Understanding the ‘second brain’ in your gut
The enteric nervous system keeps your gut working and can function independently of the central nervous system. New research has discovered more of its secrets.
Diet, exercise, and sleep affect heart health, but why?
An expert looks at the factors that influence cardiovascular health, including diet, sleep patterns and exercise, outlining what we know and we don't yet.
Good listeners may protect you against cognitive decline
Research suggests that having someone you can rely on to listen to you improves your cognitive resilience and reduce the impact of aging on your brain.
3 things you should know about mosquitoes on World Mosquito Day
On World Mosquito Day, communicable diseases experts explain 3 things you need to know about the 3,500 mosquito species - and how you can protect yourself.
4 facts you didn't know about mental health in Africa
African governments are still not able to fund mental-health services adequately – so how do we help vulnerable populations get access to them?
This inflatable prosthetic hand gives amputees real-time control
Engineers at MIT and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have designed a lightweight, and potentially low-cost neuroprosthetic hand for upper-limb amputees.
The maximum human life span will likely increase this century, but not by more than a decade
A new study by the Washington University shows there is a 89% chance that someone will live to 126 during the 21st century breaking the record of 122.
Can the COVID-19 response lead to an immunization renaissance?
The vaccine effort has raised awareness and sparked greater understanding of healthcare inequities, which will be valuable tools to face new healthcare challenges.
Extremophiles: The role resilient microorganisms play in our own scientific discoveries
Some forms of life have been proven to live in the most extreme environments on planet Earth - and have helped develop products from suncream to PCR tests.
A new tool could help prevent antibiotic resistance
The research could help medical staff optimize the use of antibiotics and help prevent the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains.
How to 'see' a single cell - using sound
A new technique uses ultrasound and acoustic reporter genes to allow researchers to see the activity of a single cell within body tissue.
This barnacle-inspired blood-repelling glue can seal wounds in 15 seconds
MIT researchers have designed a biocompatible glue which seals wounds, stops bleeding and can potentially be used on both internal and external wounds.