Oncology & Cancer
Scientists discover how rogue communications between cells lead to leukemia
New research has deciphered how rogue communications in blood stem cells can cause leukaemia.
Feb 6, 2020
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Autism spectrum disorders
Brain activity shows development of visual sensitivity in autism
Research investigating how the brain responds to visual patterns in people with autism has shown that sensory responses change between childhood and adulthood.
Dec 11, 2018
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Medical research
New light-based technology reveals how cells communicate in human disease
Scientists at the University of York have developed a new technique that uses light to understand how cells communicate in human disease.
Dec 11, 2018
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Health
The impact of the sugar tax in Chile: A bittersweet success?
A new sugar tax introduced on soft drinks in Chile has been effective in reducing consumption of sugary drinks, new research carried out in the country has revealed.
Jul 3, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Say cheese! Why a toothy smile makes it easier for you to be identified
A fulsome smile in a photo makes it easier for people to identify the individual, say researchers at the University of York.
Jun 19, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Multiplayer video games: Researchers discover link between skill and intelligence
Researchers at the University of York have discovered a link between young people's ability to perform well at two popular video games and high levels of intelligence.
Nov 15, 2017
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Neuroscience
Researchers reveal new insights into why sleep is good for our memory
Researchers at the University of York have shed new light on sleep's vital role in helping us make the most of our memory.
Nov 14, 2017
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Immunology
The battle between cancer and the immune system—who switches the off signals off?
Scientists have discovered key new information about how to boost our immune system's fight against cancer.
Nov 3, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exposure to a common visual illusion may enhance your ability to read fine print
Exposure to a common visual illusion may enhance your ability to read fine print, according to new research from psychologists at the Universities of York and Glasgow.
Jul 12, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists step closer to drug treatment for hepatitis B
A major new insight into how Hepatitis B Virus works could pave the way for new drug treatments for the infection which is the major cause of liver cancer worldwide.
Jun 19, 2017
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