27 May – 09 June 2019
Japanese hospital uncovers flood of research ethics violations
A brain and heart hospital and research centre in Japan has found 158 cases of studies being done in violation of ethics standards since 2013. Find source
Ultimate limit of human endurance found
The ultimate limit of human endurance has been worked out by scientists analysing a 3,000 mile run, the Tour de France and other elite events. Find source
'Pumping heart patch' ready for human use
A "pumping" patch containing millions of living, beating stem cells could help repair the damage caused by a heart attack, according to researchers. Find source
How old are your organs? To scientists' surprise, organs are a mix of young and old cells
Scientists discovered cellular structures with extreme longevity, leading to insights for age-associated diseases. Find source
New evidence links ultra-processed foods with a range of health risks
Two large European studies find positive associations between consumption of highly processed foods and risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Find source
