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H10N8 bird flu unlikely to threaten public health

Evoluted New Media | Added: 29 May 2014

H10N8, the most recent avian influenza virus to infect humans, is unlikely to cause a threat to pub…

Synthetic molecule for new asthma treatment

Evoluted New Media | Added: 21 May 2014

A novel molecule which prevents T-cells from coordinating asthma bought on by allergens has been id…

£10m prize to solve greatest scientific problem

Evoluted New Media | Added: 20 May 2014

A £10 million prize has been launched by Nesta and the Technology Strategy Board to solve the great…

Gene variant linked to longevity

Evoluted New Media | Added: 20 May 2014

Spanish and Japanese centenarians have revealed of the genetic keys to longevity – a variant on a c…

PET to diagnose chronic fatigue

Evoluted New Media | Added: 28 Apr 2014

Functional positron emission tomography (PET) has revealed that patients with chronic fatigue syndr…

Google Glass could aid Parkinson’s patients

Evoluted New Media | Added: 24 Apr 2014

Next generation wearable technology like Google Glass could be used as an assistive aid for those w…

Greater London population at risk of future heat waves

Evoluted New Media | Added: 23 Apr 2014

Properly adapting buildings for climate change could significantly reduce the risk of heat-related …

Sewing machine inspires imaging tool for Alzheimer’s

Evoluted New Media | Added: 21 Apr 2014

The humble sewing machine has inspired a new imaging tool which is providing new clues about the or…

A change of heart…in space

Evoluted New Media | Added: 10 Apr 2014

Astronauts’ hearts become more spherical in space say NASA scientists, which could lead to cardiac …

DNA shape-change causes ALS

Evoluted New Media | Added: 9 Apr 2014

A mutation linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) changes …

Genetic mutations linked to melanoma

Evoluted New Media | Added: 9 Apr 2014

A mutation in the gene responsible for protecting the ends of chromosomes is responsible for a here…

Ebola outbreak in West Africa

Evoluted New Media | Added: 3 Apr 2014

Five new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been recorded in Guinea in the last 24 hours accor…

Epigenetic root to endometriosis

Evoluted New Media | Added: 24 Mar 2014

An epigenetic modification could be an integral component in endometriosis and its progression sugg…

Antimicrobial pizza herb

Evoluted New Media | Added: 21 Mar 2014

A simple herb used on pizzas could play an important role in defeating the winter vomiting bug say …

Surplus neurons could cause neurodevelopmental disorders

Evoluted New Media | Added: 19 Mar 2014

Autism could be caused by cells called microglia failing to trim unnecessary connections between ne…

On-demand nano-vaccines

Evoluted New Media | Added: 19 Feb 2014

Vaccines produced on the spot when and where a disease is breaking out might be possible thanks to …

Multiple mates improves disease resistance

Evoluted New Media | Added: 9 Oct 2013

Being promiscuous may have benefits say researchers who have found mating with different males help…

Key fungus species help explain mysterious bat disease

Evoluted New Media | Added: 18 Sep 2013

Researchers have identified what might be the key to unravelling the mystery of White Nose Syndrome…

Mummy study reveals ancient ancestors’ clogged arteries

Evoluted New Media | Added: 8 Apr 2013

Ancient hunter-gatherers suffered from clogged arteries too, reveals a study published in The Lance…

Alzheimer’s hope in form of wine and tea

Evoluted New Media | Added: 15 Mar 2013

Substances found in green tea and red wine may disrupt a key step of the Alzheimer’s disease pathwa…