Archive: 30/10/2015

Master gene orchestrates regeneration of damaged peripheral nerves

One of the big challenges with spinal cord injuries is that spinal cord neurons don't have the ability to regrow after an injury. That's why most spinal paralysis in patients is permanent.

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Testing of oculomotor nerve function may aid in concussion diagnosis

There are approximately three million sports-related concussions reported each year in the U. S., and the rate of diagnosed concussions continues to rise. Concussions can have lasting impacts on injured athletes, including ...

Oct 30, 2015

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Biologist uncovers fundamental new strategy for destroying cancer cells

University of Virginia cell biologist John Herr believes that the most ground-breaking findings always start with an insight built on basic science. He would know; his steady research on the development of sperm and eggs ...

Oct 30, 2015

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Self-injury—raising the profile of a dangerous behavior

Self-injury so often occurs in private, an important reason why solid statistics are hard to come by. But researchers estimate between 10 and 40 percent of adolescents, and up to 10 percent of adults, harm themselves physically ...

Oct 30, 2015

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Neuroscientists identify brain region that holds objects in memory until they are spotted

Imagine you are looking for your wallet on a cluttered desk. As you scan the area, you hold in your mind a mental picture of what your wallet looks like.

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Experts offer tips for taking advantage of daylight saving time

With daylight saving time set for Sunday morning, UT experts at the are encouraging people to take advantage of the extra hour.

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Blocking Ebola virus budding by regulating calcium signaling

The Ebola virus acts fast. The course of infection, from exposure to recovery, or death, can take as little as two weeks. That may not leave enough time for the immune system to mount an effective response.

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Qualities admired in another from far away can be threatening as that person approaches, according to research

What people believe they want and what they might actually prefer are not always the same thing. And in the case of being outperformed as an element of romantic attraction, the difference between genuine affinity and apparent ...

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Young patients help lead fresh approach to skin conditions

Young people with severe acne, atopic eczema and psoriasis are working with scientists to find out how they can stop these conditions having a major impact on their lives.

Oct 30, 2015

Russian to double spending on HIV care next year

Russia's health minister says Russia will double its spending on HIV care and prevention next year.

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