Archive: 16/07/2015

Researchers develop scar-like culture systems to understand and treat fibrosis

A scar might be a reminder of an accident or surgery, but the fibrous tissue that makes up a scar also forms after a heart attack and arises in solid tumors as well as in chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis and muscular ...

Jul 16, 2015

Potential target pathway may pave the way for new therapeutic approaches for fragile X syndrome and autism

Scientists at VIB and KU Leuven have discovered that the protein APP plays a significant role in the development of fragile X syndrome (FXS) at young stages. They identified an unexpected biological pathway as a promising ...

Jul 16, 2015

Researchers use egg yolks to create supplement that could improve lives of people with celiac disease

University of Alberta researchers may have found a way to help people with celiac disease enjoy the wide variety of foods they normally have to shun.

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New findings hint toward reversing hearing loss

Unlike birds and amphibians, mammals can't recover lost hearing. In people, the cells of the inner ear responsible for detecting sound and transmitting those signals to the brain form during early stages of development and ...

Jul 16, 2015

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Genetic variants associated with major depressive disorder have been identified

(Medical Xpress)—A very large team of researchers made up mostly of members in China and calling itself the CONVERGE consortium, has identified two genetic variants that appear to be associated with major depressive disorder ...

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New study shows that mirrors are central to most people's experiences of body dysmorphic disorder

Academics at City University London have found that mirrors are central to most people's experiences of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), with participants often describing feeling trapped by mirrors and the negative feelings ...

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Non-invasive brain stimulation technique could transform learning

Researchers have discovered a new technique to enhance brain excitability that could improve physical performance in healthy individuals such as athletes and musicians.

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Study explains how output of single neurons can predict behavior on perceptual tests

By analyzing the signals of individual neurons in animals undergoing behavioral tests, neuroscientists at Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Geneva and the University of Rochester have deciphered ...

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Public appetite for healthier vending machines

Health conscious Australians are hungry for more nutritious options in fast food vending machines according to new research by the University of Sydney and University of Wollongong.

Jul 16, 2015

Iron deficiency in children resolved by biofortified pearl millet

Anemia affects more than 1.6 billion people worldwide, and iron deficiency is the leading cause of the condition. Pearl millet bred with 2 to 4 times more iron than conventional varieties could offer a novel solution, according ...

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Archive: 16/07/2015

Researchers develop scar-like culture systems to understand and treat fibrosis

Potential target pathway may pave the way for new therapeutic approaches for fragile X syndrome and autism

Researchers use egg yolks to create supplement that could improve lives of people with celiac disease

New findings hint toward reversing hearing loss

Genetic variants associated with major depressive disorder have been identified

New study shows that mirrors are central to most people's experiences of body dysmorphic disorder

Non-invasive brain stimulation technique could transform learning

Study explains how output of single neurons can predict behavior on perceptual tests

Public appetite for healthier vending machines

Iron deficiency in children resolved by biofortified pearl millet

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