University of Birmingham

Applying red-light therapy to a damaged spinal cord protects and regenerates nerve cells, leading to a return of motor and sensory function, according to new research. The treatment could expand limited treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.

Researchers from MIT and the University of Birmingham (UB) believe that they've cracked the formula for detecting habitable planets using currently available technology. It all has to do with an exoplanet's levels of carbon dioxide and ozone.

A new study has found a strong association between 'Doctor Who' episodes aired between Christmas and the New Year and a reduction in mortality rates in the subsequent year, suggesting that watching a doctor who cares encourages health-seeking behavior.

Far beyond concerns about waistlines, reaching for fatty foods during stressful times can have a dangerous impact on cardiovascular function and then significantly impair our body’s ability to return to normal after the tough time subsides.

Researchers have developed a handheld device that shines a safe laser into the eye to detect biomarkers of brain damage following a concussion or other traumatic brain injury, providing rapid, on-site diagnosis at the time of injury.

A new study has shown, for the first time, what many of us have long felt: grammar mistakes can trigger negative physical reactions, including one that stems from the part of our sympathetic nervous system that initiates the fight or flight response.

Even moderate exposure to nicotine-free vapor from e-cigarettes can literally stop the body's frontline immune cells in their tracks, reducing their ability to fight off foreign invaders, a new study has found.

A rare decarbonization idea that looks as good for business as it does for the planet. This system promises to radically reduce carbon dioxide emissions for 70% of steelmakers, while generating profits and making use of existing blast furnaces.

Scientists investigating the potential of a non-invasive laser therapy to improve cognitive function have demonstrated an ability to boost short-term memory in human subjects by targeting specific regions of the brain.

Researchers in the UK have developed first-of-a-kind bone marrow “organoids” in the lab that bear the key features of the real thing and which the team hopes can lead to a new breed of bespoke treatments for cancer.

A huge new study looking at the symptoms of long COVID in non-hospitalized patients has identified a diverse set of symptoms, including reduced libido and hair loss, and suggested reclassifying the condition into three distinct groups.

A drug under investigation as a cancer treatment has shown exciting promise in a rather different branch of medical research, with scientists demonstrating how it can promote nerve repair following spinal injury.