Self-adaptable electronic eyewear made driving easy and safe

Balance light levels while driving & tech might benefit other sectors too

A new IVF method using a robot and AI helped a couple have a baby

Early success is promising, but bigger studies are needed

Weekend workouts, lifelong benefits

New research shows weekend exercise can match the benefits of daily workouts

Can we slow brain ageing? New study identifies promising drugs and supplements

Researchers identify key genes and treatments for brain ageing, but experts warn of risks

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032

More data may change the risk estimate, either increasing or decreasing it

Thought-powered flight: brain implant enables virtual drone control

Paralyzed man navigates drone with groundbreaking brain tech

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lower risks for 42 conditions but increase risks for 19 others

Approved uses are beneficial, but risks for off-label uses remain uncertain

Sleeping pills may hinder brain’s nightly cleanup

Research reveals reduced waste clearance during sleep with common medications like Ambien

AI models show high accuracy in tests but fail during real-like patient conversations

Human doctors still excel in gathering patient information and making diagnoses

13 proteins linked to brain ageing show changes at ages 57, 70, and 78

They could help predict brain health issues like dementia and stroke earlier

How close is H5N1 bird flu to becoming airborne?

A single mutation could unlock the virus's potential for human-to-human transmission

Surprising health benefits of creatine beyond muscle gain

Science-backed benefits for athletes and everyday people

Unlocking the secrets of weight regain

DNA changes in fat cells may explain rebound weight gain after treatment

Mapping the evolution of cancer: insights from the Human Tumor Atlas Network

Unravelling tumour dynamics to enhance cancer treatment

Electric skin patch shows promise in preventing post-surgery infections

New technology uses gentle zaps to reduce harmful bacteria without antibiotics

Semaglutide may dampen motivation to exercise in mice

Findings highlight potential unintended effects of weight-loss medications on exercise motivation

Stem cell breakthrough offers new hope for age-related vision loss

A successful retinal transplant in a monkey shows promise for treating vision loss

Parkrun participation linked to increased life satisfaction

New research suggests community fitness events can provide a meaningful boost to personal well-being

The growing threat of antibiotic resistance: A global crisis in the making

How drug-resistant infections could claim millions of lives by 2050 without urgent action

Breakthrough blood test could revolutionize ALS diagnosis

Researchers identify genetic markers that could lead to a faster and affordable test for ALS

New wearable band monitors sweat to help users avoid overexertion

It offers a non-invasive alternative to blood lactate testing

Lab-grown blood stem cells: A game-changer for cancer treatment

New stem cell breakthrough offers personalized cancer treatment with less rejection risk

Common low-calorie sweetener 'erythritol' may lead to heart attacks and strokes

Research challenges erythritol's reputation as a healthy alternative to sugar

Keto diet beats low-sugar for fat loss, but raises cholesterol and affects gut

Study highlights trade-offs between rapid weight loss and potential health risks

New gene-editing tool, 'bridge editing,' surpasses CRISPR in precise DNA alterations

Potential for advancements in medicine, agriculture, and other fields

Millions living near airports at risk due to ultrafine particle pollution from airplanes

Particles are linked to respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases

Popular sugar substitute xylitol increases risk of heart disease, stroke

Xylitol consumption warrants caution due to potential blood clotting concerns

Bioelectronic skin patch with living bacteria heals psoriasis in mice

This patch also monitors skin health, offering a potential new avenue for treatment

Keto diet accelerated organ aging in mice due to increased senescent cells

Switching the mice back to a standard diet reduced the damage

Scientists revive frozen human brain tissue without any damage

Novel technique raises hope for studying brain complexities

Ingestible sensor developed by MIT monitors gut's electrical activity

This innovative device has been successfully tested in pigs

Getting angry can mess with blood vessels and raise risk of heart problems

Research highlights the importance of managing anger and stress for heart health

Rare genetic mutation linked to short stature may hold clues to longer, healthier lives

People with Laron syndrome exhibit lower levels of a growth factor associated with ageing

Sleeplessness can make you feel 10 years older, study finds

Getting enough sleep is the secret to feeling younger and healthier

Novel antibody therapy rejuvenates aging immune systems in mice

Potential treatment approach to boost immunity and fight disease in older adults

Scientists successfully transplant genetically modified pig kidney into a living human

