Archive: 05/04/2018

Macular degeneration linked to aging immune cells

As people age, their immune systems age, too. And new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that aging immune cells increase the risk for age-related macular degeneration, a major cause ...

Apr 5, 2018

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Tolerating yourself: A novel pathway to regulate B cell activity and prevent autoimmunity

The immune system is responsible for protecting the host from foreign pathogens; however, there are many diseases—known as autoimmune diseases—that result from the immune system attacking the host. The immune system has ...

Apr 5, 2018

A new insight of the protective role of estrogens in diabetes

Epidemiological data indicate an explosion of type 2 diabetes cases for women after menopause. What is responsible for that? The surprisingly protective role of oestrogens, highlighted by the fact that a woman undergoing ...

Apr 5, 2018

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Dance aids healthier ageing

Queensland Ballet and QUT today released the results of a joint project examining the health and wellbeing benefits of ballet for older Australians.

Apr 5, 2018

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Research shows child welfare social workers lack consistency when helping at-risk children

Differing perceptions of risk among child welfare social workers is leading to inconsistent outcomes for children in need, a University of Otago-led study reveals.

Apr 5, 2018

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Researchers find unique genetic patterns for sub-types of bowel cancer

A University of Otago, Christchurch, researcher has for the first time identified unique genetic patterns for four different sub-types of colorectal cancer – which respond differently to a variety of cancer treatments.

Apr 5, 2018