Parents should not buy face masks for children under three because they can cause choking and suffocation, Public Health England
Day: July 24, 2020
Two distinct circuits drive inhibition in the sensory thalamus of the brain, study finds
The thalamus is a “Grand Central Station” for sensory information coming to our brains. Almost every sight, sound, taste and
COVID-19 vaccine innovation could dramatically speed up worldwide production
Responding to a need to quickly develop billions of doses of lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines, a scientific team at The University
The immune system: Knocked off balance
Instead of protecting us, the immune system can sometimes go awry, as in the case of autoimmune diseases and
Using light instead of electricity in cochlear implants
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Germany has developed a cochlear implant that converts sound waves to
Some ‘inert’ drug ingredients may be biologically active
Some supposedly inert ingredients in common drugs—such as dyes and preservatives—may potentially be biologically active and could lead to unanticipated
Genes related to inflammation and stress may help tailor treatments for depression
In addition, these findings could potentially help towards developing personalised treatments for depression that involve the use of anti-inflammatories. The
