Neuroscience
Fish give insight on sound sensitivity in autism
A tiny fish is helping scientists understand how the human brain processes sound, while also giving insight to autism spectrum disorder.
Nov 10, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA approves new drug to treat common form of muscular dystrophy based on research from U of A scientist
A University of Alberta researcher's past work has led to a new drug being approved for use in the United States to treat patients suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Oct 9, 2020
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Genetics
Genetic causes of severe childhood brain disorders found using new computational methods
A team of researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) affiliated with the CHOP Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) have combined clinical information with large-scale genomic data to successfully link ...
Aug 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers probe new target for potential drugs against COVID-19
New research has identified a part of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that can be targeted by drugs that prevent the virus from replicating—a key step for developing new and more effective drug treatments.
Aug 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Here's how scientists know the coronavirus came from bats and wasn't made in a lab
One of the conspiracy theories that have plagued attempts to keep people informed during the pandemic is the idea that the coronavirus was created in a laboratory. But the vast majority of scientists who have studied the ...
Jul 14, 2020
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Medical research
Genetic variation may affect bacterial composition and healing of wounds
Genetic variability across patients might play an important role in shaping the microbiome composition of wounds, thereby influencing the healing process, according to a study published June 18 in the open-access journal ...
Jun 18, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Not smoking and being socially active keys to longevity, research shows
University of Otago researchers have discovered some of the secrets to longevity with new research revealing not smoking and being social engaged throughout older age are common traits of New Zealand centenarians.
Jun 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA-approved drug shows promise against ALS in mice
The cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—a disabling neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and leads to weakened muscles and early death—is not fully understood, but accumulating ...
Nov 27, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How the power of art can help scientists like me understand the experience of schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia can experience psychosis, a condition in which they perceive the world very differently to those around them. They may see or hear things that others cannot or hold beliefs that others find bizarre. ...
Oct 11, 2019
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Medical research
Major biological processes involved in the development of myeloma uncovered
Myeloma UK funded research from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has identified the main biological processes which cause the genetic mutations associated with the development of myeloma.
Sep 17, 2019
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