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ERC boosts research opportunities for Brazilian scholars

Brazilian scholars gain unprecedented access and collaboration opportunities with the ERC, reshaping research landscapes and hinting at transformative global impacts.

AI shows 88% accuracy in diagnosing genetic syndromes

The study, published in The Lancet Digital Health, found that deep learning tech had an average accuracy of 88% when it came to diagnosing genetic syndromes.

The future of vascular imaging technology

Researchers from Kyoto University Hospital and Preemptive Medicine and Lifestyle Related Disease Research Center, describe the future of vascular imaging technology, including how photoacoustic imaging targets tumour vessels in breast cancer.

Study finds sunlight increases feelings of romantic passion

Tel Aviv researchers reveal that exposure to ultraviolent radiation via sunlight increases feelings of romantic passion - in men and women.

Real-world study on 800,000 vaccinated people says COVID vaccine safe

An ongoing real-world study on the Israeli population finds that the Pfizer COVID vaccine is safe to use - minimal side effects were observed in over 800,000 people.

Scientists find brain refreshed during dreaming phase of sleep

Scientists at the University of Tsukuba reveal that brain refreshing takes place during the dreaming phase of sleep, aka rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

NHS budgets must be reviewed to tackle the cancer backlog

Dee Mathieson, Managing Director at Elekta Ltd, believes that NHS budgets need to directly address the cancer backlog - which remains the second largest cause of death, globally.

Constancy & plasticity in biology – the central role of hierarchical causal models

Ute Deichmann of the Jacques Loeb Centre for the History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences at Ben-Gurion University, explores the role hierarchical causal models have on constancy and plasticity in biology.

Study finds COVID infection increases surgery blood clot risk by 50%

The study, published in Anaesthesia, finds that COVID infection increases surgery blood clot risks by 50% - with a five times increased risk of death.

FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration fully approved the Pfizer COVID vaccine - meaning that it is now permanently approved for use in those aged 16 and over.

The future of regenerative cell therapeutics

Tobias Deuse, Cardiac Surgeon and Scientist at University of California San Francisco, reveals to us the future of regenerative cell therapeutics.

Study warns “vaccine nationalism” will create more COVID variants

Global "vaccine nationalism" is the dominant approach to the virus so far - but according to researchers at Princeton and McGill University, this mentality increases the chances of a new variant.

Researchers say drinking has “direct effect on vascular health”

The research, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2021, found that teen drinking and smoking has a direct impact on vascular health - with arteries becoming stiffer in those with "heavier usage".

Biofunctional textiles through microencapsulation

Here, Professor Manuel José Lis Arias explains the benefits of smart biofunctional textiles.

Deciphering what is happening between clustered galaxies

Dr Thomas W. Jones, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota enlightens us as to why galaxy clusters hold vital clues about the history and nature of the universe.

COVID vaccination “critically important” for organ transplant patients

A research letter, published in Transplantation, suggests that COVID vaccination reduces infection and death risks in organ transplant patients.

Researchers say arctic marine bacteria can biodegrade fossil fuels

A study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, finds that marine bacteria in the Canadian Arctic is capable of biodegrading fossil fuels - specifically, post-oil spill.

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