Clare Wilson
Medical reporter at New Scientist
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Details last updated 08-Feb-2019
Articles written by Clare Wilson
Rare genetic mutation linked to short stature may hold clues to longer, healthier lives
New Scientist - 26-Apr-2024
People with Laron syndrome exhibit lower levels of a growth factor associated with ageing
Read more...A CRISPR gene editing technique has cured hereditary angioedema in a single-dose
New Scientist - 31-Jan-2024
It demonstrated a remarkable cure rate, rather than merely offering a treatment
Read more...New brain atlas reveals thousands of previously unknown cell types
New Scientist - 12-Oct-2023
Could lead to new insights into neurological and mental health conditions
Read more...Why some people find it easier to be a vegetarian than others
New Scientist - 04-Oct-2023
Three gene variants more prevalent in vegetarians, impacting dietary choices
Read more...Donanemab slows Alzheimer’s disease in trial, but with serious side effects
New Scientist - 18-Jul-2023
New Alzheimer's drug benefits early-stage patients; concern remain about affordability and serious risks
Read more...A high BMI may not indicate an increased risk of death, new study finds
New Scientist - 05-Jul-2023
Overweight is not linked to death for many people, emphasizing that BMI alone is an inaccurate measure of health
Read more...Smart drugs not so smart: researchers find decreased performance in complex problem-solving tasks
New Scientist - 14-Jun-2023
Users might mistake the increased motivation and time spent on tasks as a sign of improved performance
Read more...Cancer in the young: A global trend raising alarms and spurring research
New Scientist - 29-Mar-2023
From diet to lifestyle, experts explore potential culprits behind this worrying trend
Read more...Microdosing high can be experienced even without a real drug
New Scientist - 03-Mar-2021
Placebos and microdoses of psychedelic drugs showed similar signs, but need objective evidence
Read more...Negative effects of meditation and mindfulness
New Scientist - 14-Aug-2020
Study found few people experience unwanted effects after starting meditation
Read more...A new drug against Alzheimer's targets gum disease bacteria
New Scientist - 17-Jul-2019
A different approach to Alzheimer's that may be correct
Read more...Quick, new way to check for diabetes
New Scientist - 28-Nov-2018
Shining a light onto the skin could be a new test for checking diabetes.
Read more...Lightning switches off woman’s brain implant
New Scientist - 01-May-2018
Lightning struck Slovenian woman's apartment affecting stimulation device. Device had automatica...
Read more...Hot yoga has no health benefits over other yoga
New Scientist - 19-Jan-2018
Most forms of yoga are thought to aid relaxation and muscle strengthening. But hot yoga, which ty...
Read more...Virgin birth stem cells tested for first time
New Scientist - 27-Nov-2017
“Virgin birth” stem cells come from unfertilised eggs. Parthenogenetic cells avoid the ethical i...
Read more...Cancer vaccines could eliminate tumours
New Scientist - 05-Jul-2017
Researchers have been trying to find ways to ramp up the immune response to tumours. Two new tec...
Read more...Altered bacteria could turn faeces blue if you’re ill
New Scientist - 30-May-2017
E. coli bacteria given genes that are sensitive to tetrathionate - an indicator of ulcerative col...
Read more...Artificial lungs in a backpack may free people with lung failure
New Scientist - 21-Mar-2017
Usual treatment is a large machine that pumps their blood through a gas exchanger to provide oxyg...
Read more...Calorie restriction extends life of monkeys by 3 years
New Scientist - 17-Jan-2017
Trial in macaques has found that CR makes them live 3 years longer than normal – equivalent to 9 ...
Read more...Everyday drugs could give extra years of life
New Scientist - 01-Oct-2014
Rapamycin in mice The study was published in the Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism journal.
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