Archive: 12/12/2017

Understanding myths about sexual violence and domestic abuse key to prevention in universities

Universities can play a key role in tackling stereotypical and prejudicial views around the causes of gender-based violence, a new study has suggested.

Dec 12, 2017

New scientific yardstick to help early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) released a new scientific yardstick, in the form of a certified reference material, to help early detection of Alzheimer's disease.

Dec 12, 2017

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Association found between abnormal cerebral connectivity and variability in the PPARG gene in developing preterm infants

(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers with King's College London and the National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre, both in the U.K., has found what they describe as a strong association between ...

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Young diabetics could have seven times higher risk for sudden cardiac death

Young diabetics could have seven times more risk of dying from sudden cardiac arrest than their peers who don't have diabetes, according to new research.

Dec 12, 2017

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Discovery of a key molecule for improving cystic fibrosis treatments

Researchers at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) have identified a promising solution to improving treatments offered to patients with cystic fibrosis.

Dec 12, 2017

Molecular chaperones shown to assist in the fight against Huntington disease

Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disease. It is always fatal. The disease is caused by a defect in the Huntingtin gene. To this day, no therapy will put a stop to the insidious disintegration of brain cells. Fortunately, ...

Dec 12, 2017

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Researchers reveal abnormal myokine signaling in congenital myotonic dystrophy

Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is the most common form of genetic muscular dystrophy that begins in adulthood. DM is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. People with this disorder often have prolonged muscle ...

Dec 12, 2017

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Hormone discovery marks breakthough in understanding fertility

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have shown, for the first time, that a naturally occurring hormone plays a vital part in regulating a woman's fertility, a discovery that could lead to better diagnosis and treatment ...

Dec 12, 2017

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State-level disclosure laws affect patients' eagerness to have their DNA tested

Different types of privacy laws in U.S. states produce markedly different effects on the willingness of patients to have genetic testing done, according to a new study co-authored by an MIT professor.

Dec 12, 2017

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Babies born during famine have lower cognition in midlife

Hunger and malnutrition in infancy may lead to poor cognitive performance in midlife, according to a new study.

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