Archive: 29/07/2015
Wet spring, high mosquito numbers could mean more West Nile virus
Scientists at Colorado State University have detected a notably high number of Culex mosquitoes in northern Colorado this season, which could translate into high infection rates of West Nile virus. But so far there is no ...
Jul 29, 2015
Fats from fish and vegetables may increase longevity
A study that included more than 4,000 Swedish 60-year-olds, showed that high levels of polyunsaturated fats in the blood are linked to increased longevity and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. The study was a collaboration ...
Jul 29, 2015
Scientists discover experimental therapy for chronic inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer
UCLA scientists have discovered a groundbreaking experimental therapy that has the ability to suppress the development of ulcerative colitis (UC), a disease which causes inflammation in the digestive tract and colon cancer. ...
Jul 29, 2015
Two new tests that may make diagnosing and monitoring diabetes easier and more affordable
Researchers have successfully tested two new potential methods for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes in its standard and gestational forms. These findings, presented today at the 2015 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo ...
Jul 29, 2015
Deceptive claims in cosmetics advertising
If you're sceptical about the claims made by cosmetics firms about the attributes of their lotions and potions, you're not alone. A study by US academics just published in the Journal of Global Fashion Marketing shows how ...
Jul 29, 2015
Hair samples may offer new insights into the relationship between asthma, cortisol, and complications in pregnancy
Hair samples can be used to measure the effects of asthma on the cortisol levels of women during pregnancy, according to research presented today at the 2015 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Atlanta. This research ...
Jul 29, 2015
Gene that causes intellectual disability when mutated finally identified
At least half of those with an intellectual disability across the world do not have a formal diagnosis. However, thanks to new DNA sequencing technology, along with the expertise and perseverance of University of Adelaide ...
Jul 29, 2015