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Prenatal stress could enhance protective mechanisms of babies
Maternal stress and depression during pregnancy may activate certain protective mechanisms in babies. Psychologists from the University of Basel together with international colleagues report that certain epigenetic adaptations in newborns suggest this conclusion.
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A sixth sense protects drivers except when texting
Study is the result of Toyota settlement.
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Universal Flu Vaccine Under Development
Oxford spinout company Vaccitech has been launched with £10m seed investment to develop a universal flu vaccine already showing promise in clinical trials.
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Record £16.9m for OxStem
One of the most ambitious Oxford spinouts to date is en route to becoming a powerhouse in age-related regenerative medicine, developing drugs which can treat cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, heart failure, macular degeneration and other major age-related conditions.
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Gut Model HuMiX Works Like the Real Thing
Developed by scientists at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biology, the “Human Microbial Cross-talk” model is representative of the actual conditions and processes that occur within our intestines.
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Using Portable Nanopore DNA Sequencers to Combat Wildlife Crime
University of Leicester researchers aim to develop a test using DNA to identify species at crime scenes in as little as an hour.
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Stem Cell Gene Therapy For Fatal Childhood Disease Ready For Human Trial
A pioneering approach for Sanfilippo disease, a genetic condition for which there is no effective treatment, will now be trialled in humans.
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New Device Could Improve Cancer Detection
UBC researchers develop a microfluidic device to capture circulating tumor cells.
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Compounds Found in Fruits Could Treat Diseases
Fruit discovery could provide new treatments for obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Why do Tomatoes Smell "Grassy"?
Researchers identify enzymes that convert the grassy smell of tomatoes into a sweeter scent.
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