A single injection of a new treatment has reduced the activity of the gene responsible for Huntington's disease for several months in a trial in mice.
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A number of competitors at the Rio Olympics have reported stomach problems. Team GB officials have denied that athletes have fallen victim to food poisoning at the Olympic athletes' village in Rio, despite a number complaining ...
Aug 18, 2016
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'Leaky gut' is a condition where the thin mucosal barrier of the gut, which plays a role in absorbing nutrients and preventing large molecules and germs from the gut entering the blood stream, becomes less effective.
Jun 29, 2016
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Mapping the molecular structure where medicine goes to work is a crucial step toward drug discovery against deadly diseases.
Jun 20, 2016
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With summer just around the corner, a Stanford dermatologist discusses how to think about SPF labels, how to properly apply sunscreen, the differences between UVA and UVB radiation and more. what to consider when choosing ...
Jun 3, 2016
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New research from a team of psychologists including University of Dayton assistant professor Julie Walsh-Messinger has uncovered key genes linked to different symptoms of schizophrenia—a discovery that could lead to better, ...
May 6, 2016
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In a new study, University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers Krishna Poudel and colleagues report that zinc deficiency may contribute to chronic inflammation among HIV-positive individuals. Theirs is believed to be the ...
Apr 22, 2016
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A group of the Lomonosov Moscow State University scientists, together with their colleagues from the Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences and the King's College London, determined the mechanism of Alzheimer's ...
Mar 11, 2016
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The immune system weakens as the body ages, making older adults more susceptible to infections. Low levels of zinc impair immunity, particularly in older adults. A research team set out to determine if it was feasible to ...
Jan 27, 2016
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Zinc levels in breast milk may be able to serve as an indicator of breast function during lactation, according to Penn State health researchers.
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