Depression doubles long-term risk of death after heart disease diagnosis, new study finds new study

Depression is the strongest predictor of death in the first decade following a diagnosis of coronary…

Protein proves influential to healthy immune system

Researchers have discovered that the protein Myb plays a vital role in keeping our immune system…

Making resistant superbugs sensitive to antibiotics

New research is paving the way for the development of innovative drugs that restore antibiotic susceptibility…

Tackling depression by changing the way you think

A thought is a thought. It does not reflect reality. New research shows that learning how…

Virus lethal to amphibians is spreading across Portugal

A new strain of ranavirus is currently causing mass mortality in several species of amphibian in…

New research on Northern Lights will improve satellite navigation accuracy

Researchers have gained new insights into the mechanisms of the Northern Lights, providing an opportunity to…

‘Preventable’ asthma attacks in Houston cost millions

A study shows where and when Houston students with asthma were most likely to suffer attacks…

Highly pathogenic A(H7N9) virus mutation does not change risk to humans

In February 2017, a new A(H7N9) virus -- indicating high pathogenicity in poultry -- was detected…

Door and window locks are less carbon-costly and more effective than burglar alarms and CCTV, a new study finds

A new study, which estimates the carbon footprint of burglary prevention measures, has found that the…

New patterns emerge in fabric when the temperature changes

Imagine a single-coloured piece of cloth that suddenly displays a colourful pattern when the ambient temperature…