Archive: 29/11/2017

An injectable gel that helps heart muscle regenerate after heart attack

In mammals, including humans, the cells that contract the heart muscle and enable it to beat do not regenerate after injury. After a heart attack, there is a dramatic loss of these heart muscle cells and those that survive ...

Nov 29, 2017

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Modifying therapeutic DNA aptamers to keep them in the bloodstream longer

Designing new therapeutic DNA aptamers with diverse side chains can improve their ability to interact with targets, and a new study describes characteristics of these side chains that may determine how long the aptamers remain ...

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Employee-job personality match linked with higher income

An employee whose personality traits closely match the traits that are ideal for her job is likely to earn more than an employee whose traits are less aligned, according to new research published in Psychological Science, ...

Nov 29, 2017

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HPV vaccine is effective, safe 10 years after it's given

A decade of data on hundreds of boys and girls who received the HPV vaccine indicates the vaccine is safe and effective long term in protecting against the most virulent strains of the virus, researchers report.

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Low vitamin D levels at birth linked to higher autism risk

Low vitamin D levels at birth were associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) at the age of 3 years in a recent Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study.

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Nerve cell findings may aid understanding of movement disorders

The findings relate to a type of cell connection that allows electrical and chemical messages to flow from nerve to muscle cells, enabling motion.

Nov 29, 2017

Novel Omics tool begins new era for biology and personalized medicine

Most complex diseases, such as obesity, longevity, and diabetes, are largely influenced by genetic factors. But at the same time, they are also modulated by environmental stimuli, such as diet and physical activity. This ...

Nov 29, 2017

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Study of WWII evacuees suggests mental illness may be passed to offspring

Mental illness associated with early childhood adversity may be passed from generation to generation, according to a study of adults whose parents evacuated Finland as children during World War II. The study was conducted ...

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Bone treats a dangerous stocking stuffer for dogs

(HealthDay)—Even if he's a good boy, don't put bone treats in your dog's stocking this holiday season because they can pose a serious health risk to your pooch, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.

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Don't be a dumbbell: work out with weights

(HealthDay)—Strength training needs to be part of every exercise plan, but you don't have to join a health club to reap its benefits.

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