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Men with high 2D: 4D ratios tend to be better educated, say HSE researchers

According to HSE researchers, men with a high 2D:4D ratio (i.e. those whose index finger is longer than their ring finger) tend to be better educated. These findings are presented in the paper "2D: 4D and lifetime educational outcomes: Evidence from the Russian RLMS survey" in Personality and Individual Differences.

21 Apr 2017

Johns Hopkins researchers discover group of nerve cells in the skin responsible for ‘active touch’

Working with genetically engineered mice -- and especially their whiskers -- Johns Hopkins researchers report they have identified a group of nerve cells in the skin responsible for what they call "active touch," a combination of motion and sensory feeling needed to navigate the external world.

21 Apr 2017

Researchers discover how protein aggregation triggers aging

Not only does our way of life determine how long we live but so too does our genetic material. Of particular importance here is a genetic program that is controlled by the insulin receptor. A team of researchers from the Universities of Cologne and Bonn has now discovered how protein aggregation affects this genetic program and thus triggers aging.

21 Apr 2017

Hockey players with multiple concussions may have other injuries in their brains, research reveals

The relationship between head injuries suffered during contact sport and Alzheimer's disease is now being called into question thanks to research by the Sahlgrenska Academy, which has revealed that hockey players with multiple concussions probably have other injuries in their brains.

21 Apr 2017

Assuring Medical Equipment Reliability; The Role of Medical Connectors

Our medical connectors are used on a variety of medical devices. Here in the U.S. medical devices are approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and classified into three risk categories, classes I, II and III.

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Sugary drinks may impact memory and diet alternatives could cause dementia

New research, published in both Alzheimer's & Dementia and Stroke indicate that drinking sugary drinks regularly may lead to a reduction in the size of the brain and poorer memory.

21 Apr 2017

Alcoholism may have different effects on the brain’s reward system of women than in men

A collaborative study between researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston University School of Medicine has found evidence implying that alcoholism may have different effects on the reward system in the brains of women than it does in men.

21 Apr 2017

Study: Improving health and wellbeing of adolescents could bring 10-fold economic benefit

As the World Bank meetings begin, a new study shows that investments in adolescent health and wellbeing are some of the best that can be made towards achieving the SDGs

21 Apr 2017

Experimental mobile app may revolutionize future of mental health monitoring, study shows

Researchers found that an experimental mobile app from Posit Science can monitor mental health in ways that are both comparable and superior to current methods, according to a study just published.

21 Apr 2017

Researchers develop new approach to protect stem cell recipients from graft-versus-host disease

Stem cell transplants can save lives, for example in patients with leukemia. However, these treatments are not free of risks. One complication that may occur is graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), basically donor-derived immune cells attacking the recipient’s body.

21 Apr 2017

Cycling to work may reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, and premature death

Using your bike to get to work could cut your risk of developing cancer and heart disease by almost half.

21 Apr 2017

Researchers reveal promising performance of retinal prosthesis implanted in rats

Researchers at Okayama University report in the Journal of Artificial Organs the promising performance of a retinal prosthesis material when implanted in rats. The material is capable of converting external light stimuli into electric potentials that are picked up by neurons.

21 Apr 2017

FDA approves gammaCore for treatment of pain linked to cluster headache

electroCore, a neuroscience and technology company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through technological advancement, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the use of gammaCore (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator) for the acute treatment of pain associated with episodic cluster headache in adult patients.

21 Apr 2017

Clinical Cytology Biobank chooses Micronic's storage tubes for preservation of gynaecological cell samples

To support healthcare and scientific research groups with high quality cytological cell samples, the National Clinical Cytology Biobank at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm (Sweden) has invested in 2D coded sample storage tubes and sample handling equipment from Micronic to provide traceable, high integrity storage of its valuable gynaecological cell samples.

21 Apr 2017

Restricting amino acids in diet slows tumor growth, prolongs survival in mice

Cutting out certain amino acids – the building blocks of proteins – from the diet of mice slows tumour growth and prolongs survival, according to new research published in Nature today (Wednesday).

21 Apr 2017

First-ever communication App launched for immobilized patients

A team of young international tech entrepreneurs with the support of hospitals in France, Luxembourg and Switzerland launched the first and only communication App dedicated to people with severe physical disabilities.

21 Apr 2017

People with multiple sclerosis begin to show symptoms much earlier than previously thought

People with multiple sclerosis can show signs of something wrong five years before the onset of disease, much earlier than previously thought, according to a new analysis of health records from people with the condition.

21 Apr 2017

RCSI researchers discover that function of KCNQ1 gene is linked to survival of colon cancer patients

Researchers from RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) and the University of Nice, France, have discovered the function of a gene called KCNQ1 that is directly related to the survival of colon cancer patients.

21 Apr 2017

WHO and partners roll-out vaccine campaigns to contain outbreak of meningitis C in Nigeria

A vaccination campaign is underway in Nigeria to contain an outbreak of meningitis C, a strain of meningitis which first emerged in the country in 2013. Since the beginning of this year, the country has reported 4637 suspected cases and 489 deaths across five states.

21 Apr 2017

Study finds high degree of discordance between Myriad Genetics and public database in BRCA1 and BRCA2 variant classifications

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, today announced that new data comparing BRCA1 and BRCA2 variant classifications between Myriad Genetics and a commonly used public genetic database was published in the journal The Oncologist.

21 Apr 2017

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Men with high 2D: 4D ratios tend to be better educated, say HSE researchers

Johns Hopkins researchers discover group of nerve cells in the skin responsible for ‘active touch’

Researchers discover how protein aggregation triggers aging

Hockey players with multiple concussions may have other injuries in their brains, research reveals

Assuring Medical Equipment Reliability; The Role of Medical Connectors

Sugary drinks may impact memory and diet alternatives could cause dementia

Alcoholism may have different effects on the brain’s reward system of women than in men

Study: Improving health and wellbeing of adolescents could bring 10-fold economic benefit

Experimental mobile app may revolutionize future of mental health monitoring, study shows

Researchers develop new approach to protect stem cell recipients from graft-versus-host disease

Cycling to work may reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, and premature death

Researchers reveal promising performance of retinal prosthesis implanted in rats

FDA approves gammaCore for treatment of pain linked to cluster headache

Clinical Cytology Biobank chooses Micronic's storage tubes for preservation of gynaecological cell samples

Restricting amino acids in diet slows tumor growth, prolongs survival in mice

First-ever communication App launched for immobilized patients

People with multiple sclerosis begin to show symptoms much earlier than previously thought

RCSI researchers discover that function of KCNQ1 gene is linked to survival of colon cancer patients

WHO and partners roll-out vaccine campaigns to contain outbreak of meningitis C in Nigeria

Study finds high degree of discordance between Myriad Genetics and public database in BRCA1 and BRCA2 variant classifications

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

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