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Children exposed to complications before or during birth more likely to develop ASD, study finds

Children who were exposed to complications shortly before or during birth, including birth asphyxia and preeclampsia, were more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in the American Journal of Perinatology.

31 Jan 2017

Long-lived yeast mutants unlock clues to improve health and extend lifespan

Yeast -- it's more than just a fungus. It can also tell us a lot about growing older.

31 Jan 2017

Experts update cystic fibrosis guidelines for better diagnosis and personalized treatment

An international research group of 32 experts from nine countries has updated the guidelines for diagnosing the genetic disease cystic fibrosis.

31 Jan 2017

Research sheds new light on how dengue virus inflicts more damage during subsequent infections

For most people who contract it, dengue fever is a relatively mild-mannered disease--at least the first time around. For some, however, a subsequent infection by the virus unleashes a vicious and potentially deadly illness.

31 Jan 2017

New review examines use of probiotics or prebiotics for prevention of atopic dermatitis

Evidence supporting a key role for an altered gut microbiome in the development of atopic dermatitis would suggest that the use of probiotics or prebiotics to correct microbial imbalances in the gut could help prevent or treat AD.

31 Jan 2017

BUSM researcher highlights link between sleep conditions and cognitive impairment in older people

Daytime sleepiness is very common in the elderly with prevalence rates of up to 50 percent. Caused by sleep-disordered breathing, a disruption of normal breathing during sleep, these cause recurrent awakenings and subsequent excessive daytime sleepiness.

31 Jan 2017

Simple intervention reduces suicidal behavior among active-duty service members, study finds

Suicidal behavior among active-duty service members can be reduced for up to six months with a relatively simple intervention that gives them concrete steps to follow during an emotional crisis, according to a new study from the University of Utah's National Center for Veterans Studies.

31 Jan 2017

Non-invasive technique for examining fatty tissues could revolutionize medicinal drug testing

That's the hope of Associate Professor Noriyuki Yanaka and researchers at Hiroshima University who have developed a non-invasive way to assess the anti-inflammatory properties of fortified health foods and medications.

31 Jan 2017

Scientists shed new light on how common painkiller causes liver damage

Scientists have shed new light on how the common painkiller paracetamol causes liver damage.

31 Jan 2017

Glucose deprivation in the brain triggers onset of cognitive decline, research shows

One of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease is a decline in glucose levels in the brain. It appears in the early stages of mild cognitive impairment -- before symptoms of memory problems begin to surface.

31 Jan 2017

Air pollution may greatly increase chance of dementia in older women

Tiny air pollution particles -- the type that mainly comes from power plants and automobiles -- may greatly increase the chance of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, according to USC-led research.

31 Jan 2017

Microsystems engineer wins award for dissertation on optimization of biosensors for diagnosing diseases

The microsystems engineer Dr. Can Dincer from University of Freiburg has been awarded by the second place in Gips-Schüle Young Scientist Award for his dissertation on the optimization of biosensor systems for diagnosing diseases.

31 Jan 2017

Continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes reduces blood sugar levels, study shows

Significantly decreased blood sugar levels over time - and increased well-being. These are just some of the results of a long-term study at Sahlgrenska Academy of continuous glucose monitoring in persons with type 1 diabetes.

31 Jan 2017

Faster Drug Discovery with NanoTemper Technologies

NanoTemper Technologies develops, manufactures, and markets highly innovative instrument and software solutions for biomolecular analytics. A reputation for excellent products and services has made them the partner of choice for thousands of researchers worldwide, across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic settings.

From NanoTemper Technologies 31 Jan 2017

Children’s BMI development and weight curve can be predicted at age one and five, research shows

Children suffer increasingly from obesity both in Sweden and globally. A European research team - including a researcher from Halmstad University - has mapped younger children's health in eight countries.

31 Jan 2017

Oxford University Press and ISDE announce new partnership to publish ‘Diseases of the Esophagus’

Oxford University Press and the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus are pleased to announce their new partnership to publish Diseases of the Esophagus, ISDE's monthly scientific journal.

31 Jan 2017

Valo Therapeutics develops novel oncolytic viral vaccines for treatment of multiple forms of cancer

A spin-out from the University of Helsinki, Valo Therapeutics is developing novel oncolytic viral vaccines for the treatment of multiple forms of cancer.

31 Jan 2017

New study estimates financial impact of poor mental health in West Midlands

A new study has estimated the financial impact of poor mental health on the West Midlands region to be over £12 billion per year, including nearly £2 billion a year as a direct cost to the NHS - equivalent to more than £3000 for every person living in the area.

31 Jan 2017

NMR and metabolic phenotyping

In this interview, Dr Harmut Schafer introduces the work being done at the Phenome Center in Birmingham, on metabolic phenotyping using NMR.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 31 Jan 2017

Study reveals new molecular mechanism vital for associative memory encoding in the hippocampus

A new study, published on the cover of the scientific journal Biological Psychiatry and lead by Dr Carlos Saura from the Institut de Neurociències at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, reveals a new molecular mechanism essential for associative memory encoding in the hippocampus.

31 Jan 2017

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Children exposed to complications before or during birth more likely to develop ASD, study finds

Long-lived yeast mutants unlock clues to improve health and extend lifespan

Experts update cystic fibrosis guidelines for better diagnosis and personalized treatment

Research sheds new light on how dengue virus inflicts more damage during subsequent infections

New review examines use of probiotics or prebiotics for prevention of atopic dermatitis

BUSM researcher highlights link between sleep conditions and cognitive impairment in older people

Simple intervention reduces suicidal behavior among active-duty service members, study finds

Non-invasive technique for examining fatty tissues could revolutionize medicinal drug testing

Scientists shed new light on how common painkiller causes liver damage

Glucose deprivation in the brain triggers onset of cognitive decline, research shows

Air pollution may greatly increase chance of dementia in older women

Microsystems engineer wins award for dissertation on optimization of biosensors for diagnosing diseases

Continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes reduces blood sugar levels, study shows

Faster Drug Discovery with NanoTemper Technologies

Children’s BMI development and weight curve can be predicted at age one and five, research shows

Oxford University Press and ISDE announce new partnership to publish ‘Diseases of the Esophagus’

Valo Therapeutics develops novel oncolytic viral vaccines for treatment of multiple forms of cancer

New study estimates financial impact of poor mental health in West Midlands

NMR and metabolic phenotyping

Study reveals new molecular mechanism vital for associative memory encoding in the hippocampus

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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