Human Health and Potential (HHP)
Turning up the volume of quieter RNAs
9 Oct 2024A new RNA sequencing approach allows scientists to hone in on rare, often obscured transcripts that reflect the finer details of cellular function.
Digital detective decodes dementia
3 Oct 2024A new machine learning model identifies key dementia features from complex clinical datasets, potentially making diagnoses faster and less subjective.
Caged catalysts as stable sensors
27 Sep 2024Molecular frameworks make enzyme biosensors in wearable health monitors more stable and sensitive.
Shaping solutions to fix faulty cells
25 Sep 2024Innovative designer molecules called stapled peptides effectively target and block cancer processes, promising a new therapeutic approach.
Hidden pockets expose antiviral hotspots
16 Sep 2024High-resolution simulations uncover dynamic regions on the surface of dengue-like viruses to guide the design of novel antivirals.
Brain food begins before birth
9 Sep 2024Research indicates that a mother’s diet before conception may influence her child’s brain development and behavior.
Flexing into alternative diets
28 Aug 2024Understanding the psychological traits of flexitarians reveal the different motivations for adopting a flexitarian diet.
Tumours advance as defences ebb
26 Aug 2024As the immune system ages, our susceptibility to conditions such as cancer increases, prompting researchers to develop advanced experimental models to study these pathways.
Unseen chemicals shape future health
21 Aug 2024Chemicals in everyday products may impact babies’ metabolic health, potentially leading to increased belly fat at birth.
Superbug killers on native soil
16 Aug 2024A newly discovered antibiotic compound found in local soil can potentially combat some of the world’s toughest drug-resistant bacteria.
From immune allies to cancer enemies
12 Aug 2024Neutrophils, typically our immune defenders, can paradoxically promote cancer progression when altered in tumours.
Pulse checks on lingering symptoms
6 Aug 2024Smartwatch data points to a connection between physical activity and prolonged COVID-19 symptoms among healthcare workers.