Archive: 30/01/2018

E-cigarette flavors are toxic to white blood cells, warn scientists

Sugar and spice are not so nice, at least when it comes to vaping or inhalation. Exposure to e-cigarette flavoring chemicals and liquids can cause significant inflammation to monocytes, a type of white blood cell—and many ...

Jan 30, 2018

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Epigenetic alteration of a vitamin B12 gene shines new light on our understanding of rare diseases

Rare hereditary recessive diseases were thought to be expressed in off-spring only when both parents carry a mutation in the causal gene, but a new study is changing this paradigm. An international research team led by scientists ...

Jan 30, 2018

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New tool for tracking 'kiss-and-run' communication between cells

A new method for monitoring interactions between cells, dubbed LIPSTIC by its creators, is much more than a cosmetic improvement over existing techniques. The breakthrough, led by The Rockefeller University assistant professor ...

Jan 30, 2018

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Study of brain pacemaker shows promise in slowing decline of Alzheimer's

While most treatments for Alzheimer's disease focus on improving memory, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center conducted a study aimed at slowing the decline of problem-solving and decision-making ...

Jan 30, 2018

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Scientists identify brain region in mice that keeps the body from losing its balance

New scientific research has revealed how a small part of the brain singlehandedly steadies the body if it is thrown off balance. The study in mice found that a brain region called the lateral vestibular nucleus, or LVN, accomplishes ...

Jan 30, 2018

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5 ideas win $10,000 each in Ohio opioid technology challenge

Virtual reality, neural feedback and digital therapy were among five ideas to help solve the U.S. opioid crisis that won a global technology challenge on Tuesday.

Jan 30, 2018

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Rio urges Carnival visitors to stick to urban areas

Brazilian health authorities are urging Carnival visitors to stick to celebrations in the city of Rio de Janeiro and avoid heading out of town for sightseeing at waterfalls and forests where yellow fever has been detected.

Jan 30, 2018

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New study shows severe toxicity with high-dose AAV9-based gene therapy in animal models

Researchers have described severe, life-threatening toxicity in monkeys and piglets given high doses of gene therapy delivered using an adeno-associated virus (AAV9) vector capable of accessing spinal cord neurons. The liver ...

Jan 30, 2018

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Study finds bacteria in milk linked to rheumatoid arthritis

A strain of bacteria commonly found in milk and beef may be a trigger for developing rheumatoid arthritis in people who are genetically at risk, according to a new study from the University of Central Florida.

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What factors make 'age-friendly environments' effective?

A new study, published in the journal Systematic Reviews, conducted by researchers at the University of Liverpool and Newcastle University has identified the most effective initiatives for promoting respect and social inclusion ...

Jan 30, 2018

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