Archive: 07/04/2014

New study explains evolution of duplicate genes

From time to time, living cells will accidently make an extra copy of a gene during the normal replication process. Throughout the history of life, evolution has molded some of these seemingly superfluous genes into a source ...

Apr 7, 2014

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Solution to platelet 'puzzle' uncovers blood disorder link

Melbourne researchers have solved a puzzle as to how an essential blood-making hormone stimulates production of the blood clotting cells known as platelets.

Apr 7, 2014

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Scientists identify part of brain linked to gambling addiction

New research reveals that brain damage affecting the insula – an area with a key role in emotions – disrupts errors of thinking linked to gambling addiction. The research, led by Dr Luke Clark from the University of Cambridge, ...

Apr 7, 2014

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Telomeres and social disadvantage

Genes amplify the stress of harsh environments for some children, and magnify the advantage of supportive environments for other children, according to a study that's one of the first to document how genes interacting with ...

Apr 7, 2014

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UN attacks biting bugs that spread diseases

Nobody likes mosquitoes, and the World Health Organization blames them for an array of diseases that kill a million people each year and threaten the health of half the world's people.

Apr 7, 2014

Guinea raises Ebola death toll to 95 (Update)

Guinea's government raised the death toll in the Ebola epidemic raging through its southern forests and capital to 95 on Monday.

Apr 7, 2014

Neighborhood planning, ethnic backgrounds play roles in Peel's high diabetes rates

According to researchers at St. Michael's Hospital, there are two significant reasons why Peel has one of the highest rates of diabetes in Ontario: neighbourhood design that discourages walking and a population with many ...

Apr 7, 2014