Archive: 15/04/2015

Restoring cellular energy signals may treat mitochondrial diseases in humans

Rooted in malfunctions in the tiny power plants that energize our cells, mitochondrial disorders are notoriously complex and variable, with few effective treatments. Now, novel findings in microscopic worms may hold great ...

Apr 15, 2015

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Link between toddler sleep patterns and behaviour at 5

Toddlers who sleep less than 10 hours a night or wake frequently are more likely to have emotional and behavioural problems at the age of five, according to a study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

Apr 15, 2015

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A new technique dramatically enhances profiling and classification of cells involved in innate immunity

A new method developed by A*STAR researchers to comprehensively quantify and classify mouse cells responsible for detecting pathogens invading the body could revolutionize our ability to study innate immunity and inflammatory ...

Apr 15, 2015

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A cell surface protein known to regulate innate immune responses also affects the adaptive immune system

Understanding the immune response triggered by the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is key to developing effective treatments. Now, an international team led by A*STAR researchers has shown that a cell surface protein—the ...

Apr 15, 2015

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A fluorescent molecule selectively labels live neurons in the brain for the first time

Information processing and transmission in the brain hinge on electrical and chemical signals emitted and received by neurons. Now, A*STAR researchers have developed the first small molecule capable of selectively labeling ...

Apr 15, 2015

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Demand-driven deep brain stimulation to treat Parkinson's disease

Researchers from the Centre for Biomedical Technology (CTB) at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) have participated in a joint research project with Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and University of Reading (United ...

Apr 15, 2015

Data used to 'name and shame' GP practices should be scrapped

Criteria currently used to compare GP practices' annual cancer diagnosis rates are misleading and should be replaced, according to findings by researchers at the University of Aberdeen.

Apr 15, 2015

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An unusual version of a gene appears to protect against enteric fever

A study looking for links between genes and susceptibility to enteric fever has found that people who carry a specific version of a gene are nearly five times less likely to have the disease. This finding by an A*STAR-led ...

Apr 15, 2015

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Gene variant linked to smoking longer, getting lung cancer sooner

Smokers with a specific genetic variation are more likely to keep smoking longer than those who don't have the gene variant, new research indicates. They're also more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer at a younger age.

Apr 15, 2015

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Concussions are a top-of-mind issue in hockey

When Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty fell awkwardly into the boards in the first period of a 4-1 Canadiens win in Florida on April 5, Habs fans held their collective breath.

Apr 15, 2015

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