Archive: 17/04/2018

Using AI to detect heart disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the U.S., one in every four deaths is a result of heart disease, which includes a range ...

Apr 17, 2018

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Researchers chart a new way to look at concussion

A Portland State University research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) - from sleep problems to mood disorders to the increased danger ...

Apr 17, 2018

Late nights can disrupt circadian rhythms in children – are there long-term risks?

A new scientific study shows that bright electric light exposure of preschool children in the evening suppresses melatonin production almost completely, an important addition to the growing body of research in this area. ...

Apr 17, 2018

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Combination therapy strengthens T cells in melanoma pre-clinical study

A pre-clinical study of two drugs designed to boost T cell performance, has revealed the agents, when give in combination, may enhance the immune system's ability to kill melanoma tumors deficient in the tumor suppressor ...

Apr 17, 2018

How does dietary restriction extend lifespan in flies?

Lifespan in flies is extended by limiting the activity of a group of proteins called GATA transcription factors (TFs), giving clues to how a moderate reduction in food intake protects against multiple ageing-related diseases, ...

Apr 17, 2018

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Children are natural optimists – which comes with psychological pros and cons

You might hesitate to make a character judgment about someone based on a first encounter. Most adults would probably want to see how a stranger acts in several different circumstances, to decide whether someone new is nice, ...

Apr 17, 2018

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Working together to unravel the immune system's secrets

As Associate Research Director, Professor Anne O'Garra helps to promote the Crick's collaborative vision, encouraging scientists from different disciplines to work together. But when it comes to her own research, does she ...

Apr 17, 2018

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Rethinking the fight as surge of malaria deaths in conflict zones threatens to upend progress

Ten years of progress globally in the fight against malaria have masked the rapid rise of infections and deaths in African countries experiencing conflict and famine, though new strategies implemented in places like the Central ...

Apr 17, 2018