Genetics
Lean gene discovery could lead to new type 2 diabetes therapies
People with type 2 diabetes could be helped by the discovery of a gene linked to leanness.
Jun 6, 2016
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University of Edinburgh
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Long-term memory test could aid earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis
People with Alzheimer's disease could benefit from earlier diagnosis if a long-term memory test combined with a brain scan were carried out, a study suggests.
Jun 1, 2016
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Medical research
Statins may shield unborn babies from mother's stress, study suggests
Statins could protect the hearts of babies in the womb from the adverse effects of their mother's stress, research suggests.
May 16, 2016
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Neuroscience
Brain study reveals how long-term memories are erased
Vital clues about how the brain erases long term memories have been uncovered by researchers.
Mar 31, 2016
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Genetics
Inherited gene changes take years off life expectancy, study finds
Scientists have identified DNA changes that can cut a person's lifespan by up to three years.
Mar 31, 2016
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83
Medical research
Immune study shows how gut keeps deadly infections at bay
Treatment and prevention of life-threatening infections could be improved by research that reveals how bacteria are kept in check.
Mar 17, 2016
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Medications
Paracetamol use in pregnancy can cut female fertility, study finds
Using painkillers in pregnancy may reduce fertility in subsequent generations, research suggests.
Jan 27, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Health and thinking skills linked to same genes, study shows
Genes that influence people's health also shape how effectively they think, a study shows.
Jan 26, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New therapy aids bid to beat organ failure caused by pancreatitis
Patients suffering organ failure caused by a common inflammatory condition could be helped by a new therapy.
Jan 11, 2016
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85
Medical research
Stem cell study paves the way for patient therapies
Stem cells that have been specifically developed for use as clinical therapies are fit for use in patients, an independent study of their genetic make-up suggests.
Nov 26, 2015
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