Helen Robertson

Oct 6, 2024 | cairnspost.com.au | Shahn Baker Sorekli |Helen Robertson

Sexual myths (SMs) are a roadblock to a thriving sexual connection. SMs are false beliefs and attitudes that influence a couple’s sex life. They’re unquestioned, implicit ideas and can contribute to unrealistic expectations and unnecessary pressure. If entrenched, SMs can lead to dissatisfaction or issues in the bedroom. It’s important to identify the myth you hold and work in opposition to it. We’ve outlined some SMs and how to oppose them here.

Aug 7, 2024 | elifesciences.org | Philipp H. Schiffer |Paschalis Natsidis |Daniel J. Leite |Helen Robertson

Accepted manuscript, PDF only. Full online edition to follow. Accepted ManuscriptAugust 7, 2024 Share this article Cite this article Insights into early animal evolution form the genome of the xenacoelomorph worm Xenoturbella bockieLife 13:e94948.

Jan 14, 2024 | nature.com | Linnea Z. Drexhage |Shengpan Zhang |Franziska Ragaller |Ellen Sjule |Lachlan P. Deimel |Helen Robertson | +4 more

AbstractEfferocytic clearance of apoptotic cells in general, and T cells in particular, is required for tissue and immune homeostasis. Transmembrane mucins are extended glycoproteins highly expressed in the cell glycocalyx that function as a barrier to phagocytosis. Whether and how mucins may be regulated during cell death to facilitate efferocytic corpse clearance is not well understood.

Dec 4, 2023 | progress.org.uk | Joanne Delange |Helen Robertson

Helix of Love is an anthology of poems written by families affected by rare genetic conditions. Funded by a Wellcome Trust collaborative research grant, 'Ethical Preparedness in Genomic Medicine', the process of writing and publishing this collection aims to provide insight into the personal impact of rare genetic conditions.

Aug 21, 2023 | progress.org.uk | Hannah Flynn |Helen Robertson

Gene therapy could provide a one-off, sustained treatment for patients with severe alcohol use disorder, a study in monkeys suggests. The study, published in Nature Medicine, showed that a gene therapy originally designed for Parkinson's disease significantly reduced alcohol consumption in macaque monkeys that had been conditioned to heavy drinking. 'Drinking went to almost zero,' said Professor Kathleen Grant from the Oregon National Primate Research Centre, who co-led the study.