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Selfish mutant mtDNA exploits cellular defenses to cause many diseases

Mitochondrial disorders are a chameleon-like set of diseases that take many different forms and vary widely from individual to individual.

12 Jul 2016

Lifting lighter weights many times can be effective alternative way to gain muscle strength

New research from McMaster University is challenging traditional workout wisdom, suggesting that lifting lighter weights many times is as efficient as lifting heavy weights for fewer repetitions.

12 Jul 2016

Social-based messages can increase healthy food choices

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that exposure to social-based messages promoting healthy eating can increase consumption of fruit and vegetables and reduce consumption of high-calorie snacks.

12 Jul 2016

Medical student at Rowan University develops first known MOOC on osteopathic medicine

Realizing there is a gap in the public's understanding of osteopathic medicine, Timothy Tsai, a fourth-year medical student at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, has led a collaborative effort to create a free massive open online course (MOOC) that is the first known course of its kind to focus on osteopathic medicine.

11 Jul 2016

New book provides more insight into diagnosis and research of hereditary hearing loss

Genetics of Deafness offers a journey through areas crucial for understanding the causes and effects of hearing loss.

7 Jul 2016

Experts discuss potential of DNA origami

Ten years after its introduction, DNA origami, a fast and simple way to assemble DNA into potentially useful structures, is finally coming into its own.

7 Jul 2016

University of Derby students work with DHCFT to support development of new Trust-wide strategy

MBA students have been working in partnership with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (DHCFT) to support the development of a new Trust-wide strategy.

From University of Derby Online Learning 6 Jul 2016

Light physical activity during work or study has positive benefits, reveals Clemson professor

A Clemson University psychology professor has published research revealing a positive link between mood, motivation and physical activity during work and study.

6 Jul 2016

University report explores efficacy of palliative care in England

A new report by Sheffield Hallam University has revealed that, despite an abundance of government recommendations on end of life care in England, there is uncertainty as to whether they have led to improvements in patient care.

From Sheffield Hallam University 6 Jul 2016

Cartoon characters can easily convince kids to eat veggies, research finds

Convincing kids to choose vegetables becomes easier when you deploy a team of animated characters to sell them on the good stuff, new research has found.

5 Jul 2016

MIT engineers develop new way to visualize RNA molecules in higher resolution

Cells contain thousands of messenger RNA molecules, which carry copies of DNA's genetic instructions to the rest of the cell. MIT engineers have now developed a way to visualize these molecules in higher resolution than previously possible in intact tissues, allowing researchers to precisely map the location of RNA throughout cells.

4 Jul 2016

CHSN provides key data on health care needs and service utilization of American college students

Approximately 1,500 health services exist on United States college campuses providing medical and behavioral services to students. The College Health Surveillance Network provides a unique database on the health status and health care utilization of college students.

4 Jul 2016

Sheffield researchers identify novel function of C9orf72 protein linked to ALS and FTD

Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered a novel function of the C9orf72 protein which is linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) - giving a new insight into the most common genetic cause of the degenerative diseases.

1 Jul 2016

Inhibition behavior may help predict binge drinking habits among young adults

While there are a number of studies on alcohol misuse, most of the research has been focused on the adult population. Alcohol is the most widely used drug among young adults between the ages of 18 to 25.

30 Jun 2016

Study finds better way to evaluate operating skills of orthopaedic residents

In a small study to determine the best way to assess the operating skills of would-be orthopaedic surgeons, Johns Hopkins researchers found that tracking the trainees’ performance on cadavers using step-by-step checklists and measures of general surgical skills works well but should be coupled with an equally rigorous system for tracking errors.

30 Jun 2016

Study examines outcomes of e-cigarette use among college students

Electronic cigarette use continues to rise, and current data regarding use of e-cigarettes among college students are needed.

29 Jun 2016

Study uses ethnically diverse sample to identify predictors of early substance use

Girls who were overweight as children are likely to begin using cigarettes, marijuana or alcohol at an earlier age than their healthy-weight peers, according to a new study by researchers in the Indiana University School of Education.

29 Jun 2016

Experts receive NIH grant to study why some HIV-infected individuals resist TB

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine experts and colleagues in the United States and Africa have received an $11 million, five-year NIH grant to understand why some people living with HIV in Africa avoid becoming infected with the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) despite exposure to high-TB-risk circumstances.

29 Jun 2016

Circulating microRNAs may help predict risk for myocardial infarction

When you visit your general practitioner you can get your blood analyzed for cholesterol and triglycerides, to get an idea of your risk for cardiovascular disease. With additional information about BMI, smoking habits and blood pressure, this can be used to calculate your 10-year risk for cardiovascular disease.

29 Jun 2016

MLDA of 21 appears to protect against alcohol-related mortality later in life

The minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) in the U.S. regulates the age at which individuals can legally purchase and possess alcohol in public. An MLDA of 21 has been linked to a number of benefits, including a lower risk for alcoholism in adulthood.

25 Jun 2016

Students News and Research

Selfish mutant mtDNA exploits cellular defenses to cause many diseases

Lifting lighter weights many times can be effective alternative way to gain muscle strength

Social-based messages can increase healthy food choices

Medical student at Rowan University develops first known MOOC on osteopathic medicine

New book provides more insight into diagnosis and research of hereditary hearing loss

Experts discuss potential of DNA origami

University of Derby students work with DHCFT to support development of new Trust-wide strategy

Light physical activity during work or study has positive benefits, reveals Clemson professor

University report explores efficacy of palliative care in England

Cartoon characters can easily convince kids to eat veggies, research finds

MIT engineers develop new way to visualize RNA molecules in higher resolution

CHSN provides key data on health care needs and service utilization of American college students

Sheffield researchers identify novel function of C9orf72 protein linked to ALS and FTD

Inhibition behavior may help predict binge drinking habits among young adults

Study finds better way to evaluate operating skills of orthopaedic residents

Study examines outcomes of e-cigarette use among college students

Study uses ethnically diverse sample to identify predictors of early substance use

Experts receive NIH grant to study why some HIV-infected individuals resist TB

Circulating microRNAs may help predict risk for myocardial infarction

MLDA of 21 appears to protect against alcohol-related mortality later in life

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