This procedure marks a major milestone in xenotransplantation

Intermittent fasting could lead to increased heart disease mortality

More studies needed, perhaps time-restricted eating provides short-term gain but long-term pain

Walking 10,000 steps daily linked to healthier heart and longer life

New study validates 10,000 steps as a perfect target, a progress for fitness advice

AI and 3D printer creates natural prosthetic eyes in less time

Novel method for natural-looking eyes, offering comfort and wider access

High vitamin B3 (niacin) in your blood might raise your risk of heart attacks

Fortified foods and supplements can increase niacin levels in the body

Forget pills, imagine inhaling your medicine directly to your lungs

New "nano-pods" carrying antibiotics fight infections in the lungs of mice

A CRISPR gene editing technique has cured hereditary angioedema in a single-dose

It demonstrated a remarkable cure rate, rather than merely offering a treatment

Clinical trials show the power of support in the fight against diabetes

Surprising impact of encouragement and guidance on remission rates revealed

Global longevity gap narrows as men catching up with women's longer lifespans

Advances in healthcare and lifestyle changes bridge the gender gap in life expectancy

UK survey finds no mental health boost from workplace well-being initiatives

Research urged to shift focus to workload, hours, and management style

Easy-to-use robotic third arm can supercharge your productivity

Mind-machine interface lets you control an extra limb with breathing and eye movements

Tiny robots made of DNA can self-replicate and deliver drugs inside the body

Potential future of targeted drug delivery and advanced nanotechnology applications

A fatty acid in beef and milk could be used to treat cancer

The acid eliminates tumours by activating immune cells to combat cancerous cells

Drones deliver life-saving defibrillators faster than ambulances

Drone technology could revolutionize emergency response & improve survival for cardiac arrest patients

Ingestible electronic pill detects sleep apnea and opioid overdoses

Revolutionary pill that could save lives by alerting for serious medical conditions

Single-dose gene-editing therapy offers permanent solution to high cholesterol levels

Early results show promise in eliminating the need for lifelong statins

U.S. men are dying much younger than women, as gender gap for death widens

COVID-19, drug and alcohol abuse, & suicide fuel a 6-year life expectancy disparity

Seeing your friends and family often can help you live longer

People who never have visitors are at a 39% higher risk of dying

New brain atlas reveals thousands of previously unknown cell types

Could lead to new insights into neurological and mental health conditions

Why some people find it easier to be a vegetarian than others

Three gene variants more prevalent in vegetarians, impacting dietary choices

New, publicly available "unknome" database for poorly studied proteins

Many neglected proteins/genes have essential function, finding out may accelerate future research

Intermittent fasting may help you lose weight and fight infections

T cells effectively fight pathogens using energy fuel as ketones, which are typically produced in fasting

Genetics and physical markers reveal that women age faster in their 30s and 50s

Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause may speed up the ageing process

Young blood slows down ageing process of older mice

Infusion of youthful blood increased lifespan by 5% and improved age-related gene alterations

Is a daily aspirin regimen necessary for everyone? Not really, study finds

Aspirin found to increase the risk of brain bleeds in older healthy individuals

Your genes determine your food cravings and eating habits

Identifying genetic preferences may hold the key to personalized nutrition and healthy eating

Donanemab slows Alzheimer’s disease in trial, but with serious side effects

New Alzheimer's drug benefits early-stage patients; concern remain about affordability and serious risks

Gene therapy restores partial red colour vision in total colour blindness patients

Despite the limited improvement, gene therapy offers hope for future breakthroughs in restoring vision

A high BMI may not indicate an increased risk of death, new study finds

Overweight is not linked to death for many people, emphasizing that BMI alone is an inaccurate measure of health

Hunter-gatherer diet unveils incredible gut microbiome diversity

A study of Tanzania's Hadza people reveals over a thousand new gut microorganism species

Smart drugs not so smart: researchers find decreased performance in complex problem-solving tasks

Users might mistake the increased motivation and time spent on tasks as a sign of improved performance

Diabetes medication metformin could lower long COVID risk by 41%, study suggests

Metformin may function as an anti-inflammatory and potentially reduce the viral load of SARS-CoV-2

Junk food is not just bad for your waistline, but also your sleep

High-fat, high-sugar diet reduces deep sleep quality and alters brain activity

Game-changing bacteriophage could revolutionize gene therapy

Ability to carry vast amounts of DNA and other molecules promises substantial advancements in gene and cell therapies

