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Scientists win Nobel prize for discovering brain's 'inner GPS'
Date: Oct-07-2014One half of the 2014 Nobel Prize for Medicine goes to John O'Keefe and the other half to May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser for discovering the brain's inner positioning system.
Coffee drinking habits 'driven by genetics'
Date: Oct-07-2014A genome-wide analysis of 120,000 regular coffee drinkers has identified six genes associated with the metabolic and neurological effects of caffeine.
Adolescents with cerebral palsy 'not unhappy or unfulfilled,' study suggests
Date: Oct-07-2014Adolescents with cerebral palsy report having a similar quality of life as adolescents without the disorder, according to the findings of a new study.
Prenatal BPA exposure could reduce children's lung functioning
Date: Oct-07-2014Prenatal exposure to the common chemical bisphenol A is linked to diminished lung functioning and persistent wheezing in children, according to a new study.
Melanoma studies dominate ESMO
Date: Oct-07-2014We report on the European Society for Medical Oncology 2014 meeting, which took place in Spain at the end of September and focused on melanoma studies.
World first: baby born after womb transplantation
Date: Oct-06-2014In a 'proof of concept' paper, a team from the University of Gothenburg report their success in womb transplantation, which has now resulted in a successful pregnancy and birth.
Sharing 'extraordinary experiences' with others may socially alienate us
Date: Oct-06-2014Though you may be keen to share the details of your latest amazing trip with friends, a new study suggests we may 'pay a surprising price for sharing experiences we covet most.'
Scientists identify more than 400 genes that influence height
Date: Oct-06-2014An international research team says they have identified 697 genetic variants in more than 400 genetic regions associated with height.
Tackling type 2 diabetes at its root shows promise
Date: Oct-06-2014Stopping excess fat in the liver and muscles from interfering with cells' ability to respond to insulin and take up sugar could be a promising new way to tackle type 2 diabetes.
Gut takes care of friendly bacteria during illness
Date: Oct-06-2014Mouse study shows the body - when sick - protects friendly gut bacteria and boosts resistance to pathogens, suggesting disruption of this may lead to chronic diseases like Crohn's.
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