wings are better able to stay cool when temperatures get too hot.
A study of more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis has discovered the first genetic variant associated with faster disease progression, which can rob patients of their mobility and independence over time.
Treatment times for radiotherapy could be reduced for some early breast cancer patients, according to a trial led by University of Cambridge and The Institute of Cancer Research, London.
The boiling new world, which zips around its star at ultraclose range, is among the lightest exoplanets found to date.
An improvement in 6-month progression-free survival warrants additional study in a larger trial, researchers said.
Glioblastoma-impacted mice lived longer when treated with combination of molecule drug and chemotherapy agent
Children who begin reading for pleasure early in life tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health when they enter adolescence, a study of more than 10,000 young adolescents in the US has found.
Cambridge scientists have identified a signature in the blood that could help predict how well an individual will respond to vaccines. The discovery, published today in Nature Communications, may explain why, even among vulnerable patient groups, some individuals have better responses to vaccines than others.
Rewilding, organic farming and the so-called ‘nature friendly farming’ measures included in some government conservation policies may accelerate global biodiversity loss, say two leading researchers.
HEADACHE A new study shows that people with migraine or frequent tension headaches have a reduced work ability in particularly three areas. The researchers hope that the new knowledge may help workplaces become better at accommodating those suffering from headaches.
The potent new adjuvant could be used to help make vaccines against HIV and other infectious diseases.
New Texas A&M research underlines the relationship between substance use and significant modifications to an inhibitory brain circuit, resulting in decreased cognitive flexibility.
A new Texas A&M AgriLife study provides insights into natural protective storm barriers along coastlines.
Peter Hotez says it’s time to start looking beyond the current pandemic and pushing back against misinformation that cost thousands of lives.
School leaders in England feel compelled to continue using a system of escalating punitive measures to manage student behaviour, even though they recognise it fails some pupils, new research suggests.
New 2-minute test launched; developed using ChatGPT technology and validated by a series of experiments involving thousands of participants.
Smart drugs do motivate people, but the added effort can lead to “erratic thinking”, adversely affecting above-average performers, according to researchers.
Study of 2,500-year-old latrines from the biblical Kingdom of Judah shows the ancient faeces within contain Giardia – a parasite that can cause dysentery.