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Cutting-edge research into dolphin’s genome could provide solutions to human problems

In movies and TV shows, dolphins are often portrayed as heroes who save humans through remarkable feats of strength and tenacity. Now dolphins could save the day for humans in real life, too - with the help of emerging technology that can measure thousands of proteins and an improved database full of genetic data.

24 Feb 2017

Cocaine use by fathers may negatively impact cognitive development in male offspring

Fathers who use cocaine at the time of conceiving a child may be putting their sons at risk of learning disabilities and memory loss.

24 Feb 2017

BUSM researchers uncover unique patterns of protein synthesis linked to increased longevity

Aging is a complex process that involves multiple metabolic and regulatory pathways. Previous studies have identified hundreds of genes whose deletion can significantly increase lifespan in model organisms. Yet, how these different aging genes and pathways are interconnected remains poorly understood.

23 Feb 2017

NSAIDs could potentially be repurposed as life-saving treatment for sepsis, research suggests

A potentially life-saving treatment for sepsis has been under our noses for decades in the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs most people have in their medicine cabinets, a new University of Colorado Boulder study suggests.

23 Feb 2017

Researchers develop new tool that quickly reveals metabolic fluxes in cells

If we were to take photographs at the underground stations in Barcelona, we would see the number of people waiting, find out what time the rush hour takes place and deduce why some stations are busier than others.

23 Feb 2017

Cerebellum can be responsible for brain alterations linked to drug addiction, research shows

An international research team led by the Universitat Jaume I has shown that the cerebellum, contrary to what was thought, fulfils functions that go beyond the motor sphere and can be co-responsible for the brain alterations associated with addictive consumption of drugs.

23 Feb 2017

New easy-to-use online toolkit identifies patients at risk of falls

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has endorsed a new online toolkit developed by researchers at Keele University, which aims to prevent falls amongst the elderly that cost the NHS more than £2 billion a year in total.

23 Feb 2017

New analysis finds high rates of initial medication non-adherence in chronic treatments

A new analysis indicates that not obtaining a medication the first time it is prescribed-called initial medication non-adherence-is common among patients within the Catalan health system in Spain.

23 Feb 2017

Incidence of inflammatory bowel disease continues to increase in Denmark, research reveals

New research indicates that the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease-including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD)-in Denmark is on the rise and is among the highest in the world.

23 Feb 2017

Foot pain more likely to occur in clusters, study shows

A new study indicates that particular areas of foot pain are more likely to occur together, and these clusters have specific characteristics.

23 Feb 2017

Modified Atkins Diet helps children suffering from Doose syndrome

Doose syndrome or myoclonic-astatic epilepsy is a rare syndrome accounting for one to two percent of childhood epilepsies.

23 Feb 2017

Mindfulness-based meditation program improves quality of life and well-being in ALS patients

An eight-week mindfulness-based meditation program led to improved quality of life and psychological well-being in clinical trial of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

23 Feb 2017

Alterations in brain connectivity can aid diagnosis and prediction of outcomes in mTBI patients

A new study shows that patients with mild traumatic brain injury, even without evidence of brain lesions, may exhibit changes in brain connectivity detectable at the time of the injury that can aid in diagnosis and predicting the effects on cognitive and behavioral performance at 6 months.

23 Feb 2017

$Study finds low rates of osteoporosis screening, treatment for older women with hip fractures$

Study finds low rates of osteoporosis screening, treatment for older women with hip fractures

It's important to identify and treat osteoporosis following hip fracture, but a large study found low rates of assessment and treatment in postmenopausal women who had suffered a hip fracture.

23 Feb 2017

Lack of methyl groups in gene body may lead to emergence of cancer

Every cell in our body contains the complete DNA library. So-called methyl groups regulate that in body tissues only the genetic information is expressed that is indeed needed in this tissue.

23 Feb 2017

New compounds with potent anticancer activity could lessen side effects of oncological treatments

The Universitat Jaume I, the Spanish Centre for Advanced Scientific Research and the University of Pavia have patented new compounds with potent anticancer activity in breast and colon tumour cell lines that have low toxicity in healthy cells, which can dramatically decrease side effects during chemotherapy treatment.

23 Feb 2017

Researchers find new evidence to support structure-based classification system for viruses

Professor Robert Sinclair at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University and Professor Dennis Bamford and Dr. Janne Ravantti from the University of Helsinki have found new evidence to support a classification system for viruses based on viral structure.

23 Feb 2017

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Cutting-edge research into dolphin’s genome could provide solutions to human problems

Cocaine use by fathers may negatively impact cognitive development in male offspring

BUSM researchers uncover unique patterns of protein synthesis linked to increased longevity

NSAIDs could potentially be repurposed as life-saving treatment for sepsis, research suggests

Researchers develop new tool that quickly reveals metabolic fluxes in cells

Cerebellum can be responsible for brain alterations linked to drug addiction, research shows

New easy-to-use online toolkit identifies patients at risk of falls

New analysis finds high rates of initial medication non-adherence in chronic treatments

Incidence of inflammatory bowel disease continues to increase in Denmark, research reveals

Foot pain more likely to occur in clusters, study shows

Modified Atkins Diet helps children suffering from Doose syndrome

Mindfulness-based meditation program improves quality of life and well-being in ALS patients

Alterations in brain connectivity can aid diagnosis and prediction of outcomes in mTBI patients

Study finds low rates of osteoporosis screening, treatment for older women with hip fractures

Lack of methyl groups in gene body may lead to emergence of cancer

New compounds with potent anticancer activity could lessen side effects of oncological treatments

Researchers find new evidence to support structure-based classification system for viruses

Research reveals proven practices to improve communication between doctors and patients

Early birds choose to eat healthier foods earlier in the day than night owls, say researchers

Study reveals link between weight and mortality in postmenopausal women

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