Archive: 15/03/2016

Scottish children among the highest rates of health and social inequality in Europe

Young people in Scotland have some of the highest rates of health and social inequality in Europe and North America, a major new international study has found.

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Binge drinkers main offenders

New research analysing the alcohol consumption habits of more than 100,000 Australians over a decade has found that regular binge drinkers are up to 30 per cent more likely to commit drink-driving offenses, vandalism or violence.

Mar 15, 2016

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Global study reveals genes as major cause of inflammatory diseases

A global study involving 50 different research centres has found hundreds of genes which cause five common, hard-to-treat and debilitating inflammatory diseases, paving the way to new treatments for these conditions.

Mar 15, 2016

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Fast detection of Dengue virus with new diagnostic

Fast detection for Dengue virus is possible based on an innovative label free immunosensor. The novel immunosensor with antibody-nanoparticle hybrid design offers high selectivity and sensitivity for Dengue virus NS1 biomarker ...

Mar 15, 2016

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'Nano-sensing' drives melanoma cells' invasion

A new study sheds light on how melanoma cells change from benign to malignant, and how the complex interaction between the cells and their surrounding environment affects outcomes of the cancer.

Mar 15, 2016

First prosthesis with direct connection to bone, nerves and muscles

The first prosthesis in the world that connects directly to the bone, nerves and muscles, allows users to experience sensations, offers free mobility and is controlled via brain/computer interface.

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Cancer cells remodel their environment to make it easier to reach nearby blood vessels

A new study from MIT reveals how cancer cells take some of their first steps away from their original tumor sites. This spread, known as metastasis, is responsible for 90 percent of cancer deaths.

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Good news! You're likely burning more calories than you thought when you're walking

Walking is the most common exercise, and many walkers like to count how many calories are burned.

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Helping to stop colorectal cancer by identifying metastasis chances early

Colorectal cancer, one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States, is not a commonly discussed disease. Often symptomless in early stages, the cancer is more difficult to treat as it progresses, requiring ...

Mar 15, 2016

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Opinion: Why are we becoming so narcissistic? Here's the science

The subject of narcissism has intrigued people for centuries, but social scientists now claim that it has become a modern "epidemic". So what is it, what has led to its increase, and is there anything we can do about it?

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