Archive: 09/08/2016

Scientists uncover clues to prevent disease pandemics

EU-funded researchers have examined new ways of rapidly detecting infectious pathogens - such as rabies and influenza - in order to prevent pandemics.

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Diet drinks study to tackle obesity

The University of Liverpool is running the largest ever investigation into artificially sweetened drinks and their effect on weight loss and weight maintenance.

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Scientists identify Down's Syndrome gene

Geneticists have identified an enzyme which regulates the production of sperm and egg cells in human reproduction.

Aug 9, 2016

How technology is changing the way your GP treats you

Doctors were armed with a stethoscope and thermometer 50 years ago, but new technology means GPs now have a bag full of gadgets to find out what is wrong with patients.

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Chemist devises on-the-spot test for dangerous 'bath salts' and 'plant food'

You don't need to have watched too many episodes of the US television series Breaking Bad to know that rogue chemists play a critical role in the global trade of illicit and dangerous drugs.

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Gene variant explains differences in diabetes drug response

The first results from a large international study of patients taking metformin, the world's most commonly used type 2 diabetes drug, reveal genetic differences among patients that may explain why some respond much better ...

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Smart homes enhance seniors' safety

In Singapore, as well as many other countries, ensuring a high quality of life for an expanding elderly population demands that community eldercare providers strike a delicate balance between frequently competing factors. ...

Aug 9, 2016

New blood test identifies women at risk of preterm delivery as early as 17 weeks of pregnancy

An international team of researchers assembled by David Olson, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, has developed a blood test to identify pregnant women at risk of delivering babies ...

Aug 9, 2016

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New study seeks to use human serum to detect heart attacks

A new study, led by Prof. Jaesung Jang at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea, has developed a new sensor for early detection of heart attack in humans.

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Ability to quit smoking differs by race

When it comes to quitting smoking, older African-Americans and Latinos have an edge over whites, according to a University of Michigan researcher and colleagues.

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