A multi-institute effort has resulted in development of a novel test which could allow for better management of age-related diseases and identification of people most at risk of Alzheimer’s, other dementias. The…
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Charity raises red flag over shortage of specialist breast cancer nurses
Through startling figures, Breast Cancer Care has highlighted the shortage of specialist breast cancer nurses, stating that the increase in number of breast cancer patients by a fifth is putting extra load…
Intel to invest $50 million in quantum computing research
Chip maker Intel has announced plans to invest $50 million (£33 million) in quantum computing research, which could help boost the capabilities of high performance computers. In an open letter, Intel CEO…
Siblings said to be primary source of whopping cough infection in infants
Infants are more likely to catch whopping cough or pertussis from their siblings rather than their moms, a new study based on government data has suggested. The study, published in the journal…
Pressuring teens to exercise won’t actually work
Starting to workout at an early age is always helpful, but pressuring teenagers to exercise won’t actually help and chances are that it may backfire, researchers have revealed through a new study….
Polar bears will survive ice melts by feeding on caribou, snow geese, and eggs
Sea ice melts in the polar caps have raised concerns over the ability of polar bears to survive due to decreased availability of seals, but a new study has suggested that these…
Brain structures of girls and boys with autism are different
A new study has shown that girls and boys with autism differ in their behaviour and one of the primary reasons behind this discrepancy is difference in their brain structures. Researchers found…
Animals, not meteors, were responsible for first mass extinction
A commonly held notion that mass extinction on Earth are a result of regular impacts of meteors from Space has been challenged by a new research that claims that animals are responsible…
Possible reason behind limited number of lions, other top predators explained
A generally held notion of more the prey greater the number of predators has been debunked by a new study that shows why the relation doesn’t hold true because of simple mathematics…
Intel commits $50 million for quantum computing research
Intel has committed $50 million as research funding to QuTech, the quantum institute of TU Delft and TNO, wherein the two will be carrying out intensive and extensive research on quantum computing….
Personalized cellular therapy for leukemia yields promising results
The first of its kind personalized cellular therapy trial at University of Pennsylvania has yielded promising results with eight of 14 patients responding to the therapy, with some complete remissions continuing past…
Study questions accuracy of activity trackers
A new study by Iowa State University researchers has questioned the accuracy of activity trackers based on experiments conducted on four different trackers currently available in the market. Researchers say that though…
High salt intake ups risk of obesity, study finds
In a first of its kind study, researchers have established a direct link between high salt intake and increased risk of obesity. Researchers have established through a nationally representative sample of the…
Omega-3 supplements are no brain food: Study
Fish oil specifically those rich in omega-3 fatty acids have long been thought of as diet that helps protect the brain and improves cognitive abilities, but a new large clinical trial has…
Research using genome-editing techniques should continue
Medical experts, researchers and scientists have come together in support for continued use of CRISPR-Cas9, other genome-editing techniques in pre-clinical research. The call comes in a form of an joint statement by…