Jessica Mouzo

About 8% of the genome is made up of viral relics, silent remnants of ancient pandemics. When resurrected, they can play a role in our health and wellbeing

For the first time, a study has detected tumor DNA in the breast milk of patients with breast cancer. The researchers involved propose a liquid biopsy of this fluid, as a tool for early diagnosis of the disease

Experts warn that energy-dense snacks contribute to weight gain, but a healthy snack can have positive effects

Experts call for a ban on smoking in all automobiles after a study finds dangerous buildup of harmful compounds in smokers’ vehicles

The Barcelona-based researcher has recently validated a scale published by ‘The Lancet,’ to determine the risk of the healthy population developing chronic liver disease, a condition that usually doesn’t cause symptoms until it’s very advanced

The research projects that 23% of deaths associated with this phenomenon could be prevented if WHO air quality guidelines were met

A study of 80,000 women finds that using AI to help read mammograms is a safe approach and reduces the workload of radiologists by almost half

The scientist and bioinformatics experts at the Biomedical Research Institute of Barcelona analyzes the genomic sequence of tumors to find the gene mutations that cause them

Australia has become the first country to allow MDMA to be prescribed for patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder

Its cancer research agency admits that scientific evidence is “limited,” and the expert committee maintains the recommended daily intake threshold at 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight

The researcher is committed to studying how mental illness is influenced by the microbes that live in our intestines

With over 30 years of experience, the skilled urologist recently helped implant a womb in a woman who was born without one

The Hematological Genetic Counseling Unit at Barcelona’s Vall d’Hebron University Hospital – a pioneer in Spain – is researching inherited genetic alterations that make certain people more prone to blood disorders

A study suggests that an imbalance in levels of certain neurotransmitters could be the cause of repetitive behaviors

The recipient of the BBVA Foundation’s Frontiers of Knowledge Award recognizes the pressing need to consider the risks associated with artificial intelligence

The scientist, winner of the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for her contributions to the discovery of a greenhouse effect 56 million years ago, warns of the risks of the current rate of global warming

The Spanish scientist — who directs a neuroscience research group at Yale University — received an award in his home country for his contributions towards the discovery of a new region of the brain, which is critical to the intake and expenditure of energy

A study suggests that immunologic resilience, the body’s ability to restore its immune functions and control inflammation, may influence the response to infections and other ailments

A study shows that the chatbot can provide more empathetic advice to patients, but experts warn that doctors must always have the final say

A woman with a vascular malformation in her brain undergoes a peculiar medical intervention. While she is fully conscious, neurosurgeons map the language areas before removing the lesion to protect her vast linguistic skills

The Argentine oncologist, head of the Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, denounces the lack of investment in end-of-life care and the overtreatment of some terminal patients

A study estimates that the prevalence will increase by 36% in the next 30 years, and points to tobacco, awkward postures and obesity as the main risk factors

The head of Diagnostic Imaging at the Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona, an expert in digital technologies applied to health, explains that AI will help medical professionals to be more accurate in their diagnoses

Study finds a 23% higher risk of obesity among those who have long daytime snoozes. People who have a short nap are less likely to have high blood pressure

The specialist from the National Heart Center of Singapore warns of the effects of the gender gap in cardiovascular health: women receive fewer treatments and some drugs have only been studied for men

A scientific review concluded that fecal microbiota transplantation is more effective than antibiotics against recurrent ‘Clostridioides difficile’ infections; researchers are also investigating its possibilities in mental health and to improve the effect of immunotherapy in cancer

The first director of the Centre for Genomic Regulation and an expert in basic cancer research believes that the disease cannot be defeated, but it can be controlled