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New stem cell approach for blindness successful in mice (w/ video)
(Medical Xpress)—Blind mice can see again, after Oxford University researchers transplanted developing cells into their eyes and found they could re-form the entire light-sensitive layer of the retina.
Ophthalmology
Jan 08, 2013 |
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Runners benefit from new spin-out
Run3D Ltd, a new Oxford University spin-out company, provides a pioneering service to help runners avoid a common form of injury.
Health
Dec 27, 2012 |
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Rare genetic faults identified in families with bowel cancer
(Medical Xpress)—Rare DNA faults in two genes have been strongly linked to bowel cancer by Oxford University researchers, who sequenced the genomes of people from families with a strong history of developing ...
Cancer
Dec 24, 2012 |
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Brain imaging insight into cannabis as a pain killer
The pain relief offered by cannabis varies greatly between individuals, a brain imaging study carried out at the University of Oxford suggests.
Medical research
Dec 20, 2012 |
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How honest are you at work?
(Medical Xpress)—A new study has revealed we are basically honest. The research by the University of Oxford and the University of Bonn suggests that it pains us to tell lies, particularly when we are in ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 15, 2012 |
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Breastfeeding could save the NHS millions, says new report
(Medical Xpress)—Low rates of breastfeeding in the UK are costing the NHS millions of pounds, reveals a report compiled by British academics, including researchers from Oxford University.
Health
Oct 19, 2012 |
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Afghan children seeking asylum in the UK: PTSD symptoms minimized for those children placed in foster care
(Medical Xpress)—A new study indicates that about one-third of asylum-seeking Afghan children who arrive in the UK without their parents or a guardian are likely to be experience symptoms associated with ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 19, 2012 |
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Breast cancer and periods: Link more important in specific cancers
(Medical Xpress)—The younger a woman starts her periods, and the later she finishes, the more at risk she is from developing breast cancer. Now a new study led by Oxford researchers shows that these factors ...
Cancer
Oct 18, 2012 |
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Animation used to help explain the impact of genetics for patients
Meet Ossie: a friendly green popsicle who has already been fired through the LHC and frozen to absolute zero in a bid to explain cutting edge science. ...
Genetics
Oct 04, 2012 |
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How often people can give blood may be guided by new national study
(Medical Xpress)—Blood donors are being invited to take part in a large study which could shape the future of blood donation nationally and internationally, providing a personalised service for donors.
Other
Sep 25, 2012 |
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New technology allows vital signs to be checked via webcam
Webcam software developed by a new Oxford University spin-out company will offer a simple, non-invasive way of monitoring patients' vital signs.
Other
Sep 20, 2012 |
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Single gene cause of insulin sensitivity may offer insight for treating diabetes
(Medical Xpress)—The first single gene cause of increased sensitivity to the hormone insulin has been discovered by a team of Oxford University researchers.
Diabetes
Sep 12, 2012 |
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Supplementing with Omega-3 fatty acids might improve reading and behaviour for some children
(Medical Xpress)—A new study by the University of Oxford has shown that daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids (Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA) improved the reading and behaviour of underperforming children ...
Health
Sep 10, 2012 |
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Ten new diabetes gene links offer picture of biology underlying disease
(Medical Xpress) -- Ten more DNA regions linked to type 2 diabetes have been discovered by an international team of researchers, bringing the total to over 60.
Genetics
Aug 12, 2012 |
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Probing what fuels cancer
Cancer is often described as a genetic disease, after all the transition a cell goes through in becoming cancerous tends to be driven by changes to the cell's DNA.
Cancer
Aug 06, 2012 |
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