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Infection by Epstein-Barr virus can cause lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Scientists have always known that infections related to Epstein-Barr virus can trigger systemic lupus in patients, as well as a host of other autoimmune diseases, though further details were unclear. Now, a novel computational method shows that a viral protein […]
‘World’s first urine test for cancer’ to start in Japan
A Japanese company is set to carry out the world’s first experiment to test for cancer using urine samples, which they hope would enable better screening for the deadly disease. Engineering and IT conglomerate Hitachi developed the basic technology to […]
Bad air quality linked to heart and lung illnesses
More people are admitted to emergency departments for heart- and lung-related illnesses and stroke, caused by poor air quality with high levels of tiny pollution particles known as PM 2.5, a US study suggests. Based on analysis of areas affected […]
Damage to people’s health in China already done even as the country cuts smog
China is cutting its smog, but damage to millions of people’s health has already been done, the US-based research agency Health Effects Institute (HEI) said In its report, HEI said China faces about 1.6 million premature deaths a year as […]
Evonik opens research hub in Singapore; intensifies regenerative medicine research
German specialty chemicals company, Evonik has opened its first research hub for resource efficiency topics in Singapore, internationalising its research in the areas of functional surfaces and additive manufacturing. With the Biopolis-located research hub, Evonik is also expanding its collaboration with […]
Salmonella fears in the US cause 200 million eggs to be recalled
The US is recalling nearly 207 million from nine of its state over the threat of Salmonella which has caused 22 people to fall ill, the federal Food and Drug Administration has said. It is the largest recall of eggs […]
Bioengineered human heart cells see improved performance
Researchers can now utilise induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) to form a model of human adult-like cardiac muscle. They do this by introducing electric and mechanical stimulation at an early stage. Since this muscle is similar to the adult heart, […]
Sleep deprivation linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers from a small study at the National Institutes of Health have found that even losing one night of sleep lead to an immediate increase in beta-amyloid, a protein in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease, In Alzheimer’s disease, beta-amyloid […]
NIH researchers uncover clue behind rare bone disorder
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have made a ground-breaking discovery in uncovering the genetic basis of a “dripping candle wax” bone disease. The rare disorder, known as melorheostosis, causes excess bone formation that resembles dripping candle wax on […]
Beneficial to have pets in nursing homes, but it can also pose risks
Having pets visit or live in nursing homes can bring delight and joy in residents, but it can also pose injuries and illnesses. In a survey of nursing homes in Ohio, nearly all the facilities allowed pets of all kinds […]
