Archive: 15/06/2016
Nature and nurture work in unexpected ways to determine obesity and diabetes risk even before birth
few too many sugary treats during pregnancy put children at higher risk of becoming overweight, A*STAR research shows, but only if their mothers are not already obese. "It is interesting to see how nature and nurture interact ...
Jun 15, 2016
New genetic research can significantly improve drug development
According to a new study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology this week, genetic research in large-scale prospective biobank studies can significantly improve the drug development pipeline and reduce costs.
Jun 15, 2016
Single-cell analysis reveals how immune cells are related and which ones accumulate in the tonsils during childhood
T follicular helper (TFH) cells are a heterogeneous group of immune cells, commonly found in the tonsils, but also detectable in blood. A*STAR scientists have developed a method to distinguish the different types of TFH cells ...
Jun 15, 2016
Scientists block action of hallmark dementia protein in mice
A research team at King's College London has used a new approach to study a hallmark dementia protein called tau in mice, revealing that a drug called phenylbutyrate can protect against damage caused by the protein.
Jun 15, 2016