Archive: 26/06/2018

The psychological impact of early life stress and parental separation

In recent months, more than 2,000 migrant children have been separated from their families at the United States/Mexico border. Questions about the policy, including how it affects the children's well-being, has led to a suspension ...

Jun 26, 2018

Human stem cell research shows new genetic pathway controls the heart beat

New research into human heart development has shed light on the way heart muscle cells contract.

Jun 26, 2018

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New study finds toddler 'talk time' is a case of follow the leader

Dr Laura Conway, from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), is studying how children aged four years and under learn language, with a focus on the one in five children who are slow to talk.

Jun 26, 2018

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Engineered 'starter key' for brain tumor offers new model for drug testing

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have applied a new way to trigger the brain tumor medulloblastoma in neural cells that will lead to the ability to test a promising class of anti-tumor drugs. The technology ...

Jun 26, 2018

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Peas could provide cheap and effective iron supplement

Iron contained within peas could be processed to provide more effective dietary supplements, according to a new study by scientists at the University of East Anglia.

Jun 26, 2018

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Tending to heart health may keep dementia at bay

There's no definitive evidence about what can prevent Alzheimer's disease. But experts believe healthy behaviors that are good for your overall health can slow or delay some forms of dementia.

Jun 26, 2018

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Researchers discover insights into amyloids associated with Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes

A Virginia Tech research team has discovered insights into the stabilizing forces of amyloid fibrils that are associated with Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.

Jun 26, 2018

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Research finds counting your drinks reduces alcohol consumption

The most effective way for Australians to reduce their alcohol consumption is counting their drinks, new research led by Curtin University has found.

Jun 26, 2018

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Researchers find more genes associated with intelligence and neuroticism

A single team of researchers from around the globe conducting two different studies has found more genes related to human intelligence and more that are associated with neuroticism. They have published separate papers outlining ...

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Why do some people with autism have restricted interests and repetitive movements?

As a society, we've come a long way in our understanding of the challenges people with autism face with social communication. But there is a large gap in our understanding of another cluster of behaviours that form part of ...

Jun 26, 2018

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