For decades, scientists have puzzled over why the majority of left handed people process language in the left hemisphere of their brains, just like their right handed counterparts. Now, a new study from Bangor University and Oslo University has challenged one of the most enduring explanations for this phenomenon. A team led by Dr David … Continue reading New research debunks long held theory about left handed brains

mRNA vaccines, like Covid-19 vaccines, work better if patients are in a good mood, according to new research by Cardiff University. A new study has uncovered how our psychological state can impact the antibody responses to two doses of the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination. The study observed that greater positive mood and fewer depressive symptoms were … Continue reading A good mood helps Covid-19 vaccines work better

A new tool to aid forensic investigations of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) has been developed by a team of researchers in collaboration with practitioners from law enforcement, healthcare and industry. Cardiff University says the advanced physics based AI driven technology introduces a mechanics informed machine learning framework to help police and forensic teams accurately predict … Continue reading New AI powered tool could enhance traumatic brain injury investigations in forensics and law enforcement

Bangor University has played an important role in researching a new psychological therapy for male offenders with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). The study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry and funded by the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR), investigated whether aggression and antisocial behaviours could be improved by a modified form of mentalisation … Continue reading Researchers trial new therapy for male offenders with antisocial personality disorder

Can a horse have depression or sleep problems? Researchers at Aberystwyth University are hoping to find out, after developing a test using touch screens. Horses use their noses to distinguish and match images, and are rewarded with food when they get this right. The BBC reports the study could have implications for how horses are … Continue reading Test to find out if horses can have depression

Childbirth is often described as one of life’s most profound experiences, but for many, it can be fraught with anxiety, pain and trauma. Autism is a lifelong neurotype, which affects around 3% of people. It is linked to differences in communication and sensory processing. Women have historically been under diagnosed with autism, diagnosed at an … Continue reading Autistic women face barriers to safe and supportive maternity care

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has become the first health board in Wales to pilot a groundbreaking technology transforming treatment for patients with complex colorectal polyps. WalesOnline reports the Speedboat Submucosal Dissection (SSD) device, developed by Chepstow based and Alternative Investment Market listed Creo Medical, offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery, significantly … Continue reading Creo Medical boosted with first pilot with a health board in Wales

A cancer patient who has become the first person in Wales to trial a new type of vaccine says she “can’t believe how lucky” she is to be part of the research study. Lesley Jenkins said she had “no symptoms and no idea” when she found out she had stage 2 colorectal cancer in April … Continue reading “Exciting” cancer vaccine offers hope for patients

A cutting edge medical device which purifies and concentrates urine could be a game changer in the research and diagnosis of health conditions including cancer. With the support of Bangor University, Caernarfon based Bee Robotics Ltd developed a prototype which purifies urine to leave a concentrated sample for biological analysis. Spearheaded by coordinator Osborn Jones, … Continue reading Welsh invention a “game changer” in research and diagnosis of health conditions including cancer

Researchers at Swansea University have developed a revolutionary bone graft substitute inspired by coral which not only promotes faster healing but dissolves naturally in the body after the repair is complete. This groundbreaking research, led by Dr Zhidao Xia from Swansea University Medical School in collaboration with colleagues from the Faculty of Science and Engineering … Continue reading Scientists develop coral inspired material to revolutionise bone repair