Archive: 18/01/2017

Adoptees advantaged by birth language memory

Language learning very early on in life can be subconsciously retained even when no conscious knowledge of the early experience remains. The subconscious knowledge can then be tapped to speed up learning of the pronunciation ...

Jan 18, 2017

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Research team develops treatment algorithm for bionic hand reconstruction

A research group led by Oskar Aszmann of the Department of Surgery at MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital has developed a treatment algorithm or protocol that can be used to establish which patients with global injuries ...

Jan 18, 2017

Protein isolated from baker's yeast shows potential against leukemia cells

An enzyme identified in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as brewer's or baker's yeast, has passed in vitro trials, demonstrating its capacity to kill acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cells.

Jan 18, 2017

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Researchers discover a protein that protects against fatty liver

A team co-headed by scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine and the IDIBAPS Biomedical Research Institute has revealed the capacity of the CPEB4 protein to prevent fatty liver disease.

Jan 18, 2017

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In mouse model of Rett syndrome, research reveals how adult learning is impaired in females

Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism very likely have their origin at the dawn of life, with the emergence of inappropriate connectivity between nerve cells in the brain. In one such disorder, Rett syndrome, the pathology ...

Jan 18, 2017

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The war on drugs causes massive human rights violations

The war on drugs has had devastating effects on human rights and public health worldwide, argue experts in The BMJ today.

Jan 18, 2017

New colorectal cancer targeted therapy combination shows promise

New SWOG study results show significantly better outcomes for patients with a treatment-resistant form of metastatic colorectal cancer when the BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib is added to a standard treatment. The findings, for ...

Jan 18, 2017

Five-minute chats in the waiting room may prompt families to eat more fruits and vegetables

Low-income families were more likely to use their federal food assistance on nutritious food after learning that their dollars can be doubled for more fruits and vegetables, a new study finds.

Jan 18, 2017

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Experts urge for wider prescription of statins in treatment and prevention

World-renowned researchers from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University as well as Harvard Medical School address the possible but unproven link between statins and diabetes, as well as the ...

Jan 18, 2017

Healthy concession stand makeovers are a game changer

Concession stands at school sporting events are often overlooked by those advocating for healthy school food. However, a new study highlights how concession stands can benefit from adding on healthy items.

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Archive: 18/01/2017

Adoptees advantaged by birth language memory

Research team develops treatment algorithm for bionic hand reconstruction

Protein isolated from baker's yeast shows potential against leukemia cells

Researchers discover a protein that protects against fatty liver

In mouse model of Rett syndrome, research reveals how adult learning is impaired in females

The war on drugs causes massive human rights violations

New colorectal cancer targeted therapy combination shows promise

Five-minute chats in the waiting room may prompt families to eat more fruits and vegetables

Experts urge for wider prescription of statins in treatment and prevention

Healthy concession stand makeovers are a game changer

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