A team of physicians, neuroscientists and engineers demonstrated two new strategies that use deep brain stimulation to improve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. By simultaneously targeting two key brain structures and using a novel self-adjusting device, the team showed that they can efficiently target and improve disruptive symptoms caused by the movement disorder. ​A team …

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The collaboration between scientists, farmers and managers is crucial to improve the protection of the little bustard, an endangered steppe-land bird in Spain due to human activity. The reduction of natural habitats, the increase in irrigation and the urbanization of the land have led to having less surface areas that guarantee the survival of this …

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Protecting the world ocean against accelerating damage from human activities could be cheaper and take up less space than previously thought, new research has found. ​Protecting the world ocean against accelerating damage from human activities could be cheaper and take up less space than previously thought, new research has found. Protecting the world ocean against accelerating …

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Study shows efficacy and safety of oral antibiotic therapy in the form of pills for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections. Currently, infusions are the standard treatment. ​Study shows efficacy and safety of oral antibiotic therapy in the form of pills for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections. Currently, infusions are the standard treatment. Study shows efficacy and safety of …

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Researchers have used DNA origami, the art of folding DNA into desired structures, to show how an important cell receptor can be activated in a previously unknown way. The result opens new avenues for understanding how the Notch signalling pathway works and how it is involved in several serious diseases. ​Researchers have used DNA origami, …

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Recent findings have identified a potential new link to signs of skin aging — the skin microbiome, the collection of microorganisms that inhabits our skin. ​Recent findings have identified a potential new link to signs of skin aging — the skin microbiome, the collection of microorganisms that inhabits our skin. Recent findings have identified a potential …

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UK figures suggest that when the condition is well treated, it can reduce people’s risk of heart disease and strokes ​UK figures suggest that when the condition is well treated, it can reduce people’s risk of heart disease and strokes UK figures suggest that when the condition is well treated, it can reduce people’s risk of …

Mild haemophilia may add an extra year or two to someone’s life Read More »

A sensor that clips onto shoes and alerts wearers when they walk with a strong stride improved stability among people with Parkinson’s in a small trial ​A sensor that clips onto shoes and alerts wearers when they walk with a strong stride improved stability among people with Parkinson’s in a small trial A sensor that clips …

Beeping shoes help people with Parkinson’s disease walk further Read More »

For primates, being born with a missing limb or experiencing a major injury isn’t necessarily disabling if their environment or social connections help them thrive – just like humans ​For primates, being born with a missing limb or experiencing a major injury isn’t necessarily disabling if their environment or social connections help them thrive – …

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A tiny molecular chain of gold, carbon and phosphorus has tied itself up into the smallest and tightest knot ever seen ​A tiny molecular chain of gold, carbon and phosphorus has tied itself up into the smallest and tightest knot ever seen A tiny molecular chain of gold, carbon and phosphorus has tied itself up into …

The tightest knot ever made is a tied-up chain 54 atoms long Read More »