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The otic placode gives rise to the inner ear in vertebrates. A new study shows that even when it is transplanted to ectopic positions, the nerve cells that grow out of the transplanted ear can form functional connections in the brain. In vertebrates, the inner ear develops from the otic placode, a group of cells

Researchers funded by the British Heart Foundation have identified how a new treatment in mice can regenerate the heart after a heart attack—preventing the onset of heart failure. During a heart attack, the heart is starved of oxygen and heart muscle is damaged. The body responds by sending in immune cells to clear up dead

It’s Australia’s largest online healthcare marketplace, and now Silicon Valley is taking notice. HealthEngine has announced today a $26.7 million investment lead by Sequoia India. HealthEngine revolutionises the way Australians are going to the doctor by helping patients connect with quality health practitioners in their area, and make appointments directly. In fact, one million Australians

So you thought using dry shampoo was as simple as spritz and go? Not so fast. To really breathe new life (and mega-volume) into limp, oily locks, it’s vital to let your dry shampoo sink into your hair before you massage it in. Think longer than 30 seconds – and more like five minutes. Minimum.

Georgia Gibbs and Kate Wasley of Any BODY Co. first met through a mutual friend in Perth a few years ago, and have been inseparable ever since. The Aussie models shot to fame when they began posting pictures together on their Instagram, and one of the photos received a particularly negative comment. “You have photoshopped yourself

New technologies have been likened, famously, to magic. At first, even the few who understand how they work have a tendency to sit back and marvel. Soon, flaws and limitations are detected and the invention process begins again, resulting, almost always, in improvements. Today a team led by Professor Adam Kepecs at Cold Spring Harbor

In the age of Instagram models and fashion bloggers, more people want to look their best whenever the camera lens shutter and flash. Getting the right pose and caption is as important as ever. However, no matter how well dressed for an occasion one may be, sometimes, the greatest asset in any photo is the

A new study published today has found a way to identify men with locally advanced prostate cancer who are less likely to respond well to radiotherapy. Led by Professor Catharine West, The University of Manchester team created a method of selecting prostate cancer patients who would benefit from treatments which target oxygen deficient tumours. The

As Britain’s asthma death rate rises by 20 per cent: Are you using your inhaler the WRONG way? Circa 1,400 UK people suffer fatal attacks, annually – up a fifth over five years Asthma UK estimates up to one in three patients is making their condition worse Young children sometimes struggle to breathe in sufficiently

People of all ages are at risk from diseases brought on by loneliness, new data has revealed. According to figures published by the Office for National Statistics, 2.4m adult British residents – of all ages – suffer from chronic loneliness. That number, combined with research highlighting the medical dangers posed by loneliness, could see the

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have developed a new tool to protect women from HIV infection. The tool, a vaginal implant, decreases the number of cells that the HIV virus can target in a woman’s genital tract. Unlike conventional methods of HIV prevention, such as condoms or anti-HIV drugs, the implant takes advantage of

A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that high-quality cervical cancer screening can be done effectively using a completely automated approach. The researchers involved in the study indicate that automated technology could increase cervical screening coverage in underserved regions. Cervical cancer is caused by persistent