Archive: 17/04/2018

T cell antigen receptors act alone—longstanding immunological mystery solved

What happens when T cells detect suspicious activity in the body? Researchers from the TU Wien and the Medical University of Vienna have revealed that immune receptors of T cells operate in unsuspected ways.

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Is it really bad to drink blood?

Vampires are real, and they exist in all pockets of society. But is drinking blood safe? What does the science say about sipping on blood?

Apr 17, 2018

Traumatic brain injury—the unseen impact of domestic violence

The last time Susan's husband lost his temper, he smashed her head against the kitchen wall so many times she lost count before she managed to flee with just the clothes on her back and some basic identification.

Apr 17, 2018

Expert discusses augmented intelligence in healthcare

The potential of using machine learning techniques in medicine is immense. As electronic health records have become widely available, there is hope that machine learning will improve diagnosis and care. However, integrating ...

Apr 17, 2018

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Biosensors for bladder cancer diagnosis

Cancer constitutes one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. As early diagnosis is paramount to improved clinical outcome and survival, sensitive diagnostics capable of detecting cancer-related molecules are necessary.

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Workplace anxiety can be good if you harness it to remain motivated and stay on task

New research on anxiety in the workplace finds that too much worrying about work can hinder an employee's performance, but a moderate dose can help drive improvement.

Apr 17, 2018

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Patients in most deprived areas wait 20 percent longer for common heart procedure

Researchers at the University of York have shown that waiting times for a common heart procedure are 20% longer for patients living in deprived areas of England compared to patients from more affluent neighbourhoods who attend ...

Apr 17, 2018

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Safety warning labels needed on fresh chicken, say researchers

New research has found that many New Zealand consumers are unaware of the high levels of Campylobacter contamination of fresh chicken and most want safety labelling about the risks on poultry products.

Apr 17, 2018

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What's in a name? Researchers track PTSD's many identities during war

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with military activities for as long as wars have been fought – but this disorder was only named in the 1980s. A new Yale paper published April 16, 2018 in Chronic ...

Apr 17, 2018

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Five myths about food allergies, debunked

Once upon a time, kids could bring candy to school for Halloween, and the market for trading lunchbox goodies was hot. These days, classrooms are peanut-free zones, and many schools ban treats altogether.

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