Genetics
Mother's diet affects the 'silencing' of her child's genes
A mother's diet before conception can permanently affect how her child's genes function, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Apr 29, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New link between malaria parasites and sickle hemoglobin identified
Some malaria parasites in sub-Saharan Africa have genetic variants that allow them to infect those with sickle hemoglobin, which is normally thought to give strong protection against the disease. The parasites may have adapted ...
Dec 10, 2021
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Health
Transport for London's advertising restrictions linked to reductions in high fat, salt and sugar product purchases
Restricting the outdoor advertising of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods and drinks across the Transport for London (TfL) network is estimated to have significantly decreased the average amount of calories purchased by ...
Feb 17, 2022
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Health
Following 'Eatwell Guide' diet could reduce your risk of dying early and lower your environmental footprint
Adhering to Public Health England's 'Eatwell Guide' of a balanced diet could reduce your chance of dying prematurely and lower your environmental footprint, according to a new study in BMJ Open.
Aug 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More malaria infections now found in African communities with irrigated rice fields
The relationship between rice and malaria in Africa has changed, with malaria prevalence now higher in villages close to irrigated rice fields, according to new research published in The Lancet Planetary Health.
Mar 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Analysis of 20-year study finds malaria control in young children saves lives into adulthood
Bed nets save lives in the long run, according to a 22-year study in Tanzania which, for the first time, indicates that children who sleep under them at an early age are more likely to survive into adulthood.
Feb 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antibiotic consumption and resistance is a 'two-way street' between animals and humans
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that globally, the association between antibiotic consumption and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) between human and animals goes both ways.
Apr 3, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Machine learning brings an early diagnostic for pancreatic cancer a step closer to reality
Individuals at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer could be identified earlier using machine learning (ML) techniques which would result in a greater number of patients surviving the disease, suggests a new study ...
Jun 2, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New genetic mutation could signal start of malaria drug resistance in Africa
Early indicators of the malaria parasite in Africa developing resistance to the most effective drug available have been confirmed, according to new research published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.
Apr 17, 2015
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Genetics
New online tool to predict genetic resistance to tuberculosis drugs
Finding out what drugs can be used to treat a patient with tuberculosis (TB) can be can sped up by days or weeks, thanks to a new free online tool.
May 27, 2015
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