Bacterial 'nanosyringes' inject drugs directly into human cells

More research needed but a revolutionary way to treat many diseases, including cancer

Cancer in the young: A global trend raising alarms and spurring research

From diet to lifestyle, experts explore potential culprits behind this worrying trend

Cellular ageing signs emerge earlier in women than men

Machine learning analysis of millions of biopsy reports has potential implications for disease risk and treatment

Taking aspirin daily may increase the risk of dangerous falls for older people

Caution advised in prescribing to elderly without heart risks

Vitamin D deficiency tackled by new gene-edited tomatoes

Researchers used CRISPR to edit a gene in tomatoes, enabling them to produce vitamin

Gene therapy gel heals wounds in people with rare genetic skin condition

Positive results in clinical trials provide hope for conditions that currently have no specific treatments

Women are 61% more likely to die after losing weight

Improving physical activity & grip strength can help you live a long and healthy life

Galapagos giant tortoises kill damaged cells to resist cancer and ageing

Large, long living animals offer insights on natural ways of cancer resistance

Wearable medical devices can monitor health all day using finger sweat

Self-powered sensors with biofuel cells harvest energy from sweat even while you sleep

Detailed map of connections within the human brain created by Google

Benefit to explore how the cell map differs in people with mental illness

A snailfish modified its DNA for survival in the deep ocean

Yap hadal snailfish made extra genes to repair DNA & stay alive in high-pressure deep-sea waters

Experts made synthetic cells that multiply like natural bacteria

7 additional genes created normally dividing artificial cells - interesting tool for future research works

Virus comes back to life in a survivor of Ebola

Ebola survivor harboured the virus for 5 years & transmission could spark new outbreaks

Microdosing high can be experienced even without a real drug

Placebos and microdoses of psychedelic drugs showed similar signs, but need objective evidence

Magnetic spray transforms objects into lifesaving robots

Scientists made mini robots that work under magnetic field to deliver pills

E-cigarettes don't help people give up smoking

Vaping, patches, sprays - or nothing at all - all pretty much the same with a 10% success rate

Mass production possible of laser powered/guided robots small enough to inject

You could fit 50,000 of these in a drop of blood - nanomedicine is getting closer

Negative effects of meditation and mindfulness

Study found few people experience unwanted effects after starting meditation

New language learning in adults possible with nerve stimulation

Non-invasive ear device could soon help to better connect the world through speech

Taking these 12 health measures can help prevent or delay dementia

It is never too early or too late to prioritise reducing disease risks

Fewer genetic mutations gets few more years added to your lifespan

Will it be possible to remove such mutations from reproductive cells?

CRISPR gene editing to cure beta thalassaemia and sickle cell disease

Didn't change the inherited faulty gene, but gene to switch on fetal haemoglobin production

Researchers successfully 3D-printed human-like ears in mice

Can potentially repair damaged cartilage in other parts of the human body

Protect yourself from coronavirus as lockdown eased

Tips from New Scientist on returning to work and travelling around

Brain-computer interface can help feel and move the hands in paralysed

This restores activities of daily living and reduces functional dependency

DNA testing in a cheap, lightweight portable device

This 10 dollar device can give results in about one and half hours

You are unlikely to gain long term benefits by sticking to a diet

Honeymoon period for these short-lived results are about six months

Scientists can control target nerve cells in living nematodes

Until now there has been no way to control only a selected group of nerve cells

Lettuce grown in space vs one from Earth: very similar nutrient levels

Research suggests astronauts could soon produce their own food in space

AI predicts the likelihood of finding antidepressant helpful

If developed, new research could help to improve the quality of mental disease treatments

Downhill trend of the demand for consumer genomics

They are laying off staff now as their profits are not as high as before

CRISPR gene editing to help immune cells target and kill cancer

First CRISPR cancer trial in the world publish its promising findings

Manmade glacier stores water to be used during low rainfall

Melting of natural glaciers has become erratic due to climate change

Cooling trend of human body temperature

Every decade since 1860, American body temperature has declined by 0.03°C

Metabolism and mitochondria gene function impacted by spaceflight

Most changes reversed when back on Earth - but what about Mars microgravity?

