It’s not just fish, plastic pollution harms the bacteria that help us breathe
Ten per cent of the oxygen we breathe comes from just one kind of bacteria in the ocean. Now laboratory
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New ways to heal damage after a heart attack
For people who survive a heart attack, the days immediately following the event are critical for their longevity and long-term
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How the brain fights off fears that return to haunt us
Neuroscientists at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered a group of cells in the brain that are responsible
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Global warming to expose 1 billion people to mosquito-carrying diseases
As many as a billion people could be newly exposed to disease-carrying mosquitoes by the end of the century because
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Explained: the evolution of brain tumours
There are three different genetic alterations that drive the early development of malignant glioblastomas, said a report by the German
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Explained: A great mystery of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
One of the great mysteries of neuroscience is likely to get an answer finally. Scientists at the University of Virginia
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Revealed: A hidden culprit in heart failure
An international research team led by scientists at the University of Alberta have pinpointed a hidden culprit that leads to
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Decreased deep sleep linked to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Poor sleep is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. People with the disease tend to wake up tired, and their nights
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Exposure to farm decreases risk of allergic diseases in kids
The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased significantly over the last decades, creating substantial financial and societal burdens. Due to
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Eating nuts to lower risk of heart disease
People who regularly eat nuts, including peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts, have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease or
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