Archive: 02/06/2014

Researchers unlock how Ebola virus smashes into human cells

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered how the deadly Ebola virus punches its way into the cytoplasm of cells. The finding identifies an important target for blocking ...

Jun 2, 2014

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Born this way? An evolutionary view of 'gay genes'

The claim that homosexual men share a "gay gene" created a furore in the 1990s. But new research two decades on supports this claim – and adds another candidate gene.

Jun 2, 2014

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The secrets of designing a good typeface

When we want what we write to be clearly communicated to a reader, we generally try to use a typeface that is clear to read. But few people realise how quickly your choice of typeface affects that process. If we can understand ...

Jun 2, 2014

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New virtual platform measures the level of addiction to tobacco

In Mexico, 21.7 percent of the population smokes, which is associated with 95 percent of  lung cancer cases and the development of 29 more different conditions.

Jun 2, 2014

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Hypnosis extends restorative slow-wave sleep

Sleeping well is a crucial factor contributing to our physical and mental restoration. SWS in particular has a positive impact for instance on memory and the functioning of the immune system. During periods of SWS, growth ...

Jun 2, 2014

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The future of collaborative care

The process of diagnosis and treatment can become painfully long for a patient who is passed from GP to hospital specialist to nurse to allied health professional. Miscommunication or even a lack of communication between ...

Jun 2, 2014

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An ancient molecule underlies the mechanism for sleep apnea and vascular problems

(Medical Xpress)—The underlying mechanism of obstructive sleep apnea that causes damage to blood vessels and contributes to hypertension, stroke, and atherosclerosis has been identified by researchers from Yale and elsewhere. ...

Jun 2, 2014

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Discovery of protein that regulates cellular recycling yields new drug targets

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a key regulator of autophagy, the cellular recycling process involved in many human diseases. The finding illuminates potential new drug targets for cancer, neurodegeneration ...

Jun 2, 2014

NHS missing cancer treatment waiting times target

Figures released by NHS England show that 84.4% of people treated for all forms of cancer from January to March of 2014 began their treatment within 62 days of being urgently referred.

Jun 2, 2014

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New allergy tablets offer alternative to shots

For decades, seasonal allergy sufferers had two therapy options to ease the misery of hay fever. They could swallow pills or squirt nasal sprays every day for brief reprieves from the sneezing and itchy eyes. Or they could ...

Jun 2, 2014

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