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String of genetic mutations cause aggressive form of leukaemia

April 15 : Experts at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have unearthed evidence that a combination of genetic mutations is to blame for most cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Read the rest of this story »

Children’s Everest trek paves way for lung research

April 15 : A study of nine British children who trekked towards Everest Base Camp has furnished data that can form the basis for future research into potent strategies to prevent premature babies Read the rest of this story »

Brain study may pave way for better epilepsy treatments

April 15 : Scientists have discovered in a study on mice how a neurotransmitter that the body releases during epilepsy seizures, known as glutamate, leads to an increased production of a protein Read the rest of this story »

Scientists mimic bacteria to produce magnetic nanoparticles

April 15 : Scientists have mimicked bacteria to produce magnetic nanoparticles that could be used for drug targeting and delivery in magnetic inks and high-density memory devices, or as magnetic seals in motors. Read the rest of this story »

Blood pressure drugs may help prevent pancreatic cancer spread

April 15 : Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have found that a blood pressure-lowering drug called an angiotensin receptor blocker inhibits Read the rest of this story »

Staying aerobically fit through middle age can delay ageing by 12 years

April 10 : A new study has found that staying aerobically fit, especially through middle age and beyond, can delay biological aging by up to 12 years and prolong independence during old age. Read the rest of this story »

Preeclampsia during pregnancy puts babies at cardiovascular risk

Apr 9 : Researchers at the University of Cambridge have revealed that babies whose mothers have preeclampsia during pregnancy are at an increased risk of developing Read the rest of this story »

Positive experiences reduce depression symptoms in MS patients

Apr 9 : A new study has revealed that positive experiences can significantly reduce emotional and psychological stress or depression among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Read the rest of this story »

Sea salt worsens coastal air pollution

April 9 : A new study has indicated that sea salt worsens coastal air pollution, showing that industrial and shipping pollution is aggravated when it combines with sunshine and salty sea Read the rest of this story »

Study shows genes drive children’s changing fears

Apr 8 : A new study has shown that common fears in humans are linked to genetic factors, which keep changing as children and adolescents age. Read the rest of this story »

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