3+ hour, 45+ min ago  (830+ words) Researchers say a surgery that let pigs with completely severed spinal cords walk again may lead to human trials, and then perhaps even full head or brain transplants. Columnist Helen Thomson is intrigued but sceptical of whether the technique can…...

3+ hour, 25+ min ago  (739+ words) The brain undergoes a full renovation during menopause. Although these changes are profound, we're learning that the long-term impact needn't be all bad The brain transforms during menopause From brain fog to anxiety, the cognitive impacts of menopause are familiar…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (443+ words) Older mice that received a faecal microbiome transplant from younger animals went on to have improved brain plasticity, which suggests their brains could overcome a neurological condition that is typically successfully treated only in childhood A scanning electron micrograph of…...

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4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (428+ words) We already know the vaccine against human papillomavirus, or HPV, greatly reduces infections and cases of cervical cancer, and now we have the first evidence it prevents deaths too HPV vaccines have revolutionised cervical-cancer prevention since the first one became…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (428+ words) We already know the vaccine against human papillomavirus, or HPV, greatly reduces infections and cases of cervical cancer, and now we have the first evidence it prevents deaths too HPV vaccines have revolutionised cervical-cancer prevention since the first one became…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (343+ words) A study of 140, 000 people suggests that a broadening of the diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD explains the sharp rise in diagnoses, but that doesn't mean too many people are being told they are autistic or have ADHD Better awareness…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (985+ words) DNA evidence shows that plague bacteria devastated a community in Siberia more than 5000 years ago, challenging the idea that there were no major disease outbreaks before the advent of farming and large settlements The shared grave of a boy and…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (463+ words) Behind the scenes, cellular ageing begins long before our pets show outward signs of slowing down. But researchers are discovering the steps you can take now to optimise your companion's long-term health ALL of us who own a pet ideally…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (784+ words) Neuroscientist Emily Rogalski is uncovering the secrets of superagers Alexandra Thompson: What is a superager? We hear reports of older people achieving phenomenal physical feats, like centenarians running marathons. Why are you focusing on what it takes to have an…...