Medical research
The intricate protein architecture linked to disease
Scientists have for the first time identified the structure of a protein fiber linked to early-onset type 2 diabetes.
Sep 14, 2020
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University of Leeds
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New malaria transmission patterns emerge in Africa
An international study reveals how future climate change could affect malaria transmission in Africa over the next century.
Aug 28, 2020
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Medical research
How animals 'dial up' the pain they experience from certain stimuli
Scientists have—for the first time—shown how chemical triggers in the nervous system can amplify the pain experienced by mammals in response to certain stimuli.
Apr 28, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists double understanding of genetic risk of melanoma
A global collaboration of scientists has more than doubled the known number of regions on the human genome that influence the risk of developing melanoma.
Apr 27, 2020
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Scientists identify new target for Parkinson's therapies
A master control region of a protein linked to Parkinson's disease has been identified for the first time.
Mar 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mosquito-borne diseases could be prevented by skin cream
A skin cream used to treat warts and skin cancer could help protect people against viral diseases such as Zika and dengue, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
Jan 22, 2020
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Health
Skipping breakfast linked to lower GCSE grades
Students who rarely ate breakfast on school days achieved lower GCSE grades than those who ate breakfast frequently, according to a new study in Yorkshire.
Nov 20, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system
Genetic mutations that drive the development of a common type of childhood leukaemia can be traced back to errors by the immune system during the production of antibodies.
Mar 22, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jet-air dryers should not be used in hospital toilets
Jet-air hand dryers in hospital toilets spread more germs than disposable paper towels and should not be used, say researchers.
Sep 7, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children with better coordination more likely to achieve at school
Young children with better eye-to-hand co-ordination were more likely to achieve higher scores for reading, writing and maths according to new research—raising the possibility schools could provide extra support to children ...
Jul 10, 2018
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