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Old human cells rejuvenated in breakthrough discovery on aging
Posted in Science on 9th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
A new way to rejuvenate old cells in the laboratory, making them not only look younger, but start to behave more like young cells, has been discovered.
Blood plasma from young donors improves functional ability for Alzheimers
Posted in Medicine on 6th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
It was the group of participants, who had no idea if they were getting a placebo, who showed the most improvement in function.
Radical new approach to schizophrenia treatment begins trial
Posted in Medicine on 5th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
As evidence emerges that schizophrenia could be an immune system disease, two-year trial will use antibody drug currently used for MS.
Drug 'melts away' fat inside arteries
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
A new drug being trialled for treating breast cancer and diabetes has been shown to 'melt away' the fat inside arteries that can cause heart attacks and strokes.
Rigorous Study Finds Antidepressants Worsen Long-Term Outcomes
Posted in Medicine on 1st Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
A new study has found that taking antidepressant medications resulted in more severe depression symptoms after nine years.