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Researchers use Thai water bug to find clues for heart muscle diseases

What can a Thai water bug teach us about our muscles, especially the heart? A lot, says Professor of Biological Science Kenneth Taylor. New research by Taylor published today in Science Advances gives scientists better insight into how the heart muscle works and how sometimes it fails.

30 Sep 2016

Abnormal protein in the brain may play important role in development of Alzheimer's disease

A recently-recognized pathologic protein in the brain may play a larger role in the development of clinical Alzheimer's disease dementia than previously recognized, according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center.

30 Sep 2016

Research suggests humans occupied the Americas earlier than previously thought

Ancient artifacts found at an archeological site in Argentina suggest that humans occupied South America earlier than previously thought.

30 Sep 2016

FDA recommends consumers to stop using homeopathic teething tablets and gels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession.

30 Sep 2016

Trevor Petach wins 2016 Melvin P. Klein Scientific Development Award

Trevor Petach is the winner of the 2016 Melvin P. Klein Scientific Development Award - an annual prize recognizing outstanding research accomplishments by new investigators based on work performed at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

30 Sep 2016

Scientists design new universal flu vaccine to protect against future global pandemics

An international team of scientists have designed a new generation of universal flu vaccines to protect against future global pandemics that could kill millions.

30 Sep 2016

Research findings provide new clues to treat metabolic diseases

When people are deprived of food, a number of biological mechanisms are set in motion to adapt the body's metabolism to the conditions of scarcity.

30 Sep 2016

Novel bifunctional dimers show promise in preventing Parkinson's disease

A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan has developed two caffeine-based chemical compounds that show promise in preventing the ravages of Parkinson's disease.

30 Sep 2016

Zika-related travel recommendations extended to Southeast Asia

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week highlighted the risk of Zika infection in eleven Southeastern Asian countries and recommended that pregnant women avoid them wherever possible.

30 Sep 2016

WideCells, University of Westminster partner to offer short online courses on stem cell storage and treatment

WideCells Group PLC, the healthcare services company focused on collecting and storing stem cells and providing ground breaking insurance for stem cell treatment, is pleased to announce that its R&D and training development division, WideAcademy, has finalised its syllabus of short courses focused on educating healthcare professionals on the benefits of stem cell storage and treatment.

30 Sep 2016

Negative attitudes about ageing can affect physical and mental health of older adults

New analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that negative or ageist attitudes towards older people are widespread. They also negatively affect older people’s physical and mental health.

30 Sep 2016

New model predicts that prevalence of obesity among Australian adults may significantly increase by 2025

New modelling predicts the prevalence of obesity and severe obesity among Australian adults will significantly increase by 2025, as part of a wider research project examining the most effective ways to combat obesity.

30 Sep 2016

World Rabies Day 2016: OIE releases video, infographic to explain operation of rabies Vaccine Bank

Since its establishment in 2012 by the OIE, the rabies Vaccine Bank has contributed to the elimination of rabies in OIE Member Countries by providing high-quality rabies vaccines at an affordable price and in a timely manner. These vaccines act as triggers for the implementation of mass vaccination campaigns, essential to any effective national rabies elimination strategy.

30 Sep 2016

Harvard symposium highlights health impact of gut microbiota and probiotics throughout lifespan

Danone Nutricia Research, one of the key sponsors of the September 15th and 16th Harvard Medical School Division of Nutrition symposium on gut microbiota, probiotics and their impact throughout the lifespan, announces its continued support of research in the emerging field of the microbiome and its interactions with body functions.

30 Sep 2016

New WHO model provides detailed air pollution-related health data

A new World Health Organization air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits. Information is presented via interactive maps, highlighting areas within countries that exceed WHO limits.

30 Sep 2016

New TSRI study offers surprising twist on how life began on Earth

A new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) offers a twist on a popular theory for how life on Earth began about four billion years ago.

30 Sep 2016

Region of the Americas becomes first in world to eradicate measles

The Region of the Americas is the first in the world to have eliminated measles, a viral disease that can cause severe health problems, including pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and even death. This achievement culminates a 22-year effort involving mass vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella throughout the Americas.

30 Sep 2016

Omnicell launches new awareness campaign to help organisations meet GS1 Standards

Recent figures suggest that a third of NHS Trust1 are still not engaged in GS1 despite the Department of Health (DoH) mandate announced in 2014 to use barcoding standards for all Acute Trusts.

30 Sep 2016

X-ray laser-based technology enables faster structural analysis of receptor proteins

An international team of scientists has learnt how to determine the spatial structure of a protein obtained with an X-ray laser using the sulfur atoms it contains. This development is the next stage in the project of a group led by Vadim Cherezov to create an effective method of studying receptor proteins.

30 Sep 2016

New e-rostering solution aimed at creating efficient health workforce now available

Skills for Health launches its new e-rostering solution today (28.09.16) that has the ability to transform the way the NHS utilises its entire workforce with simplicity and accuracy.

30 Sep 2016

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Researchers use Thai water bug to find clues for heart muscle diseases

Abnormal protein in the brain may play important role in development of Alzheimer's disease

Research suggests humans occupied the Americas earlier than previously thought

FDA recommends consumers to stop using homeopathic teething tablets and gels

Trevor Petach wins 2016 Melvin P. Klein Scientific Development Award

Scientists design new universal flu vaccine to protect against future global pandemics

Research findings provide new clues to treat metabolic diseases

Novel bifunctional dimers show promise in preventing Parkinson's disease

Zika-related travel recommendations extended to Southeast Asia

WideCells, University of Westminster partner to offer short online courses on stem cell storage and treatment

Negative attitudes about ageing can affect physical and mental health of older adults

New model predicts that prevalence of obesity among Australian adults may significantly increase by 2025

World Rabies Day 2016: OIE releases video, infographic to explain operation of rabies Vaccine Bank

Harvard symposium highlights health impact of gut microbiota and probiotics throughout lifespan

New WHO model provides detailed air pollution-related health data

New TSRI study offers surprising twist on how life began on Earth

Region of the Americas becomes first in world to eradicate measles

Omnicell launches new awareness campaign to help organisations meet GS1 Standards

X-ray laser-based technology enables faster structural analysis of receptor proteins

New e-rostering solution aimed at creating efficient health workforce now available

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

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