Archive: 01/08/2012
Researchers discover molecular link between circadian clock disturbances and inflammatory diseases
Scientists have known for some time that throwing off the body's circadian rhythm can negatively affect body chemistry. In fact, workers whose sleep-wake cycles are disrupted by night shifts are more susceptible to chronic ...
Aug 1, 2012
Predicting recovery after stroke
(Medical Xpress) -- In work that may revolutionise rehabilitation for stroke patients, researchers from The University of Auckland and the Auckland District Health Board have shown it is possible to predict an individuals ...
Aug 1, 2012
Student solves snail fever mystery
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists have solved an 80-year old mystery linked to an ancient but neglected tropical disease that affects more than 100 million people in sub-Saharan Africa.
Aug 1, 2012
Researchers pinpoint peptide that blocks hepatitis C virus entry
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at the University of Pittsburghs Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) have identified a specific peptide that may block the entry of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) into the liver, representing ...
Aug 1, 2012