Both heredity and environmental factors influence our risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study shows…
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Size is everything when it comes to high blood pressure
The body’s smallest organ dictates your blood pressure. The size of a grain of rice,…
Meet AISOY1 the Robot, autism therapy assistant
Researchers are collaborating to expand the potential of their robot assistant for the treatment of children diagnosed with autism…
Simple saliva test to diagnose asthma
A new test that can diagnose asthma from a patient’s saliva has now been developed…
Acts of altruism? New study to explore actions of solidarity with asylum seekers and refugees
A new study into collective actions in support of vulnerable groups – including asylum seekers…
Healthy fat stem cells can protect against obesity-associated type 2 diabetes
Obesity is responsible for the deaths of over three million people a year worldwide due…
Light causes drosophila to take longer midday nap
Fruit flies’ activity peaks especially in the morning and late afternoon. The insects extend their…
How and why are measurements of ozone taken from space?
The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica became an international cause for concern in…
When hackers turn out the lights
The development of the smart power grid and the smart meter in our homes to…
New software helps to find out why ‘jumping genes’ are activated
The genome is not a fixed code but flexible. It allows changes in the genes….