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Genomics study reveals ancient Arabian populations played a greater role in early human migration

October 25, 2021
Researchers in Qatar have unveiled a high-resolution map of the genetic structure of Arab and Middle Eastern populations, providing new insights into human history in the region and ancestral patterns...

New mechanism that regulates the spread of breast cancer discovered

October 22, 2021
A research group at the University of Turku, Finland, has discovered a completely new mechanism that cells use to circulate integrins on the cell surface. Aggressive breast cancer cells exploit...

Trans-disciplinary approaches reveal important disease transmission dynamics

October 4, 2021
New research reveals the complex multi-host-species and multi-parasite-species disease transmission dynamics, paving the way for a more comprehensive understanding of how certain zoonotic diseases, such as schistosomiasis, can be controlled...

New potential factor contributing to severity of COVID-19 identified

September 27, 2021
Researchers have found that the so-called 'do not eat me', virus-induced signal protein, CD47, may be responsible for the development of life-threatening COVID-19 symptoms in some individuals. By preventing the...

Fitness beats weight loss for obesity-related health conditions

September 22, 2021
New research finds that increasing physical activity and improving fitness appear to be superior to weight loss for getting healthy and reducing mortality risk. Employing a weight-neutral approach to the...

Sustainable vertical farming meets personalised nutrition

September 13, 2021
A new project is set to bring sustainable vertical farming and personalised nutrition into the home and workplace by developing kitchen gardens that grow produce to match individual dietary needs....

NHS takes steps to minimise impact of blood tube shortage

September 9, 2021
The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) has delivered a clarification statement regarding the shortage of blood test tubes and the resulting backlog in patient testing. While the situation will have...

UK vaccination programme: More to be done!

September 9, 2021
Think tanks calls for Government to continue momentum from COVID-19 vaccination programme as winter flu season approaches "The COVID-19 vaccination programme has allowed the nation to tentatively recover from the...

Scientists get second opinion from AI on tell-tale heart

August 26, 2021
The single biggest global cause of death is heart disease. Changes in the electrical signals associated with the heartbeat can provide doctors with an early warning for potentially lethal conditions,...

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