Europe
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Bowel disease nose detector unveiled
An electronic nose could distinguish between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, Spanish researchers have reported. Read more
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Robotic aid for spine surgery
Scientists are creating a new high-precision, sensor-based surgical robot that can help carry out spinal operations. Read more
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Egyptian mummies reveal earliest known cancers
Researchers have identified the oldest known cases of two kinds of cancer in Egyptian mummies, it has been announced. Read more
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Gene link to early-onset breast cancer
British researchers have found a genetic variant underlying the development of breast cancer in young women, it was announced today. Read more
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Melanoma genes may indicate broader risk
People who have family members with inherited mutations linked to risk of melanoma also have an increased risk of the disease themselves – even if they do not carry the genetic variants, a new Swedish study has shown. Read more
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Heart risk from surgery
Patients who undergo non-heart surgery have an increased risk of developing perioperative myocardial injury, according to new Swiss research. Read more
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Cancer drug could help HIV patients
A drug used to treat cancer could also wipe out HIV-infected cells. Read more
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Award for Portuguese cancer researcher
An academic from Portugal has received a major research award to develop laboratory-grown cancer tumours for drug testing. Read more
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Obesity threat to cardiovascular health – especially in UK
The world’s wealthiest countries have successfully reduced deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke – but this is under threat from rising rates of obesity, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Heart defect risk linked to IVF
Babies born through IVF face a slightly increased risk of suffering congenital heart defects, according to an Italian study. Read more