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Psilocybin in magic mushroom inhibits negative emotions in brain, shows study

Emotions like fear, anger, sadness, and joy enable people to adjust to their environment and react flexibly to stress and strain and are vital for cognitive processes, physiological reactions, and social behaviour.

8 May 2014

Researchers create universal flu vaccine

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch are working to create a universal flu vaccine - one that could eliminate the need for an annual flu shot.

8 May 2014

Study finds premature menopause associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function

Premature menopause is associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function, suggests a new study published today (7 May) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG).

8 May 2014

Common drug may improve blood flow in muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

A drug typically prescribed for erectile dysfunction or increased pressure in the arteries may help improve blood flow in the muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, according to a study published in the May 7, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

8 May 2014

Neuron-to-neuron communication plays essential role in development of synapses

A study has shown that a long-overlooked form of neuron-to-neuron communication called miniature neurotransmission plays an essential role in the development of synapses, the regions where nerve impulses are transmitted and received.

8 May 2014

Mouse mothers can protect pups from developing type 1 diabetes by eating gluten-free diet

New experiments on mice show, that mouse mothers can protect their pups from developing type 1 diabetes by eating a gluten-free diet. According to preliminary studies by reseachers at the University of Copenhagen, the findings may apply to humans.

8 May 2014

School-based gardening can increase amount of fruit and vegetables consumption in kids

School-based gardening schemes can increase the amount of fruit and vegetables school children eat. This is the finding of research by Dr Michael Duncan and colleagues at Coventry University presented today, Thursday 8 May 2014, at the British Psychological Society annual conference at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham.

8 May 2014

Schizophrenia attributional style disputed

Patients with schizophrenia tend to have a self-blaming attributional style in response to negative events, show findings from a multicentre study.

7 May 2014

Biomarker predicts bipolarity in depressed patients

Measuring plasma levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in patients with a first episode of depression could help to predict who will go on to develop bipolar disorder, research suggests.

7 May 2014

Lifestyle intervention for impaired glucose tolerance wards off vascular mortality

Implementing lifestyle changes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance has lasting cardiovascular benefits, show findings published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.

7 May 2014

Ambrisentan cleared for use with phenprocoumon

Starting treatment with ambrisentan does not necessitate adjusting the dose of the oral anticoagulant phenprocoumon in patients with pulmonary hypertension who require both medications, report researchers.

7 May 2014

Triple therapy shows promise for severe PAH

Results of a small pilot study among patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension support the long-term benefits of upfront triple combination therapy, French researchers report.

7 May 2014

Molecular subtyping provides insights into how to treat breast cancer

New evidence showing that the MammaPrint® and BluePrint® tests provide insights into how to treat breast cancer was presented at the annual conference of the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS).

7 May 2014

NexID offers liveness detection software for fingerprint-sensors on mobile devices

NexID Biometrics LLC, the first company to offer liveness detection software for fingerprint-sensors on mobile devices, today launched its Mobile Live Finger Detection (LFD) application for the Android operating system.

7 May 2014

Breastfeeding promotes growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria in baby's gut flora

The nutritional factor that has the greatest impact on the development of a child's gut flora is whether the child is breastfed, according to a new study by the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, and the University of Copenhagen.

7 May 2014

Research on how heart rate increases in response to alertness in brain

George Washington University (GW) researcher David Mendelowitz, Ph.D., was recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience for his research on how heart rate increases in response to alertness in the brain.

7 May 2014

New approach to detect chromosomal abnormalities without harm to mother or fetus

Chromosomal abnormalities that result in birth defects and genetic disorders like Down syndrome remain a significant health burden in the United States and throughout the world, with some current prenatal screening procedures invasive and a potential risk to mother and unborn child.

7 May 2014

First reversible glue to treat eye injuries of soldiers

Scientists have developed the first reversible glue that could be used on the battlefield to treat eye injuries, potentially saving soldiers' vision. The research is being presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Orlando, Fla.

7 May 2014

Perfusion system at room temperature preserves and improves metabolic function of donor livers

A system developed by investigators at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Center for Engineering in Medicine (CEM) and the MGH Transplant Center has the potential to increase both the supply and the quality of donor organs for liver transplantation.

7 May 2014

Biovision's program to focus on economic, business challenges faced by life sciences industry

Biovision, the annual forum devoted to future-oriented research in life sciences, today announces its program to bring a new level of awareness to the economic and business challenges faced by the life sciences industry.

7 May 2014

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Psilocybin in magic mushroom inhibits negative emotions in brain, shows study

Researchers create universal flu vaccine

Study finds premature menopause associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function

Common drug may improve blood flow in muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Neuron-to-neuron communication plays essential role in development of synapses

Mouse mothers can protect pups from developing type 1 diabetes by eating gluten-free diet

School-based gardening can increase amount of fruit and vegetables consumption in kids

Schizophrenia attributional style disputed

Biomarker predicts bipolarity in depressed patients

Lifestyle intervention for impaired glucose tolerance wards off vascular mortality

Ambrisentan cleared for use with phenprocoumon

Triple therapy shows promise for severe PAH

Molecular subtyping provides insights into how to treat breast cancer

NexID offers liveness detection software for fingerprint-sensors on mobile devices

Breastfeeding promotes growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria in baby's gut flora

Research on how heart rate increases in response to alertness in brain

New approach to detect chromosomal abnormalities without harm to mother or fetus

First reversible glue to treat eye injuries of soldiers

Perfusion system at room temperature preserves and improves metabolic function of donor livers

Biovision's program to focus on economic, business challenges faced by life sciences industry

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