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Archive for September 14th, 2018
Human herpesviruses such as HHV-6 can remain dormant in cells for many years without being noticed. When reactivated, they can cause serious clinical conditions. Researchers have now found a way of differentiating between active and inactive viruses. Source: Viruses under the microscope
Continue Reading →As mammals age, immune cells in the brain known as microglia become chronically inflamed. In this state, they produce chemicals known to impair cognitive and motor function. That’s one explanation for why memory fades and other brain functions decline during old age. But, according to a new study, there may be a remedy to delay […]
Continue Reading →Researchers have discovered a key mechanism by which skin begins to develop in embryos. Source: How skin begins: New research could improve skin grafts, and more
Continue Reading →A new study is the first to quantitatively map the flow of energy, protein, fat, essential amino acids and micronutrients from ‘field-to-fork’ at a global level and identify hotspots where nutrients are lost. The study shows that while we produce far more nutrients than is required for the global population, inefficiencies in the supply chain […]
Continue Reading →The use of probiotics is linked to reduced need for antibiotic treatment in infants and children, according to a review of studies that probed the benefits of probiotics, co-led by a Georgetown investigator. Source: Probiotic use may reduce antibiotic prescriptions
Continue Reading →A recent achievement in the field of protein research allows for better tailored pharmaceuticals with fewer side effects. Source: New method promises fewer side effects from cancer drugs
Continue Reading →Children diagnosed with autism perform better in school if they participate in two 30-minute drumming sessions a week, according to a new scientific study. Source: Scientists reveal drumming helps schoolchildren diagnosed with autism
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