Health – Science & research news

Survivors of severe Covid-19 may have increased risk of death within 12 months of illness

December 1, 2021

By Conn Hastings, science writer Image: Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock.com A new study shows the long-term implications of severe Covid-19 infection, with such patients [...]

DNA of future deep-space explorers could become more ‘error prone’ in microgravity

November 29, 2021

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer During parabolic flight to simulate weightless conditions in space, researchers show for the first time that a DNA polymerase [...]

Common household sounds are stressing out our pets, but little research has been put into giving them a happier life

November 19, 2021

By Dr Emma K Grigg, University of California, Davis Dr Emma K Grigg, University of California, Davis. Image: Sherri Rieck We may not realize it, but many household appliances [...]

For less than $10, anyone can now get up close and explore single cells in VR

October 28, 2021

By Colm Gorey, Science Communications Manager 3D rendered medically accurate illustration of a cancer cell (not representative of what’s seen using singlecellVR). [...]

‘Smart bandage’ may help solve a major problem when treating chronic wounds

October 25, 2021

By Conn Hastings, Science writer A person’s leg wrapped in bandage (not the smart bandage from this research). Image: Nutnaree Saingwongwattana/Shutterstock.com [...]

Many undocumented health problems discovered among those exposed to bushfire smoke

October 14, 2021

Many undocumented health problems discovered among those exposed to bushfire smoke, finds new study in Frontiers in Public Health [...]

Breast milk from Mennonite moms on farms better protects babies from allergies

October 11, 2021

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image credit: Richard L. Bowman / Shutterstock.com A new study is the first to compare breast milk between mothers from the older [...]

Discussing the future of aging research with Specialty Chief Editors, Drs. Morten Scheibye-Knudsen and Richard Siow

October 1, 2021

Image: BlurryMe/Shutterstock.com In honor of the international day of Older Persons (October 1st) we spoke to the [...]

Living at high altitudes may lower chance of having a deadly stroke

September 30, 2021

By Conn Hastings, science writer A town in the Ecuadorian Andes mountains. Image: ireneuke/Shutterstock.com Researchers in Ecuador are the first to investigate the risk of [...]

How well did the EU respond to the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic? Experts now give their verdict

August 21, 2021

By K.E.D. Coan, science writer Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock.com During the first wave of the pandemic, the European Union’s COVID-19 response highlighted ongoing [...]

World Mosquito Day: How the pest’s diet could lead to discovery of new antimalarial drug

August 20, 2021

By Suzanna Burgelman/ PhD student and fellow Trizah Koyi Milugo, ICIPE PhD student and fellow Trizah Koyi Milugo. Image: Trizah Koyi Milugo A preventable disease, malaria [...]

Going for gold: Research Topics on the Olympic and Paralympic games

August 17, 2021

Did you tune into the Olympics or Paralympics this month? Were you left in awe by the athletes? Curious about the science behind the games? We have curated a list of our best Research Topics on everything Olympic and Paralympic. Enjoy research spanning from the latest insights on new addition sports climbing and athlete hydration strategies to para-athlete mental health and sustainability in sports mega-events. [...]

Are enteroviruses behind mysterious outbreaks of chronic fatigue syndrome?

August 12, 2021

By Prof Maureen Hanson, Cornell University Image: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels.com Chronic fatigue syndrome is a long-term illness with a wide range of symptoms, no known [...]

Tiny ‘maniac’ robots could deliver drugs directly to central nervous system

August 11, 2021

By Conn Hastings, science writer Image credit: Life science / Shutterstock.com A new study investigates tiny tumbling soft robots that can be controlled using rotating [...]

Machine learning and knowledge engineering uncovers significant role of elevated blood glucose in severe Covid-19

July 28, 2021

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers’ Science Communications Manager A digital reconstruction of SARS-CoV-2 primary infection in the lungs. Image: Blue Brain Project/EPFL [...]

Study is first to show that air pollutants increase risk of painful periods for women

July 7, 2021

Air pollution increases the risk of severe period pain for women and girls: Frontiers in Public Health [...]

Molecular changes in white blood cells can help us diagnose ‘the bends’ earlier in divers

June 10, 2021

First study to show gene expression changes in divers with 'the bends' show role of genes for inflammation and immunity: Frontiers in Physiology [...]

‘We need more research which examines racism and racialization on health and wellbeing of black women’

May 21, 2021

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer/Dr Jenny Douglas, The Open University Dr Jenny Douglas, The Open University. Image: Jenny Douglas To mark the launch of the new [...]

No one knew if lymph vessel cells bear cilia. Turns out, they’re indispensable for health

May 14, 2021

Lymphatic primary cilia involved in growth of lymph vessels and inflammation, suggesting possible medical applications: Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology [...]

National Cancer Control Month: Research Topics on Prevention and Treatment

April 29, 2021

National Cancer Control Month provides a great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the success surrounding treatment, development of new therapies and technology to improve patient survival. To help raise awareness, we have curated a selection of open access Research Topics and articles published within our journal, Frontiers in Oncology. [...]

