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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Genetic variation may increase risk of liver damage in patients with chronic hepatitis B
Genetic variation may increase the risk of severe liver damage in people with chronic hepatitis B infection, a new study
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A power failure in your fat cells could short-circuit your health
A specialised fat molecule, called cardiolipin, that is made within the body’s own fat cells, is far more significant to
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