Surveys show most men in the United States are interested in using male contraceptives, yet their options remain limited to
Month: February 2024
Smiling is the secret to seeing happiness, new research reveals
Smiling for just a split second makes people more likely to see happiness in expressionless faces, new University of Essex
Ancient DNA reveals Down syndrome in past human societies
By analysing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers have uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the
Fresh meat: New biosensor accurately and efficiently determines meat freshness
The freshness of animal meat is an essential property determining its quality and safety. With advanced technology capable of preserving
Oocytes outsmart toxic proteins to preserve long-term female fertility
Oocytes are immature egg cells that develop in almost all female mammals before birth. The propagation of future generations depends
275 million new genetic variants identified in NIH precision medicine data
Researchers have discovered more than 275 million previously unreported genetic variants, identified from data shared by nearly 250,000 participants of
Microplastics found in every human placenta tested
A flurry of recent studies has found that microplastics are present in virtually everything we consume, from bottled water to
Could ultra-processed foods be the new ‘silent’ killer?
From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives. Oil, fat, sugar,
Study finds new inhalable therapy is a big step forward in lung cancer research
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and has one of the lowest survival rates in the world.
An innovative wearable device for fashionable personal thermal comfort
Traditional wearable thermal control devices use bulky and noisy components. New advancements such as the small electrohydrodynamic pump and soft