Tag: King’s College London
New cell raises hopes of liver regeneration without transplant
Scientists discover a cell in the liver that can help the organ regenerate; may reduce the need for transplants
Liver transplants may soon be passe.
Researchers...
Compensation helps people with autism cope, but delays diagnosis
Study on people with autism finds that compensation improves social relationships, increases independence and employment, but may delay diagnosis
Compensatory strategies used by people with...
Bacteria causing skin infection has role in kids’ peanut allergy
Kids with severe eczema infected with a common bacterium are at a higher risk of developing food allergy
Young children with severe eczema infected with...
Leonardo da Vinci had ADHD, that’s why he couldn’t finish projects
King's College London researcher Professor Marco Catani hypothesises that Leonardo da Vinci had Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Leonardo da Vinci produced some of the...
Charcoal-based toothpastes may do more harm than good
Traditional wisdom isn't always the best; charcoal-based toothpaste may be worse for your smile than your regular toothpaste
A new study published in the journal...
New technology could track brain activity in milliseconds
New technology called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) can track brain activity in milliseconds
Researchers have discovered a new way to measure brain function in milliseconds...
As many as 38 genes contribute to progressive hearing loss
Mouse studies implicate as many as 38 genes in hearing loss; 11 of them play a role in humans too
As many as 38 new...
Breakfast doesn’t make you lose weight, skipping it may
Researchers debunk perception about breakfast being key to keeping body weight under control
There is no good evidence to support the idea that eating breakfast...
Shock therapy: To be or not to be, debate experts in...
Shock therapy or electroconvulsive therapy is used for depression
Should we stop using electroconvulsive therapy to relieve symptoms of severe depression? Experts debate the issue...
Cannabis is now costlier in Europe, more potent too, finds study
Cannabis resin and herbal cannabis have significantly increased in potency and in price
As countries legalise cannabis and its medicinal uses are unravelled, cannabis resin...
