Lab-grown ‘pigmented’ skin commercially available for first time
In a major breakthrough for research into skin health and the development of skincare products, UK-based Labskin and the University…
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Are you an active couch potato?
‘Active couch potato’ - how sitting all day can erase a workout. New Finnish research published in Medicine & Science…
A Matter of Life and Death
Rebecca Wallersteiner looks at Anatomy: A Matter of Life and Death, a major exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland,…
Children’s oral health: Urgent action needed
The pandemic and lockdowns have shone a harsh spotlight on some long-standing issues including the persistent and immoral inequalities we…
Neuronal back-up system discovered
Neuronal back-up system discovered: Researchers at MedUni Vienna have discovered that neurons have an emergency back-up system to enable them…
How to prepare for surgery
How should you to prepare for surgery? Surgery is a medical marvel – one which benefits greatly from modern technology,…
Children at risk of long-term eye problems
Children at risk of long-term eye problems after spending over five hours a day on screens during summer holidays. Worrying…
Volunteers wanted for Scottish fruit study
Volunteers wanted for Scottish fruit study: Researchers are investigating whether new varieties of fruit being grown in Scotland which can…
New drug expands treatment opportunities for rheumatoid arthritis
In its final Phase III clinical trial, a new drug for treating rheumatoid arthritis has proved to be at least…
Clinical trial offers more than a glimpse into eye treatments
Clinical trial offers more than a glimpse into eye treatments: A new clinical trial researching treatment for patients with sight…