Archive: 25/06/2018

Researchers identify brain cells responsible for removing damaged neurons after injury

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered that microglia, specialized immune cells in the brain, play a key role in clearing dead material after brain injury. The study, which will be published ...

Jun 25, 2018

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Govt, farmers failed in Dutch egg scandal: report

Poultry farmers, the Dutch food safety board and the government all failed in their duties during a tainted egg scandal which spread to 45 countries causing millions in damage, a scathing report found Monday.

Jun 25, 2018

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New understanding of the way chikungunya virus protects mice against malaria could lead to improved patient care

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection may reduce the severity of malaria, according to a discovery by A*STAR scientists, which could lead to the development of new malaria treatments.

Jun 25, 2018

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Children with existing allergies should be screened for an emerging, severe chronic food allergy

Children with known skin, food and respiratory allergies should be screened for an emerging, chronic food allergy called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a painful inflammation of the esophagus, the food tube between the mouth ...

Jun 25, 2018

In the brain, dislike and dehumanization are not the same thing

During the past week, the news has brought us difficult images and sounds: Migrant and refugee children huddled in steel cages. Children and parents wailing as they are torn apart by American agents. Detention buses filled ...

Jun 25, 2018

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Abird's eye view for improved diagnosis

An effective method of screening patients for closed-angle glaucoma has been developed by A*STAR researchers.

Jun 25, 2018

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Survey finds anxious drivers rule on NZ roads

Two thirds of New Zealand drivers experience mild to severe anxiety when they are behind the wheel – with fear of road rage from others among the causes, a Massey University study has found.

Jun 25, 2018

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Study identifies gene expression patterns associated with fatty liver disease

A fatty liver disease known as NASH—non-alcoholic steatohepatitis—is the nation's major cause of chronic liver disease, and is projected to become the most common indicator for liver transplants.

Jun 25, 2018

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Thin evidence behind 'revolutionary' blood sugar diet: scientists

A new "personalised" diet based on your blood sugar level is being promoted by a team of scientists from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen.

Jun 25, 2018

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Cancer increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and vascular occlusions

It is well known that pre-existing cancer is a significant risk factor for venous thrombosis. What was hitherto unclear was whether cancer also has a negative impact upon the risk of heart attacks, strokes or occlusions of ...

Jun 25, 2018

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