Europe
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Crossed chickens provide anxiety gene map
Chickens are providing clues about the genetic causes of anxiety, according to Swedish researchers. Read more
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Drug may protect ovaries from chemotherapy
The risk of premature menopause is smaller for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer if an additional drug is used, new research suggests. Read more
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Advice for chronic fungal lung infection
New clinical guidelines are released today for medical staff treating chronic fungal lung infection. Read more
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Touch screens may aid child development
Two year olds find touch screen technology easy to play with – and this may offer opportunities, a paediatrician says today. Read more
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Hope for MERS vaccine
European researchers have announced the successful development of a vaccine that protects camels against the MERS coronavirus. Read more
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Fitness not a counterweight to obesity
Being fit is not an effective way to counteract obesity, according to a study which has taken nearly 30 years and reports its findings today. Read more
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Fear is blood-curdling – literally?
Scary movies and horror stories are sometimes described as "blood-curdling" – and it may be literally true, according to Dutch researchers. Read more
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Surgery best for localised prostate cancer?
Patients with localised prostate cancer have better survival rates after surgery than after radiotherapy, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Doctors knocking on Dylan’s door
Medical researchers frequently turn to veteran troubadour Bob Dylan for inspiration, it was suggested today. Read more
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Alcohol link to Alzheimer’s health
Patients with Alzheimer’s may benefit from moderate consumption of alcohol, according to a new study. Read more