Category: Education
Antibodies could improve reprogramming of mature cells into stem cells
A new approach using antibodies could eventually help improve the “reprogramming” of ordinary adult cells into stem cells, according to scientists from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in the US. The results suggest that scientists could eventually be able to […]
New technology to combine childhood vaccines in single jab
US researchers have developed a one-shot solution approach that could eventually allow for the delivery of every childhood vaccine in a single jab. The technology stores the vaccine in microscopic capsules that release the initial dose and then boosters at […]
Compound from olives, olive oil help increase insulin production
Although the health benefits of olives and its associated natural products, like olive oil, have long been recognized, little was previously known about what specific compounds in the fruit contribute to its medical and nutritional benefits such as weight loss […]
Adults who sit most of the day may be more at risk of premature death
Adults who sit for most of the day may have a higher risk of premature death than people who don’t sit a lot, regardless of exercise habits, according to a US study. Being active or moving at just one specific […]
Australian clinical trials stop deadly skin cancer from spreading
Two international clinical trials conducted by researchers at the Sydney-based Melanoma Institute Australia showed that a combination of new treatments can stop the spread of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The drug trials have proved successful in preventing […]
Alcohol industry distorts info about drinking and cancer risk, scientists say
The alcohol industry misleads people about the risks of developing cancer from drinking, often using denial, distortion and distraction tactics that are similar to those used by the tobacco industry, according to a study led by scientists at the London […]
Australian researchers trial spiral drawing test to diagnose Parkinson’s
A test involving drawing a spiral on a piece of paper can be used to diagnose Parkinson’s disease early, and Australian researchers have trialed software based on that. The software can measure writing speed and pen pressure on the page, […]
Zika virus can also kill deadly brain cancer stem cells
The Zika virus – which shocked the world in recent years as it infected and killed cells in the brains of fetuses, resulting in babies born with tiny and misshapen heads – may one day lead to an effective treatment […]
Quick mindfulness training may help heavy drinkers reduce consumption
A small experiment in the UK suggests that brief mindfulness training exercises could help heavy drinkers lessen their alcohol consumption by helping them focus on what’s happening in the present moment. Sixty-eight heavy drinkers who weren’t alcoholics were randomly assigned […]
US foreign aid cuts to HIV treatment programs may do more harm than good
The negative impact of the proposed cutbacks in US foreign aid for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs could outweigh any potential savings, according to a report by an international team of investigators. The study is the first to document the […]
