Medical research
Low testosterone levels could raise diabetes risk for men
Low levels of testosterone in men could increase their risk of developing diabetes, a study suggests.
May 4, 2012
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University of Edinburgh
Immunology
Bid to beat superbugs boosted by immune defence discovery
The fight against superbugs could be helped by the discovery of a potential therapy based on the body's natural immune defences.
Jun 3, 2019
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148
Neuroscience
Parkinson's clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatments
Parkinson's patients could be helped by fresh insights gained from studies of tiny tropical fish.
Apr 4, 2019
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Immunology
Sun effects on skin reveal eczema therapy clues
Exposure to sunlight releases a compound from the skin that can alleviate symptoms of eczema, research has found.
Jun 19, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New therapy aids bid to beat organ failure caused by pancreatitis
Patients suffering organ failure caused by a common inflammatory condition could be helped by a new therapy.
Jan 11, 2016
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85
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 linked to complications during pregnancy, study finds
Women who have COVID-19 towards the end of their pregnancy are vulnerable to birth-related complications.
Jan 13, 2022
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84
Genetics
Gene discovery points towards non-hormonal male contraceptive
A new type of male contraceptive could be created thanks to the discovery of a key gene essential for sperm development.
May 24, 2012
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Medical research
Study shines light on cause of chronic kidney disease
Fresh insights into a protein that causes damage in kidneys and hearts could open up new treatment options for chronic kidney disease, research shows.
May 31, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Immune discovery set to boost cancer therapies, study suggests
Cancer therapies that use immune cells to trigger the body to attack tumours could be improved by a molecule that boosts their function.
May 28, 2019
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Medical research
Cold sore linked to mutation in gene, study suggests
Why some people are troubled by cold sores while others are not has finally been explained by scientists.
Sep 16, 2013
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