Neuroscience
Origin of intelligence, mental illness linked to ancient genetic accident
Scientists have discovered for the first time how humans – and other mammals – have evolved to have intelligence.
Dec 2, 2012
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University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university. Edinburgh receives approximately 47,000 applications every year, making it the third most popular university in the UK by volume of applicants. Entrance is intensely competitive, with 12 applications per place in the last admissions cycle. It was the fourth university to be established in Scotland and the 6th in the United Kingdom, and is regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The university is ranked the top rated in Scotland and the 6th and 7th in Europe according to the 2011 QS and Times Higher Education Ranking Globally, the 2011 QS rankings placed the university 20th in the world. It is the only Scottish university to be a member of both the elite Russell Group, and the League of European Research Universities, a consortium of 21 of Europe's most prominent and renowned research universities.
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- Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Website
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/
- Wikipedia
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Edinburgh
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Oncology & Cancer
Checking womb condition could curb cancer risk, study shows
Improved patient care is needed to reduce cancer risk among women with a condition that causes excessive thickening of the womb lining, research shows.
Mar 1, 2024
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Genetics
Male fertility gene discovery reveals path to success for sperm
Discovery of a pair of genes that work in perfect harmony to protect male fertility, could provide new insights into some unexplained cases of the most severe form of infertility, research suggests.
Feb 14, 2024
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Medical research
AI study reveals the tongue's unique surface
Artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D images of the human tongue have revealed that the surface of our tongues are unique to each of us, new findings suggest. The results offer an unprecedented insight into the biological make-up ...
Dec 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Eye scans can provide crucial insights into kidney health, study finds
3D eye scans can reveal vital clues about kidney health that could help to track the progression of disease, research suggests. The advance could revolutionize the monitoring of kidney disease, which often progresses without ...
Dec 5, 2023
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Neuroscience
Unraveling the secrets of neurodegenerative diseases, one protein at a time
Proteins misfolding and clumping together, a process known as aggregation, is a key feature seen in several neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Nov 17, 2023
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Surgery
Smart scalpel could help doctors hone surgical skills
Scalpels with built-in sensors could streamline training for surgeons and pave the way for procedures performed by robotic devices, a study published in Communications Engineering suggests.
Oct 10, 2023
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Medications
Promising new drug could manage high blood pressure for up to six months with a single injection
A new drug could help lower persistent high blood pressure for up to six months following a single injection, a study suggests. If successful, the drug—zilebesiran—would provide a more convenient method for the management ...
Jul 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Neuroscientists identify molecule that acts as a 'hub' when it's time to communicate
Neuroscientists have uncovered a new function for a molecule that is found to be essential for brain communication, which could potentially improve brain function in individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Jun 16, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers identify core genes for type 1 diabetes
Scientists have identified nine genes that play a key role in increasing the risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Only four of the genes identified have previously been linked to type 1 diabetes in humans. Experts say the ...
Jun 14, 2023
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