Nicolas is a science journalist based in France. He completed his PhD at the University of Bordeaux specialising in mitochondria and genetics.
In 10 seconds? Recent research shows raises hopes that one day it may be possible to repair failing mitochondria to avoid or treat neurodegenerative diseases of the brain. What’s the story? The human brain needs a lot of energy a...
In 10 seconds? Scientists have created a method to allow people with mitochondrial diseases to have children without passing on their pathology, which is normally transmitted by the mother through her mitochondrial DNA. What is m...
In 10 seconds? Researchers have identified the cells in our eyes that let blue light from smartphone screens disrupt sleep, cause insomnia potentially leading to metabolic diseases or mood disorders. Blue light and sleep? I'v...
In 10 seconds? Scientists have found that switching off the THOR gene – found in our ‘junk DNA’ - can prevent tumor growth in the skin and lungs and secondary ovarian cancer tumors. I thought that all DNA was important, what is t...
In 10 seconds? Letting adolescents sleep in and pushing back school start times is good for their academic results, makes them miss classes less, and reduces health risks, scientists have found. What exactly did they discover? Th...
Scientists discovered that a drug used for some rare cancers can shut down cells' energy supplies. This would help to target a wider range of cancers with less intrusive therapies. In 10 seconds? Researchers have found a drug...