Human eggs are some of the most patient cells in the body, lying dormant for decades until needed. A study published today in The EMBO Journal shows that the cells deliberately slow the activity of their internal waste disposal systems as they mature, most likely an evolutionary design which keeps metabolism low and damage at bay. The research is the largest-scale study of healthy human eggs collected directly from women and could lead to new strategies to improve success rates for the millions of IVF cycles attempted worldwide each year.

A team of researchers from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid has developed a groundbreaking technique that maps temperature in three dimensions within biological tissue, using invisible light and artificial intelligence.

The approach, just published in Nature Communications, could transform how we monitor temperature inside the human body, potentially improving early disease detection and treatment monitoring, without the need for costly or invasive imaging technologies.

Researchers at University of Warwick have identified modifiable social factors that help preterm children (8% of all births) develop better-than-expected mental health, offering new hope for a persistent problem. 

Telehealth keeps Australians healthier and more connected, but outdated rules are keeping it out of reach for those who need it the most, say Flinders University researchers. The first of its kind global systematic review and meta-analysis found the service reduces hospital visits, improves mental health, and helps people feel more connected to their communities. Despite these benefits, the authors note that Medicare still requires most patients to have seen their GP in person within the past 12 months to qualify for telehealth rebates, highlighting that for truly homebound individuals, this is often impossible.