Genetics
Same genes found to be related to both cannabis use and serious mental disorders
The relationship between cannabis use and psychiatric disorders has been widely debated.
May 31, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers reverse the in vitro and in vivo effects of the mutation that causes Stormorken syndrome
Sometimes scientists arrive at new findings and discoveries by chance. That was the case when Thilini Gamage was to carry out one of the studies in her doctoral work with Professor Eirik Frengen at the Institute of Clinical ...
May 16, 2023
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Neuroscience
Pulsating blood vessels wash your brain while you sleep
The word "brainwashing" usually triggers negative associations. But our brain health for sure depends on it. Scientists at the University of Oslo have recently made new and important discoveries about how and why this happens ...
Mar 30, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study shows that infections are the main cause of hydrocephalus in African children
In a systematic review in The Lancet Global Health, Ph.D.-student Camilla Grøver Aukrust and colleagues have studied the causes of hydrocephalus in African children.
Dec 6, 2022
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Neuroscience
Your mind wanders because your brain whispers
You are sitting in a meeting at work and your mind starts to wander to another place. Suddenly, you realize that the person leading the meeting has asked you a question that you have not heard. Why does this happen?
Oct 18, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Colonoscopy-screening does not prevent colorectal cancer as well as previously assumed
On October 10 the world's first randomized study on using colonoscopy-screening to prevent colorectal cancer was presented during the 2022 United European Gastroenterology Week in Vienna.
Oct 10, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Using AI during cancer-screening results in more recommended controls
A polyp is a small growth of tissue in the colon that can evolve into colorectal cancer. Patients with polyps have a higher risk of evolving cancer in the future.
Sep 26, 2022
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Genetics
Discovery of a gene that could reduce brain damage in newborns
The most common cause of death or disabilities in newborn babies is what is called hypoxic-ischemic brain injury. This arises when the supply of blood and oxygen to the brain is blocked for a period of time.
Aug 16, 2022
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Medications
Unlikely that high cholesterol or statins increase the risk of dementia
Many patients stop taking medication for high cholesterol because they are afraid it may have negative side effects. But the observed association between risk of dementia and high cholesterol, may be caused by your lifestyle.
Aug 16, 2022
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Health
Environmental pollutants play a role in the development of type 1 diabetesÂ
The environmental pollutants we consume are probably the reason why some people develop type 1 diabetes. Even low concentrations of such pollutants can result in cells producing less insulin, reveals a new study from the ...
May 30, 2022
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