Moving on from having sequenced the human genomes from the first time 20 years ago, now we have the first draft of the human pangenome – a much more diverse collection of 47 distinct genomes from different ancestral backgrounds.
A large animal study has found a strong correlation between how long an animal yawns and the size of its brain.
We all felt the impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns – but what about primates in zoos who no longer saw any visitors?
Is the incidence of virus outbreaks increasing? Or just it just seem that way?
Do you dig out your ear wax? Don’t! The old adage that nothing smaller than your elbow goes into your ear is absolutely true.
The Population Health Research Network answers really important questions about our health and wellbeing and I was privileged to work on their Investment Plan 2023-2028, which is now available.
Sleep is really important for staying healthy – but is there a correct sleeping position? And what does exercise have to do with it?
The Black Plague ripped through Europe, Africa and Asia 700 years ago and killed around 200 million people. Genes that were associated with a survival advantage are still present in us today – but appear to make us more susceptible to autoimmune diseases.
Dogs love to sniff and smell their environment and that includes us humans. To them, we smell different when we are stressed.
Researchers in the Netherlands have discovered microplastics in the blood of humans for the first time.
