Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers investigate the virology of coronaviruses
The molecular virology of coronaviruses is explored in a newly published book chapter written by researchers at Lancaster University.
Feb 23, 2022
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Lancaster University
Psychology & Psychiatry
How picking up your smartphone could reveal your identity
The time a person spends on different smartphone apps is enough to identify them from a larger group in more than one in three cases say researchers, who warn of the implications for security and privacy.
Feb 17, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Combining traditional mandala coloring and brain sensing technologies to aid mindfulness
Combining centuries-old traditional mandala coloring with cutting-edge computing and brain sensing technologies could lead to new ways of helping people achieve mindfulness.
Feb 14, 2022
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Genetics
Insight into the genetics of autism offers hope for new drug treatments
Drugs to increase insulin signaling may be effective for treating autism say Lancaster University researchers, who have discovered how a genetic change impacts on insulin signaling and glucose metabolism in the brain.
Feb 10, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
System failures contribute to self-harm amongst imprisoned women who have been in care
Women in prison who have experienced the care system as children report using self-harm as a way to communicate, alleviate and end the pain in their lives, new research, led by Lancaster University, finds.
Jan 17, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Men experience more emotional pain during breakups: study
A new study of online relationship support finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for the worse.
Nov 1, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Could computer games encourage people to adhere to COVID-19 measures?
Computer games could become a useful tool in educating more young adults about the risks of COVID-19 and following preventative public health measures such as social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing.
Oct 19, 2021
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Health
Using internet in retirement boosts cognitive function
Using the internet during your retirement years can boost your cognitive function, a new study has found.
Sep 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK Covid policies may have disproportionally impacted ethnic minorities at the end of life
Published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, the research aimed to develop insights into the response of palliative care services caring for people from ethnic minority groups during COVID-19 and gathered information from ...
Sep 13, 2021
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Health
Study: Patients with severe obesity undergo bariatric surgery too late
Patients in Scotland who are being assessed for weight loss surgery are older and have a higher weight than the international average, according to a new study funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
Aug 31, 2021
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