Immunology
Research reveals surprising health benefits of chewing your food
Scientists have shown that chewing your food properly can boost your mouth's immune system to protect you against illness.
Jan 19, 2017
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University of Manchester
Psychology & Psychiatry
Study reveals how little people know about each other's intentions
Psychologists from The University of Manchester have shown how difficult it is for us to guess the true intention of each other's behaviour.
Jan 18, 2017
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79
Neuroscience
New drug limits and then repairs brain damage in stroke
Researchers at The University of Manchester have discovered that a potential new drug reduces the number of brain cells destroyed by stroke and then helps to repair the damage.
Nov 25, 2016
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882
Neuroscience
Scientists successfully tune the brain to alleviate pain
Scientists at The University of Manchester have shown for the first time that if the brain is 'tuned-in' to a particular frequency, pain can be alleviated.
Nov 2, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Babies' first gestures are a key sign of how they'll talk
Babies' first gestures are a reliable indicator of how their language will develop, according to new research to be highlighted at the ESRC Festival of Social Science. Understanding these early behaviours gives parents the ...
Nov 1, 2016
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Genetics
'Teashirt' gene links autism and kidney problems, new study finds
A gene dubbed the 'Teashirt' by its discoverers has been identified as a link between children with kidney problems and autism, in a new study which has implications for how doctors working on both conditions administer tests ...
Sep 26, 2016
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30
Genetics
Single gene mutation causes severely debilitating disease of brain blood vessels
The cause of a disease that targets blood vessels in the brain - leading to multiple debilitating symptoms and, often, to early death - has been tracked to a single mutated gene, opening up the immediate possibility of improved ...
Aug 29, 2016
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48
Psychology & Psychiatry
Exercise can tackle symptoms of schizophrenia
Aerobic exercise can significantly help people coping with the long-term mental health condition schizophrenia, according to a new study from University of Manchester researchers.
Aug 12, 2016
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469
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Treatment option for Alzheimer's disease possible
A research project has shown that an experimental model of Alzheimer's disease can be successfully treated with a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug.
Aug 11, 2016
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410
Oncology & Cancer
Good indicator of cancer prognosis turned on its head by new research
A molecule which, for the last 20 years has been believed to be an indicator of good prognosis in tumours has been shown to have a dark side by new research from The Universities of Manchester, Athens and collaborators, recently ...
Jul 7, 2016
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