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Epigenetic changes shed light on biological mechanism of autism

Scientists from King's College London have identified patterns of epigenetic changes involved in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by studying genetically identical twins who differ in autism traits. The study, published in ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

Studies of the bioactive compounds found in apples aim to uncover compounds that have an ability to prevent or alter the risk of serious ailments such as diabetes and heart disease.

Health created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Obese but happy gene' challenges the common perception of link between depression and obesity

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered new genetic evidence about why some people are happier than others.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Breastfeeding may protect infants from HIV transmission

An international team of researchers has found that certain bioactive components found in human milk are associated with a reduced risk of HIV transmission from an HIV infected mother to her breast-fed infant. Their study ...

HIV & AIDS created Aug 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Breakthrough could speed drug discovery

(Medical Xpress) -- Innovative technology being pioneered at Cardiff to speed up the discovery of new drugs to tackle lung diseases could also dramatically reduce testing on animals.

Medical research created Nov 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Natural pain relief from poisonous shrub

An extract of the poisonous shrub Jatropha curcas acts as a strong painkiller and may have a mode of action different from conventional analgesics, such as morphine and other pharmaceuticals. Details of tests are reported in the ...

Medical research created Jul 11, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast