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Smoking 'may play schizophrenia role'
Posted in Science on 10th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
Smoking could play a role in the development of schizophrenia. The team at King's College London say smokers are more likely to develop the disorder and at a younger age.
Enriched blood cells preserve cognition in mice with features of Alzheimer's disease
Posted in Medicine on 8th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
The study showed measurable benefits in mice, a step toward further testing of these powerful strategies in humans.
Implantable pump to regulate fluids in the eye and preserve vision
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
Though there are treatments for both glaucoma and phthisis bulbi, these only slow the progression of damage and loss of vision, rather than reverse their symptoms.
Ebola crisis in Guinea 'has set back malaria fight'
Posted in Medicine on 25th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Malaria deaths since the Ebola outbreak began will far exceed the number of Ebola deaths in the country, which now stand at 2,444.
New drug triggers tissue regeneration: Faster regrowth and healing of damaged tissues
Posted in Science on 13th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new drug repaired damage to the colon, liver and bone marrow in animal models.