Archive: 05/04/2016

'It's not worth me having a long-life lightbulb': Rare insight into attitudes to death among the very old

Death is a part of life for people over 95 years old, who mainly live day-to-day, concludes a rare study of attitudes to death and dying amongst the very old. The research, from the University of Cambridge and published today ...

Apr 5, 2016

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Uninfected or asymptomatic? Diagnostic tests key to forecasting major epidemics

Major epidemics such as the recent Ebola outbreak or the emerging Zika epidemic may be difficult to forecast because of our inability to determine whether individuals are uninfected or infected but not showing symptoms, according ...

Apr 5, 2016

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Trophoblasts unlikely placental entry point for Zika

Two unrelated studies on the Zika virus—one ruling out a theory for how Zika may be passing through the human placenta and another on using mouse models to trace Zika pathogenesis—appear April 5 in Cell Host & Microbe.

Apr 5, 2016

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Scientists get first-ever glimpse of 'teenage' HIV-neutralizing antibody

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) and collaborating institutions have described the first-ever immature or "teenage" antibody found in a powerful class of immune molecules effective against HIV.

Apr 5, 2016

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New mouse model to aid testing of Zika vaccine, therapeutics

A research team at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has established a mouse model for testing of vaccines and therapeutics to battle Zika virus.

Apr 5, 2016

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Novel 3-D imaging offers new tool for identifying advanced fibrosis in liver

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, comprises a group of liver disorders whose prevalence is widespread and rising. It's estimated that at least one-third of Americans have NAFLD; among obese persons, the figure is ...

Apr 5, 2016

Few children get 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity daily

Children are far from meeting national guidelines for physical activity, and girls are at greatest risk of falling short of recommendations according to a study measuring the physical activity of 453 schoolchildren in Massachusetts ...

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Pig hearts may save human lives: researchers

One day, cardiac patients may enjoy a new lease on life with pig hearts beating in their chests, said researchers reporting a major advance Tuesday in cross-species organ transplantation.

Apr 5, 2016

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Screening for COPD not recommended

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) does not recommend screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in persons who do not have symptoms suggestive of COPD. The report appears in the April 5 issue ...

Apr 5, 2016

Rhythm of oscillations in cerebral cortex, key to understanding Down syndrome

Cerebral activity is governed by a fine balance between neuronal excitation and inhibition. Specifically, neurons are activated by excitation mechanisms tightly regulated by inhibition processes. For certain functions, the ...

Apr 5, 2016

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