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European Commission awards half a million pounds to tackle problems posed by plastics

The researchers are working as part of an international consortium led by Aston University and have been awarded over half a million pounds from the European Commission as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

14 Jun 2019

Researchers develop first blood-brain barrier chip using stem cells

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have, for the first time, duplicated a patient's blood-brain barrier, creating a human BBB chip with stem cells, which can be used to develop personalized medicine and new techniques to research brain disorders.

13 Jun 2019

Cheaper supersized 'alcopops' a serious risk for underage drinkers

Experts have warned that alcopops are posing a new threat to underage drinkers. These alcopops are ready-to-drink flavoured alcoholic drinks that contain more alcohol than usual, they warn.

12 Jun 2019

Study assesses potential negative effect of Ochratoxin A on embryonic development

The study shows that the presence of Ochratoxin A affects survival and decreases the proliferation of human cells in the embryonic phase

11 Jun 2019

Deep learning analysis of SPECT MPI can improve diagnosis of coronary artery disease

A multicenter international study has demonstrated for the first time that diagnosis of obstructive coronary artery disease can be improved by using deep learning analysis of upright and supine single photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging

29 May 2019

UMass Amherst scientist's new book explores the brave new world of science and food

David Julian McClements, Distinguished Professor of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and among the world's most highly cited researchers, has written a new book that explores the brave new world of science and food.

27 May 2019

Coffee, sugary drinks, or alcohol? It's in your genes.

Researchers have discovered that choosing to consume alcohol, coffee, and sugar-sweetened drinks may be due to hertitable genetic variants.

6 May 2019

Plant-based diets associated with lower risk of heart failure

Plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of heart failure in adults without known heart disease, while Southern diets consisting of more fried and processed foods and sweetened drinks are associated with greater risk, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that looked at the association between five dietary patterns and risk of heart failure.

22 Apr 2019

Why eating ‘right’ could cause you to stray from your diet

Recent research has shown that just a small amount of red and processed meat can cause cancer, but changing your diet is hard. So what’s the best way to lose weight and stick to a healthy diet?

19 Apr 2019

Compounds derived from common hop plant thwart cancer cells

The plant that adds flavor, color and bitterness to beer also produces a primary compound that thwarts cancer cells, and two important derivatives of the compound do as well, new research at Oregon State University shows.

3 Apr 2019

Sativa Investments completes 1000th cannabinoid and terpenes test at PhytoVista Laboratories

Sativa Investments PLC, the UK’s first medicinal cannabis investment vehicle, has completed its 1000th cannabinoid and terpenes test at its on-site testing facility, PhytoVista Laboratories (“PhytoVista”).

25 Mar 2019

Piece of puzzle unlocked in what drives alcohol addiction

Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute have made an important discovery that may help to explain the neural mechanism that drives alcohol consumption in cases of addiction.

19 Mar 2019

Scientists reverse alcohol-seeking behavior in rats with flip of a switch

Scientists at Scripps Research have found that they can reverse the desire to drink in alcohol-dependent rats--with the flip of a switch.

19 Mar 2019

Childbirth in non-hospital settings is far more dangerous than hospital deliveries

Women who give birth in non-hospital settings are three times more likely to encounter complications and perinatal mortality compared with hospital births, according to a new study presented by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and its affiliated Soroka University Medical Center.

4 Mar 2019

Groundbreaking AI technology could predict melanoma metastasis

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas have developed groundbreaking technology to identify melanoma cells that are likely to metastasize to other parts of the body using artificial intelligence.

26 Feb 2019

Onset of puberty depends on gap between parents' and child's height

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have found that the age puberty hits is based on the gap between the parents' and child's ultimate height, not genetics.

22 Feb 2019

Material used to filter beer and wine could transfer heavy metals to it

A frosty mug of beer or ruby-red glass of wine just wouldn't be the same if the liquid was murky or gritty. That's why producers of alcoholic beverages usually filter them.

20 Feb 2019

BGU develops new AI platform for monitoring and predicting ALS progression

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform for monitoring and predicting progression of neurodegenerative diseases to help identify markers for personalized patient care and improve drug development.

20 Feb 2019

Celiac disease may be caused by gastrointestinal infection in childhood

A new study has found that a childhood stomach bug may be the cause of celiac disease later in life. The findings could pave the way for a vaccine to protect against the disease.

15 Feb 2019

New method analyzes how single biological cells react to stressful situations

Human beings are not the only ones who suffer from stress - even microorganisms can be affected. Now, researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have devised a new method to study how single biological cells react to stressful situations.

13 Feb 2019