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Epigenetic root to endometriosis

March 24, 2014
News
An epigenetic modification could be an integral component in endometriosis and its progression suggests a new theory from researchers in America. A team from Northwestern University focused on two previously...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Pathology, Proteomics & Genomics
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Antimicrobial pizza herb

March 21, 2014
News
A simple herb used on pizzas could play an important role in defeating the winter vomiting bug say American researchers.Carvacrol – the substance found in oregano oil which gives the...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology, Microbiology, Pathology
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Surplus neurons could cause neurodevelopmental disorders

March 19, 2014
News
Autism could be caused by cells called microglia failing to trim unnecessary connections between neurons.Researchers from EMBL and the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (ITT) found that by trimming surplus connections...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Pathology
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On-demand nano-vaccines

February 19, 2014
News
Vaccines produced on the spot when and where a disease is breaking out might be possible thanks to engineered nanoparticles. Vaccines are usually made en masse in centralised locations, far...
Life Sciences, Materials
Biological Sciences, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Nanotechnology, Pathology
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Multiple mates improves disease resistance

October 9, 2013
News
Being promiscuous may have benefits say researchers who have found mating with different males helps females produce offspring more resistant to disease.In a collaborative study, researchers from the University of...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Pathology, Zoology
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Key fungus species help explain mysterious bat disease

September 18, 2013
News
Researchers have identified what might be the key to unravelling the mystery of White Nose Syndrome (WNS) – the distinctive fungus that is associated with the death of North American...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Pathology, Zoology
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Mummy study reveals ancient ancestors’ clogged arteries

April 8, 2013
News
Ancient hunter-gatherers suffered from clogged arteries too, reveals a study published in The Lancet. The research suggests that the plaque that builds up causing blood clots, heart attacks and strokes...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Paleobiology, Pathology
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Alzheimer’s hope in form of wine and tea

March 15, 2013
News
Substances found in green tea and red wine may disrupt a key step of the Alzheimer’s disease pathways, according to researchers at the University of Leeds. The scientists, whose findings are...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology, Pathology
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How a brain cell can change its mind

March 13, 2013
News
Harvard stem cell biologists have turned one type of already differentiated neurons into another within the brain.The discovery, which is detailed in Nature Cell Biology, holds promise for a range...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Pathology
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Serpentine solution for heart disease

October 23, 2012
News
Researchers have identified two proteins, including one from snake venom that may have applications for developing novel drugs for treating high blood pressure and heart disease. The study was led...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pathology
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