Medical research
A new way of rapidly counting and identifying viruses
A Lancaster University professor has introduced a new concept for rapidly analyzing for the presence of a virus from colds to coronaviruses.
Apr 26, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Why the human body has not evolved to make childbirth easier—or has it?
Despite advances in medicine and technology, childbirth isn't likely to get much easier on women from a biological perspective.
Apr 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Serious new COVID-related smoking threat discovered by researchers
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Researchers (BGU) have found for the first time that cigarette smoke toxicity impacts the protective biofilm in the lungs, particularly concerning when paired with COVID-19 respiratory issues.
Mar 3, 2021
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Genetics
Many genes associated with the risk of coronary artery disease act through the liver
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, more than one third of genetic variants that increase the risk of coronary artery disease regulate the expression of genes in the liver. These ...
Feb 24, 2021
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Vaccination
They got the placebo—should they be next in line for vaccine?
With America poised to become the next country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, authorities find themselves facing an ethical dilemma: when to give trial participants who received a placebo the real deal.
Dec 11, 2020
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Genetics
Researchers identify genetic elements involved in heart development
The advent of genome science has given researchers an unprecedented ability to understand the root causes of a host of conditions. Justin Cotney, assistant professor of genetics and genome sciences in the UConn School of ...
Nov 4, 2020
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Gastroenterology
Microbiome-based technologies drive multibillion-dollar market
A new field of research in microbiology is transforming the way scientists see fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms. Microbiome research is so promising that it has drawn attention from funders and industry as well as ...
Sep 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers discover new pathways that could help treat RNA viruses
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have identified new pathways in an RNA-based virus where inhibitors, like medical treatments, unbind. The finding could be beneficial in understanding how these inhibitors react ...
Jul 22, 2020
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Medical research
Geochemistry test can identify osteoporosis earlier than current 'gold-standard' test
In a novel collaboration, clinicians and geochemists have developed a test that can show the presence of osteoporosis before it has a noticeable clinical effect on bones. The methods are still being refined, but initial results ...
Jun 26, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Reshaping modern play spaces for children's health
A world first review of the importance of nature play could transform children's play spaces, supporting investment in city and urban parks, while also delivering important opportunities for children's physical, social and ...
Feb 14, 2020
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