Medical research
The value of nutrition and exercise, according to a moth
Quick! Name the top-performing athletes in the animal kingdom. Cheetah? Try again. Blue whale? Nope.
Feb 22, 2017
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Medical research
Synthetic compound slows down aging of mice with mutating
A group of Russian and Swedish scientists just published a breakthrough paper, reporting results of a joint study by Lomonosov Moscow State University and Stockholm university. The article was published in the U.S. journal ...
Feb 20, 2017
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Genetics
Study of complex genetic region finds hidden role of NCF1 in multiple autoimmune diseases
Investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) report pre-clinical research showing that a genetic variant encoded in neutrophil cystolic factor 1 (NCF1) is associated with increased risk for autoimmune ...
Feb 8, 2017
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Diabetes
Immune receptor that's typically activated by bacteria major contributor to bladder dysfunctionion
Bladder dysfunction is a reality for about half of patients with diabetes and now scientists have evidence that an immune system receptor that's more typically activated by bacteria is a major contributor.
Feb 6, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
The molecular mechanisms of the cancer-protective effect of nuts
Roasted and salted, ground as a baking ingredient or fresh from the shell – for all those who enjoy eating nuts, there is good news from nutritionists at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany). Their latest research ...
Feb 6, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
MRI scans detect 'brain rust' in schizophrenia
A damaging chemical imbalance in the brain may contribute to schizophrenia, according to research presented at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida.
Dec 7, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New hope given to women struggling to conceive
Southampton researchers have found new insight into why some women have difficulty falling pregnant.
Nov 15, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Adding oxidative stress to FLT3 inhibition proves promising combination against AML
FLT3 inhibitors are a promising new class of drugs targeting acute myeloid leukemia (AML). However, these inhibitors alone tend not to result in long-term control of the disease. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study ...
Oct 11, 2016
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Immunology
Reactive oxygen species switch immune cells from migratory to murderous
Neutrophils are the superheroes of the body's immune system. Normally mild-mannered, they travel through the bloodstream until they reach an emergency situation, such as a cut or infection, where they switch into battle-mode ...
Sep 8, 2016
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Health
Toxic air pollution nanoparticles discovered in the human brain
Tiny magnetic particles from air pollution have for the first time been discovered to be lodged in human brains– and researchers think they could be a possible cause of Alzheimer's disease.
Sep 6, 2016
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