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A new genetic study on the causes of chronic kidney disease that combined multiple health measurements has led to a more comprehensive view of kidney function and the potential for targeted therapies, QUT and UQ researchers have found.

Some autistic traits related to challenges with social interaction, mental flexibility and visual perception could be alleviated through a new, noninvasive therapy. A team of researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo, found that stimulating nerve cells when the brain becomes “stuck” in a certain state improves flexibility and relieves some autistic behaviors. The procedure utilized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which is already used to treat certain mood disorders, in a novel manner.

Elderly persons who find it difficult to lift an object weighing 5 kilograms run the risk of developing a host of chronic diseases and musculoskeletal conditions that can significantly lower their quality of life, a study led by scientists from the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has revealed.

Detection of melanoma and a range of other skin diseases will be faster and more accurate with a new AI-powered tool that analyzes multiple imaging types simultaneously, developed by an international team of researchers led by Monash University.

Researchers at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology find that the hippocampus sends signals to the visual cortex to predict what we are about to see.

Imagine having to eat something that makes you sick—just to see what’s making you ill in the first place.

Fitness enthusiasts have debated the question for decades: is it better to do cardio before or after lifting weights? Until recently, the answer has largely been down to preference—with some enjoying a jog to warm up before hitting the weights, while others believe lifting first is better for burning fat.

A team led by the University of Sydney has identified red blood cell rupture at dying endothelial sites as a primary driver of microvascular obstruction in COVID-19, bypassing the expected role of fibrin and platelet clots.

Nurses deliver almost 80% of hands-on direct care globally, making them important in strengthening health system resilience. Despite their contributions during health crises, they remain underrepresented in leadership roles that shape essential resilience strategies.

A major bottleneck in curing HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is that the virus can hide in an inactive form within resting white blood cells, which play a crucial role in coordinating the immune response.