Cutting-edge life sciences and technologies: Assessing chemicals exposure toxicity
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group explains cutting-edge life sciences and technologies that assess exposure toxicity when it comes to chemicals, including novel tools to address human health and environment.
Precision medicine and biobanking initiatives in the Russian Federation
In this article, experts highlight developments in Russian precision medicine research and biobanking infrastructure, which boosts national biomedical research.
The incoming European Parliament and the European Space sector
Here, the Europe Space Policy Institute (ESPI) talk about what will happen with the European Space sector during the 2019-2024 Parliament.
Prenatal parental stress linked to behaviour problems in toddlers
New research reveals that expecting parents having emotional struggles is a sign of future emotion and behaviour problems in their 2-year-olds.
China: New regulations for human gene research
Here, Jaqueline Zhao and Tim Jackson discuss the new regulations coming into force for China in 2019, after the gene-editing scandal which created international headlines.
Ireland: A world leader in research and innovation
John Halligan TD, Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development charts the research and innovation landscape in Ireland today.
A history of fusion research and development: Part two
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) highlights key papers from the IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC) 2018.
What causes the powerful reasoning abilities of humans?
Research found neurological activity happening in the resting human brain that may explain our powerful reasoning abilities.
Anti-starvation mechanism identified as obesity cause
Researchers suggest that a molecular anti-starvation mechanism may now be contributing to the obesity epidemic.
Microfluidics device can diagnose sepsis in minutes
A novel sensor designed by MIT researchers could dramatically accelerate the process of diagnosing sepsis, a leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals that kills nearly 250,000 patients annually.
Research shows hearts can survive without oxygen
University of Manchester and University of North Texas scientists identify that an embryonic living heart can be programmed to survive a low oxygen environment in later life.
Scientists find mental cause of ‘Uncanny Valley’ feeling
University of Cambridge scientists have discovered mechanisms in the brain that could be the cause of the 'Uncanny Valley' feeling, of looking at something near to human but not quite human.
What if we had robot therapists instead of humans?
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) have published an initial study into how AI robot therapists could be used in the future to treat mental illness: Here we examine their ethical concerns.
NASA research reveals what happens to human body in space
Results from NASA's landmark Twins Study reveals interesting, surprising and reassuring data about how one human body in space adapted to, then recovered from, that extreme environment.
Minority discrimination linked to increased risk of psychosis
Discrimination is likely to be associated with an increased risk of psychosis, according to research by psychologists at the University of Manchester and Lancaster.
Space technology boost essential for future of UK auto industry
The UK Space Agency is joining forces with O2 to develop next-generation technology needed for driverless cars.
Strengthening EU-Japan cooperation in AI, research and innovation
Vice-President Ansip and Minister Hirai discussed bilateral EU-Japan cooperation to promote a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence (AI).
Researchers find that patients are not given arthritis drugs
University of Manchester scientists found that drugs for patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis should be given to moderate sufferers to prevent high levels of disability.
New HIV research finds no link to contraceptive methods
New HIV research conducted in 4 African countries found no significant difference in the risk of HIV infection among women using one of three highly effective, reversible contraceptive methods.
More intense alcohol use by children with lenient parents
Researchers found that children are more likely to start drinking alcohol, drink more frequently and get drunk if their parents have a lenient attitude towards drinking.
