First EPA-approved outdoor field trial for genetically engineered algae

Scientists have successfully completed the first outdoor field trial sanctioned by the US Environmental Protection Agency…

Gene mutation may speed up memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease

A gene mutation may accelerate the loss of memory and thinking skills in people who are…

Disfiguring eye symptoms diminish in Graves’ eye disease drug trial

There has never been a safe and effective treatment for Graves' eye disease, also known as…

Extending weight loss program helps people who are overweight keep more weight off, and is cost-effective

Extending NHS weight loss programs from one session per week for 12-weeks to one session per…

New blood test predicts who will benefit from targeted prostate cancer treatments

A new blood test could predict which men with advanced prostate cancer will respond to new…

‘Last African dinosaur’ discovered in Moroccan mine

One of the last dinosaurs living in Africa before their extinction 66 million years ago has…

Research sheds new light on ‘world’s oldest animal fossils’

Ancient fossils, thought to be some of the world's earliest examples of animal remains, could in…

Rub each other up the right way

Giving your partner a massage can improve both their well being and yours, new research concludes.…

Psychological benefits for kids when moms keep taking folic acid

Taking folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy may improve psychological development in children, new research suggests.

Exercise study offers hope in fight against Alzheimer’s

A new study adds more information about how physical activity impacts brain physiology and offers hope…