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Eating up to ten portions of fruit and vegetables a day may reduce disease, early death risk

A fruit and vegetable intake above five-a-day shows major benefit in reducing the chance of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death.

23 Feb 2017

Study provides new insights into molecular mechanisms behind short-term neuronal plasticity

In a study published in Cell Reports in February 2017, Matt Rowan, Ph.D., a Post-doctoral researcher in the lab of Dr. Jason Christie, sought to understand the molecular mechanisms behind a type of short-term neuronal plasticity that may have importance for motor control.

23 Feb 2017

Researchers quantify consequences of Ebola outbreak on maternal and child health services

The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa has cost more than 11.000 lives and the health systems in the most affected countries, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, are still struggling.

23 Feb 2017

Study reveals mechanisms behind Zika transmission to fetus and adverse perinatal outcomes

Johns Hopkins researchers say that in early pregnancy in mice with complete immune systems, Zika virus can cross the placenta -- intended to protect the developing fetus -- and appears to lead to a high percentage of miscarriages and to babies born with thin brain tissue and inflammation in brain cells.

23 Feb 2017

Study shows how variations in receptor genes may lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder traits

A new Northwestern Medicine study found evidence suggesting how neural dysfunction in a certain region of the brain can lead to obsessive and repetitive behaviors much like obsessive-compulsive disorder.

22 Feb 2017

Sanford scientists focus on utility of adult-derived stem cells

Sanford Research scientists recently published a review article in an issue of Stem Cells Translational Medicine focused on the study of and utility of adult-derived stem cells.

22 Feb 2017

Study finds biochemical pathway that triggers regrowth of breast cancer stem cells after chemotherapy

Working with human breast cancer cells and mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins say they have identified a biochemical pathway that triggers the regrowth of breast cancer stem cells after chemotherapy.

22 Feb 2017

Duke Health scientists identify proteins in mucous that confirm viral infection

It may seem obvious, but the key to confirming whether someone is suffering from a cold or flu virus might lie at the misery's source -- the inflamed passages of the nose and throat.

22 Feb 2017

Johns Hopkins researchers find how itch-detecting neurons manage pain

There are neurons in your skin that are wired for one purpose and one purpose only: to sense itchy things.

22 Feb 2017

Study: Testosterone replacement therapy lowers cardiovascular risk in men with androgen deficiency

Men who used testosterone replacement therapy to treat symptoms of androgen deficiency had a 33 percent lower risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and stroke compared to those who did not receive any hormone therapy.

22 Feb 2017

Monash-Cardiff researchers gain new understanding of how HIV evades immune system

Monash University and Cardiff University researchers have come a step further in understanding how the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) evades the immune system.

22 Feb 2017

New UCL study provides insights into how humans follow path of least resistance

The amount of effort required to do something influences what we think we see, finds a new UCL study suggesting we're biased towards perceiving anything challenging to be less appealing.

22 Feb 2017

Penn-led researchers gain better understanding of how T cells support long-lived plasma cells

If you've ever wondered how a vaccine given decades ago can still protect against infection, you have your plasma cells to thank. Plasma cells are long-lived B cells that reside in the bone marrow and churn out antibodies against previously encountered vaccines or pathogens.

22 Feb 2017

Researchers find link between person's attitude on social media and dieting success

There is a direct link between a person's attitude on social media and the likelihood that their dieting efforts will succeed.

22 Feb 2017

Estrogen therapy can lead to healthier teeth and gums in postmenopausal women, study suggests

Estrogen therapy has already been credited with helping women manage an array of menopause-related issues, including reducing hot flashes, improving heart health and bone density, and maintaining levels of sexual satisfaction.

22 Feb 2017

Scientists discover potent trigger of inflammatory disease

Institute scientists have revealed a potent inflammatory molecule released by dying cells triggers inflammation during necroptosis, a recently described form of cell death linked to inflammatory disease.

22 Feb 2017

Research shines new light on role of AKI in development of lung injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is sudden kidney failure or damage lasting from a few hours to several days. During this time, the kidney's ability to maintain a proper balance of bodily fluids is compromised and causes a buildup of waste products in the blood.

22 Feb 2017

Researchers use new method to identify how proteins stabilize cell membrane

To withstand external mechanical stress and handle trafficking of various substances, a cell needs to adjust its surrounding membrane.

22 Feb 2017

Scientists detect antimicrobial protein fragments in Komodo dragon’s blood

In a land where survival is precarious, Komodo dragons thrive despite being exposed to scads of bacteria that would kill less hardy creatures.

22 Feb 2017

Studies do not provide clear information on benefits of cognitive training in dementia patients

"The effects of cognitive training in dementia patients have been studied actively during recent decades but the quality and reliability of the studies varies," says licenced neuropsychologist Eeva-Liisa Kallio. She reviewed 31 randomized controlled trials on cognitive training in dementia patients.

22 Feb 2017

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Eating up to ten portions of fruit and vegetables a day may reduce disease, early death risk

Study provides new insights into molecular mechanisms behind short-term neuronal plasticity

Researchers quantify consequences of Ebola outbreak on maternal and child health services

Study reveals mechanisms behind Zika transmission to fetus and adverse perinatal outcomes

Study shows how variations in receptor genes may lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder traits

Sanford scientists focus on utility of adult-derived stem cells

Study finds biochemical pathway that triggers regrowth of breast cancer stem cells after chemotherapy

Duke Health scientists identify proteins in mucous that confirm viral infection

Johns Hopkins researchers find how itch-detecting neurons manage pain

Study: Testosterone replacement therapy lowers cardiovascular risk in men with androgen deficiency

Monash-Cardiff researchers gain new understanding of how HIV evades immune system

New UCL study provides insights into how humans follow path of least resistance

Penn-led researchers gain better understanding of how T cells support long-lived plasma cells

Researchers find link between person's attitude on social media and dieting success

Estrogen therapy can lead to healthier teeth and gums in postmenopausal women, study suggests

Scientists discover potent trigger of inflammatory disease

Research shines new light on role of AKI in development of lung injury

Researchers use new method to identify how proteins stabilize cell membrane

Scientists detect antimicrobial protein fragments in Komodo dragon’s blood

Studies do not provide clear information on benefits of cognitive training in dementia patients

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