94% of people stop using mental health apps after 15 days

Apps that enable you to talk to someone experiencing similar issues are used the most

CRISPR technology edited plant cells after being sprayed on their leaves

Can get into animal cells, so I wonder if this could be used with humans in future?

Real-time neuron simulation achieved by the University of Manchester

Only represents a tiny amount of brain, but will eventually be more powerful than humans

Experimental drug reversed the fat build up in the liver

Tests done on animals suggest that CRMP reduces heart disease risk and animals didn't lose weight

Prosthetics with sensors are superior to conventional prosthetics

More likely to climb stairs faster and walk over obstacles safely

Bionic eye - a possible revolutionary device for people with vision loss

Bionic eye effectively replaces the missing central portion, but not in high definition

A new drug against Alzheimer's targets gum disease bacteria

A different approach to Alzheimer's that may be correct

Two hours of nature per week may improve health and wellbeing

No need for physical activity during these 2 hours, just sit back and relax

Quick, new way to check for diabetes

Shining a light onto the skin could be a new test for checking diabetes.

Only 1 in 5 UK adults would choose to live forever

Immortality is not appealing to 70% of the UK due to concerns regarding quality of life

Lightning switches off woman’s brain implant

Lightning struck Slovenian woman's apartment affecting stimulation device. Device had automatica...

More education is what makes people live longer

Economists previously concluded that wealth itself increases longevity. Data compiled from 174 c...

Hot yoga has no health benefits over other yoga

Most forms of yoga are thought to aid relaxation and muscle strengthening. But hot yoga, which ty...

Virgin birth stem cells tested for first time

“Virgin birth” stem cells come from unfertilised eggs. Parthenogenetic cells avoid the ethical i...

12% chance tech-destroying solar flare could hit in next decade

In 1859, a powerful solar storm affected the Telegraph systems of the day. Today it could knock ...

Skin-tight exoskeleton lets users change direction

Robotic exoskeletons are often used for rehabilitation: they do your walking for you. A body-hu...

Air pollution blamed for 500,000 early deaths in Europe in 2014

According to European Environment Agency filthy air killed half a million people in Europe premat...

Doing housework can extend your life

One in 12 deaths could be prevented with 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week. That...

Computer knows how much pain you are in

New algorithm analyses facial expressions to objectively measure pain

Tiny robots heal stomach ulcers in mice

Micromotors are autonomous vehicles the width of a human hair. They use bubbles to power the tra...

Alternative cancer treatmenta double risk of death

Skyler Johnson and his colleagues at Yale School of Medicine in Connecticut say that  people who ...

Dragons with blood that can save people’s lives

“Komodo dragons" are the type of lizards living in Indonesian island of Komodo. Komodos general...

Sea worms may live to over 1000 years old

Tube worm Escarpia laminata live between 1000 and 3300 metres below sea level. Their environment...

Cancer vaccines could eliminate tumours

Researchers have been trying to find ways to ramp up the immune response to tumours. Two new tec...

Mindfulness and meditation dampen down inflammation genes

Essentially reversing molecular damage caused by stress. Genes related to inflammation became le...

Cut that lie-in short

Study looked at how waking and sleeping hours shift at the weekend. For every extra hour a perso...

Young blood reduces ageing biomarkers in humans

Update on Ambrosia trial that gives blood plasma from under 25s to older people. Recipients have...

Altered bacteria could turn faeces blue if you’re ill

E. coli bacteria given genes that are sensitive to tetrathionate - an indicator of ulcerative col...

Synthetic genes can make weird new proteins that actually work

There are more proteins possible than there are atoms in the universe. Novel proteins typically ...

Naked mole rat can survive with hardly any oxygen

Long-lived for its size and rarely gets cancer. Oxygen level of 5 per cent (compared to 20% in a...

Cord blood rejuvenates old brains

Researchers inject mice with blood plasma from humans of different ages – babies, 22 and 66 years...

Old blood can be made young again

Protein boosts blood stem cells, making them behave like those of younger people. Source of red ...

Artificial lungs in a backpack may free people with lung failure

Usual treatment is a large machine that pumps their blood through a gas exchanger to provide oxyg...

Gene therapy cures boy of sickle cell disease

People with sickle cell disease make abnormal versions of haemoglobin – distorting red blood cell...

Eating old food shortens lifespan in animals

Eating older organisms accelerates ageing, study shows

Blood test could catch pancreatic cancer before it’s too late

Because the pancreas is deep inside the body and is difficult to image or biopsy, spotting the ca...