‘Fingerprint’ in blood markers may reveal heart attack in chest pain patients

April 23, 2021

By Conn Hastings, science writer Image: New Africa / Shutterstock When a patient with chest pain arrives at hospital, time is of the essence. Doctors must quickly rule heart [...]

New study on virus survival time on surfaces

April 21, 2021

Person wearing blue cleaning gloves spraying a surface with antibacterial spray.

Survival of coronavirus particles on surfaces depends on material: Frontiers in Materials [...]

Gut’s immune response in Covid-19 may not provide efficient protection of other organs

April 20, 2021

Gut-imprinted T cells don't contribute to immunity against SARS-CoV-2: Frontiers in Immunology [...]

New Lyme disease test distinguishes between early and late-stage disease

April 7, 2021

Novel sensitive test for Lyme disease: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]

Deforestation, forest conversion and palm oil plantations linked to disease outbreaks

March 24, 2021

Deforestation, forest conversion and palm oil plantations linked to disease outbreaks, finds new study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]

Allergy season starts earlier each year due to climate change and pollen transport

February 25, 2021

Long-distance pollen affects length of allergy seasons in Germany: Frontiers in Allergy [...]

CT scans of Egyptian mummy reveal new details about the death of a pivotal pharaoh

February 17, 2021

How did Egyptian pharaoh Seqenenre-Taa-II die? Frontiers in Medicine [...]

COVID-19 crisis – a technology providing unconventional supply relief

February 16, 2021

By Kate E. Mullins / EPFL Credit: Felix Schürmann and coauthors When the full-scale effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to be understood in early 2020, the EPFL [...]

Research highlights ways to protect astronaut cardiovascular health from space radiation

February 12, 2021

Does space radiation damage the cardiovascular health of astronauts? Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine [...]

Evidence for routine brain tumor imaging is murky, but research can shed light

February 9, 2021

Position Statement from UK experts: limited evidence for value of routine brain tumor imaging, highlight way forward: Frontiers in Oncology [...]

Researchers make discoveries to better understand SARS-CoV-2 virus

February 5, 2021

Key structural differences in the virus's spike protein between the viruses that cause SARS and Covid-19: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences [...]

Study links brain cells to depression

February 4, 2021

Major depression is associated with a reduced number of cells in the brain that support neuron function: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]

Rescuers at risk: emergency personnel face trauma and post traumatic stress symptoms

January 19, 2021

Emergency workers face suicidal thoughts and PTSS: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]

Ovarian cancer cells adapt to their surroundings to aid tumor growth

January 13, 2021

How do ovarian cancer cells survive and proliferate in the abdominal cavity? Frontiers in Oncology [...]

Gut microbes may antagonize or assist in anorexia

January 12, 2021

Gut microbes may significantly contribute to anorexia nervosa: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]

Rapid adaptation of the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter jejuni

January 4, 2021

A uniform nutrient-rich medium selects for the loss of motility due to genomic deletions in the pathogenic bacterium C. jejuni: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]

Recovery from grief is a slow, difficult process for families of victims of terrorist attacks

October 14, 2020

How do people copy with grief after losing loved ones to terrorism? Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]

Indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic coincide with a heavy mental health burden

October 6, 2020

COVID-19 is taking a mental health toll even on people who are not directly impacted: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]

Greater father involvement in infant parenting is beneficial for paternal mental health

September 23, 2020

What are the benefits of paternal involvement in child care on mental health of fathers? Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]

Scientists predict that COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus – but not yet

September 15, 2020

COVID-19 will probably become a seasonal virus: Frontiers in Public Health [...]

Unravelling mother to baby transmission of Zika virus

September 1, 2020

How is zika virus transmitted from mother to baby? Frontiers in Immunology [...]

Bird and reptile tears aren’t so different from human tears

August 13, 2020

Reptile and bird tears are remarkably similar to human tears: Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]

Researchers show mathematically how to best reopen your business after lockdown

August 11, 2020

How should you reopen your business after Covid19 lockdown? Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics [...]

Penis microbiota predicts if a man’s female partner will develop bacterial vaginosis

August 4, 2020

Penis microbiota important for development of bacterial vaginosis: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]

Studying COVID-19’s envelope protein

July 27, 2020

By Carolyn E. Unck | KAUST Discovery A likeness between genes of the SARS and COVID-19 viruses could inform research into potential treatments Understanding any similarities [...]

Pulse Pressure: A game changer in the fight against dementia

June 24, 2020

Reducing high pulse pressure could be a promising new prevention for dementia: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Scientists predict the best strategy for lifting COVID-19 lockdown

June 10, 2020

Model shows that ending lockdown in two steps is optimal, while suddenly releasing everyone is a high-risk strategy: Frontiers in Public Health [...]

France has won the R-number battle, but the COVID war rages on

June 5, 2020

Lockdown succeeded in reducing transmission, but existing cases and lack of herd immunity means the risk of a second wave is high: Frontiers in Medicine [...]