
Personality may be the key to longevity
Being outgoing and enjoying laughter could help you reach 100.

Paralysed patients control robotic arm with their minds
Technology provides hope for paralysed patients to lead more independent lives.

Cancer can be tracked with Google
Scientists are using search engine algorithims to find cancer biomarkers.

Cooking makes you healthier
All those hours that you’ve spent watching Master Chef could actually pay off.

The human immune system in action
Scanning electron microscope technology reveals the image of scavenger cell engulfing tuberculosis bacteria.

Understanding Frida Kahlo’s fertility problems
The famous Mexican painter studied medicine in her youth and used that knowledge to paint the different factors that might have affected her ability to procreate.

Next step in HIV prevention research
The International Microbicide Conference 2012 looks at which methods work and the next steps in developing these.