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Results of Gene-Blocking Study Inform the Development of Gene Therapy

Blocking of genes should take place in all cells to avoid unintended effects on the behaviour of normal cells; a finding that should be considered when…

Weight Can be Controlled by Correctly Timing Glucocorticoid Pulses

Molecular insights into why weight gain is more likely in people who have disrupted circadian rhythms, have chronic stress, and receive treatment with…

Discovery of Mutations that are Functional in Cancer Could Provide New Treatment Targets

Potential new targets for cancer treatments have been identified following the discovery of nearly 200 mutations in non-coding DNA that have a functional…

New Understanding of How the Liver Regenerates

New insights into how the liver regenerates during tissue damage or normal cellular turnover have been revealed by researchers from Stanford University…

Role of Enzyme During Exercise Could Lead to New Treatments

New insights into the mechanisms used by muscles to regulate oxygen consumption during exercise could have great significance for athletes and possibly…

Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution Significantly Increases Risk of Asthma

Asthma onset is significantly more likely after long-term exposure to road traffic and outdoor air pollution according to a new study, which should add…

Study Reveals the Role of a Protein in the Growth of Viruses

Numerous viruses require a specific host protein named ZC3H11A to grow efficiently, according to researchers from Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden…

New Device Can Measure the Mood of Stroke Survivors with Brain Damage

An innovative medical app that enables stroke patients with brain damage to communicate their mood has been developed by researchers from the University…

Looking for Overall Health? Take Care of Your Oral Health: A World Oral Health Day Message

World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated every year on 20th March. The day aims to promote awareness around a healthy mouth and oral hygiene.

Risk of Polyps Raised Following Calcium Supplementation

Calcium supplements have been shown to increase the risk of developing certain types of precancerous growths in the rectum or colon up to 10 years after…