Imperial College London
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COVID-19 in pregnancy is not linked with stillbirth or early neonatal death
Those who tested positive were more likely to have a premature birth.
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A new way of suppressing the brain waves underpinning tremors
Non-invasive brain stimulation helps to ease tremors.
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Scientists found a rare quadruple-helix DNA in living human cells
New probes allow scientists to see four-stranded DNA interacting with molecules inside living human cells, unravelling its role in cellular processes.
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A new technique for suppressing back reflections of light
Trapping light without back reflections.
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The whole body changes while learning new movement-based skills
Real-world neuroscience experiments show diversity in learning new motor skills.
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Hole-punching bacteria could be engineered to attack pathogens
A new way to engineer bacteria that normally attack human cells so that they kill other pathogens instead.
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People taking dummy pills and statins experienced similar side effects, study
Doctors should inform patients of the nocebo effect when prescribing statins.
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Depression linked to bowel conditions
Depression is more common among people with inflammatory bowel diseases or IBD.
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Severe morning sickness increases the risk of depression
The figures are shocking and should be reflected in the treatment women receive.
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Overreaction of immune cells could be linked to severe cases of COVID-19
Scientists are urgently seeking to understand how COVID-19 can become severe.