Ageing: En route to determining our future
Maria Kyriazi discusses the complex nature of longevity and ageing highlighting the key challenges and new avenues in research.
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FemTech is the Future
Sophie Gray discusses the advances and challenges of FemTech highlighting its potential to improve women’s health.
FDA approves treatment for menopausal hot flushes
Sophie Beaumont reports on a new non-hormonal drug for hot flushes, recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
When size matters: New research strategies targeting cancer cells
Lola Bell reports on a new study suggesting the size of cancer cells could become a new diagnostic for directing treatment.
WHO finds that 1 in 6 people experience infertility globally
Miya McFarlane outlines the findings of a new report from the World Health Organisation suggesting an urgent need for fertility healthcare.
Restoring gamma oscillations may treat depression
Leah Fogarty reports on a new study that suggests brain waves known as gamma oscillations may be key to treating depression.
Rethinking death and ageing in the age of modern medicine
A more honest and compassionate approach to old age and death is necessary to help people live meaningful lives, argues William Reilly.
Fossils reveal relationship between feathered dinosaurs and feather-feeding beetles
Fossil dinosaur remains encased in amber with beetle larvae have revealed the origins of a 100 million year symbiosis, reports Ben Igielman.
New report exposes the impacts of deep sea mining
A new analysis by Flora and Fauna International reveals that a lack of research is preventing safer deep sea mining, reports Olivia Allen.
Ringing in the brain: Tinnitus and the nervous system
Jamie Adams reviews what we know about tinnitus, and options for treating this mysterious medical condition.