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A cup of coffee and a cup of tea with tea leaves and coffee beans on a tablematCaffeine could slow cellular ageing: new research shows how
25 June 2025

A new study from the Cellular Ageing and Senescence laboratory  at Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Molecular Cell Biology, reveals how caffeine —the world’s most popular neuroactive compound—might do more than just wake you up. The study in the journal Microbial Cell shows how caffeine could play a role in slowing down the ageing process at a cellular level.

By jaojormamiADHD link to severe premenstrual disorder uncovered in women
23 June 2025

New study reveals women with ADHD are significantly more likely to suffer from PMDD, highlighting a critical overlooked health risk. 

3d rendered medically accurate illustration of small intestine cancer By Sebastian Kaulitzki3d rendered medically accurate illustration of small intestine cancer By Sebastian KaulitzkiScientists find new way to predict how bowel cancer drugs will stop working – paving the way for smarter treatments
20 June 2025

Scientists have developed a tool that can predict how bowel cancer adapts to treatment – helping researchers to design new personalised drugs that will keep patients living well for longer.

Professor Andrew Livingston celebrated for double honours in chemical engineering
20 June 2025

A remarkable week for Professor Andrew Livingston saw him recognised with two significant accolades: a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Chemical Engineering Council (WCEC) on Thursday, 19th June, and a substantial grant from UKRI's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) announced today, 20th June. 

Robotic hand with human-like touch set to revolutionise dexterous manipulation
9 June 2025

New study introduces the F-TAC Hand, a biomimetic robotic hand with unprecedented tactile sensitivity, revolutionising dexterous manipulation in dynamic environments

MicrotubulesCellular scaffolding secrets unlocked: scientists discover key to microtubule growth
30 May 2025

Scientists found out how naturally unstable filaments decide whether to grow or to shorten.

Electrophysiology at atomic resolution: scientists simulate ion channel currents with unprecedented
21 May 2025

Breakthrough study reveals how potassium ions flow through channels in cellswith implications for drug development and understanding neural signalling

Light-to-electricity nanodevice reveals how Earth’s oldest surviving cyanobacteria worked
16 May 2025

Atomic-level snapshot of a 3-billion-year-old photosynthetic assembly shows life nailed the design early.

New insights into black hole scattering and gravitational waves unveiled
15 May 2025

A landmark study published in Nature has established a new benchmark in modelling the universe’s most extreme events: the collisions of black holes and neutron stars.

Queen Mary scientists achieve micro-scale breakthrough with big promise
13 May 2025

New techniques to mimic the complexity of living human organs provide an alternative to using animals in science

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