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Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Brain study paves way for therapy for common cause of dementia

Scientists have uncovered a potential approach to treat one of the commonest causes of dementia and stroke in older people.

Jul 4, 2018

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Genetics

Depression study pinpoints genes that may trigger the condition

Nearly 80 genes that could be linked to depression have been discovered by scientists.

Apr 16, 2018

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Medical research

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

Taking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.

Apr 16, 2018

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Genetics

Hundreds of genes linked to intelligence in global study

More than 500 genes linked to intelligence have been identified in the largest study of its kind. Scientists compared variation in DNA in more than 240,000 people from around the world, to discover which genes are associated ...

Mar 14, 2018

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Liver study offers insights into hard-to-treat diseases

A key cell process that could cause damage to bile ducts and help explain some liver diseases has been identified by scientists.

Mar 9, 2018

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Neuroscience

Insights into depression could aid development of new treatments

Fresh insights into changes in the brain linked to depression could pave the way for new therapies.

Feb 26, 2018

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Immunology

Steroid study sheds light on long term side effects of medicines

Fresh insights into key hormones found in commonly prescribed medicines have been discovered, providing further understanding of the medicines' side effects.

Dec 13, 2017

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