3 November 2021
Despite decades of research, there’s no consensus on what causes Alzheimer’s. But a new way of thinking is transforming how we study the condition, and could finally deliver effective treatments
1 November 2021
Electrically stimulating a region within the centre of the brain helped people with pre-existing brain implants to adapt to changing goals and improve their well-being, pointing to a method for personalised treatment
29 October 2021
Covid-19 vaccines in use today have to be stored at cold temperatures, but a patch covered in tiny plastic spikes coated in a vaccine could provide an alternative
28 October 2021
A growing number of cases show that some people with HIV can avoid becoming ill even while pausing their medication, as virus levels in their blood remain low
27 October 2021
Many countries have seen sharp falls in the number of measles cases as a result of covid-19 controls, but the pandemic has also interrupted immunisation programmes
27 October 2021
Billions of years ago, bacteria began living inside other cells and carrying out essential functions. Genetic engineering could create new types of these ‘endosymbionts’