Heart repair

Exercise doesn’t just make your heart go faster – it might fix it too. 30 minutes running on a t...

Health insurer calls analysed for signs of disease in your voice

US start-up Canary Speech using deep-learning to spot neurological conditions in voices. Trainin...

Injection could permanently lower cholesterol by changing DNA

People born with natural mutations that disable a specific gene have a lower risk of heart diseas...

Calorie restriction extends life of monkeys by 3 years

Trial in macaques has found that CR makes them live 3 years longer than normal – equivalent to 9 ...

First home brain implant lets locked-in woman communicate

Used at home in a person’s day-to-day life, without the need for doctors and engineers 58 years ...

$100 million project to make intelligence-boosting brain implant

The company, Kernel, was launched earlier this year by entrepreneur Bryan Johnson. The first exp...

Young ovaries rejuvenate older mice and extend their lifespan

Swapping an older mouse’s ovaries for young ones reversed the effects of ageing on the immune sys...

Gene-reading software to cut TB diagnosis from months to minutes

CRyPTIC aims to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant TB by looking at its genom...

Nanobots could swarm like bats to hunt out brain tumours

National Technical University of Athens working to develop nanobots that could be injected into t...

Mind-controlled nanobots could release drugs inside your brain

<p>Technology demonstration released a drug inside cockroaches in response to a person’s brain ac...

Heart disease deaths down 70% in a generation

Annual UK deaths from heart disease and stroke fallen from 341,000 in 1979 to 155,000 in 2014. B...

Smart outfit to diagnose epilepsy

BioSerenity has developed Neuronaute – a shirt and cap embedded with biometric sensors. Records ...

Twins more likely to live to retirement

Identical twins are less likely to die young from unexpected causes. 10% more likely to survive ...

Rapid detection of bacterial infection

Standard tests for bacterial infections involve growing bacterial cultures from patient samples a...

Surge in obesity and diabetes could be linked to food additives

Emulsifiers in processed foods may disrupt gut health, potentially contributing diabetes

Genes that help you live to 100

Searching the genomes of centenarians these genes are most clearly associated with lifespan. 20 ...

Microbubbles provide clear images of blood vessels in live animals

Technique takes advantage of how high-frequency ultrasound waves interact with tiny gas-filled bu...

Big data, better health

Current electronic health records will soon be dwarfed by data generated by genetic and blood-mar...

Picture of Health Report 2015

Sample of 2,002 adults from the United Kingdom. 45% actively manage their health. 66% of those ...

Digital brain fires like the real thing

Digital model of one third of a millimetre cubed of a rat’s brain includes 31,000 neurons, 37 mil...

MIT engineers class of bacteria-destroying viruses

Timothy Lu at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology aim to make a single phage modifiable wit...

Virtual human body available online

Visible Human Project photographed 5000 slices of a cadaver. Combined with extensive MRI and CT ...

Secret to old age health could lie in purging worn-out cells

Cells eventually stop dividing to replace damaged neighbours and to into senescence. Senescent c...

Wize Mirror to monitor your health

EU funded Wize Mirror incorporates 3D scanners, multispectral cameras and gas sensors to assess t...

Laser test for malaria, no blood sample required

Laser applied to person’s wrist or earlobe absorbed by waste crystals produced by the malaria par...

Fetal cells injected into brain to cure Parkinson’s

20 year old treatment rediscovered after late recovery in original patients

Pill of super-protective ‘heavy’ fat may be key to eternal youth

Hydrogen replaced with deuterium strengthens bonds between molecules in cell membranes – could re...

The human universe: Could we colonise the stars?

Three main hurdles: 1. nowhere in our solar system offers a suitable environment, 2. will need s...

Brain compass implant gives blind rats psychic GPS

A neuroprosthesis that feeds geomagnetic signals into the brains of blind rats has enabled them t...

Alzheimer’s progress slowed by plaque-busting drug

In a small trial, the drug slowed the progression of the disease and reduced deposits of amyloid ...

Everyday drugs could give extra years of life

Rapamycin in mice The study was published in the Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism journal.

It may be possible to slow or even reverse the effects of ageing by stimulating mitochondrial activity through exercise, diet or drugs.

Daewoo Shipbuilding pilots exoskeleton with 30kg lift capacity