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The center ground of British politics could be further to the left than we think, according to new research. For example, diehard Conservative supporters locate their party at 7.82 on the left-right spectrum (ie considerably right of center) and place themselves at 7.53. But a more 'objective'…
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An explanation for the correlation between eating fish during pregnancy, and the health of the baby's brain, has been uncovered by a group of researchers. Dietary lipid contains fatty acids such as omega-6 and omega-3, which are essential nutrients for many animals and humans. The research group…
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A polymer sphere that delivers a molecule to bone wounds that tells cells already at the injury site to repair the damage has been developed by a team of researchers.
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A new cell line has been developed, which may be used to investigate new drugs and help predict whether they are able to enter the brain. This research will afford scientists in both academia and the medical industry a new tool for investigating drug uptake in brain tissue and tumors where the…
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People born with Hajdu-Cheney syndrome develop misshapen skeletons and bones that quickly start to soften and fracture. Now, researchers have replicated the disease in mice. A specific mutation in the NOTCH2 gene causes overabundant bone-absorbing cells that seem to cause the characteristic bone…
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Have you ever been to the supermarket and chosen foods based on nutrition labels? If so, be cautious, because the nutrition values you see on labels can substantially differ based on the recommended serving size, with undesired consequences for your purchase behavior. According to a new research,…
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The descendants of immigrants to the United States from Europe did not attain significantly more education than would have been expected if their families had remained in their homelands, according to a new study. The largest educational gains were achieved by descendants of immigrants from Poland…
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Researchers may have found a new way information is communicated throughout the brain. Their discovery could lead to identifying possible new targets to investigate brain waves associated with memory and epilepsy and better understand healthy physiology.
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A uniquely identifiable odor signature has been identified from mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The odor signature appears in urine before significant development of Alzheimer-related brain pathology, suggesting that it may be possible to develop a non-invasive tool for early diagnosis of…
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Scientists have uncovered part of a protein found in humans and other primates that can help us fight off HIV. In a new study, researchers discover how this structure can stop HIV from working and switch on our immune system at the same time. The findings, say the authors of the study, could…
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An infectious disease expert, while stopping short of actually prescribing in-home "pet therapy" for colds or flu, says that if having your companion by your side makes you feel better, go right ahead. Pets won't catch or spread human viruses.
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Atherosclerotic Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is responsible for one in every six deaths in the United States as well as being the leading cause of death throughout the developed world. Healthcare professionals have for many years sought to limit and control CHD by focusing on prevention and, from a…
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The cause of abdominal pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome has been identified by researchers. As a result, they were able to select a medicine that could reduce or end that pain. This medicine is already used to treat hay fever.
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Enhancing Research Reproducibility, a set of recommendations aimed to promote the reproducibility and transparency of biomedical and biological research, has been released by experts.
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A new diagnostic test that makes it possible for patients to quickly determine if they are infected with an illness has been developed by a multi-disciplinary team of researchers. The work uses a simple paper test sensitive enough to detect markers of various illnesses using minute amounts of…
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Sterilized mosquito nets can replace costly surgical meshes in the repair of inguinal (groin) hernias without further risk to the patients, according to a new study. This makes mosquito nets a good alternative for close to 200 million people in low-income countries suffering from untreated groin…
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Men who have high levels of urate, also known as uric acid, in their blood may be less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.
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In the first clinical trial of its type, researchers will test the safety and tolerability of an immunotherapy vaccine that targets Alzheimer's disease-like characteristics in adults with Down syndrome.
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Bioengineers and cognitive scientists have developed the first portable, 64-channel wearable brain activity monitoring system that's comparable to state-of-the-art equipment found in research laboratories. The system is a better fit for real-world applications because it is equipped with dry EEG…
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A lipid (fat molecule) in brain cells may act as a "switch" to increase or decrease the motivation to consume nicotine, new research demonstrates.
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Those with hyperactive immune cells at birth, detected in their cord blood, were more likely to develop food allergies in their first year of life, a study of more than 1,000 Victorian babies has shown.
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A study raises concerns that the lower-fiber diets typical in industrialized societies may produce internal deficiencies that get passed along to future generations.
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Flavonoid-rich foods are associated with a reduced risk of erectile dysfunction, according to a new study. Of all the different flavonoids, Anthocyanins (found in blueberries, cherries, blackberries, radishes and blackcurrant), flavanones and flavones (found in citrus fruits) were found to offer…
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In a Canadian first, a multi-disciplinary team has successfully completed the country's first transplant of the upper limb. The 49-year-old female patient, who lost her arm below the elbow in an accident several years ago, is doing well and recovering from the procedure. The patient's…
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Different groups of neurons 'predict' the body's subsequent looking and reaching movements, suggesting an orchestration among distinct parts of the brain, a team of neuroscientists has found. The study enhances our understanding of the decision-making process, potentially offering insights into…
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