Archive: 20/04/2018

For heavy lifting, use exoskeletons with caution

You can wear an exoskeleton, but it won't turn you into a superhero.

Apr 20, 2018

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New research suggests possible link between sudden infant death syndrome and air pollution

A study led by the University of Birmingham suggests a possible association between exposure to certain pollutants and an increased risk of so-called 'cot death'.

Apr 20, 2018

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Research finds new mechanism that can cause the spread of deadly infection

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered a unique mechanism that drives the spread of a deadly infection.

Apr 20, 2018

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Disease-fighting antibody production

The influence of environmental cues on the differentiation and function of B cells—white blood cells that produce antibodies as part of humoral immunity—is incompletely understood.

Apr 20, 2018

A fat belly is bad for your heart

Belly fat, even in people who are not otherwise overweight, is bad for the heart, according to results from the Mayo Clinic presented today at EuroPrevent 2018, a European Society of Cardiology congress.

Apr 20, 2018

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Mechanism behind neuron death in motor neurone disease and frontotemporal dementia discovered

Scientists have identified the molecular mechanism that leads to the death of neurons in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS or motor neurone disease) and a common form of frontotemporal dementia.

Apr 20, 2018

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When there's an audience, people's performance improves

Often, people think performing in front of others will make them mess up, but a new study led by a Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist found the opposite: being watched makes people do better.

Apr 20, 2018

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Infections could trigger stroke in pregnant women during hospital delivery

Pregnant women who have an infection when they enter the hospital for delivery might be at higher risk of having a stroke during their stay, according to new research.

Apr 20, 2018

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Can a brain injury change who you are?

Who we are, and what makes us "us" has been the topic of much debate throughout history. At the individual level, the ingredients for the unique essence of a person consist mostly of personality concepts. Things like kindness, ...

Apr 20, 2018

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World's first non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation stress reducer

With stress causing workplace absenteeism, multiple psychophysiological problems and a healthcare burden, a safe, fast and effective solution is urgently needed. Inspired by nature, XANA may have found a fast-track return ...

Apr 20, 2018

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