Two new genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers have identified two genes that influence a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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£1.5 million grant awarded to tackle psychosis in India
University of Warwick researchers are to improve the lives of India's millions of psychosis sufferers.
New data network for Huntington’s disease research
The first data network for this research could also be the blueprint for similar data networks for research into other conditions...
Study reveals cells can be reprogrammed to repair severe liver injury
A new study has revealed that bile duct cells can switch to become normal liver cells to help repair the liver after severe damage.
Elsevier launches The Hive to showcase Pharma/ biotech start-ups
Elsevier has announced that applications and nominations for The Hive, its innovation hub for biotech and pharmaceutical startups, are now open.
DFG approves 7 new research units and a new clinical research unit
Topics range from planet formation and male infertility to market analysis for agricultural land and total of around €19 million for first funding period…
Heart failure is associated with loss of important gut bacteria
In the gut of patients with heart failure, important groups of bacteria are found less frequently and the gut flora is not as diverse as in healthy individuals.
Targeting ‘broken’ metabolism in immune cells reduces inflammatory disease
Scientists have uncovered a way to ‘program’ immune cells to cause less damage to the body, by tapping into a ‘broken’ chemical pathway in inflammation.
Miniature human hearts created from rat hearts
A miniature human heart, created by introducing human cells into the matrix of a whole rat heart, may make it easier to confirm basic science findings...
Largest genome-wide study of lung cancer susceptibility conducted
A new study conducted by an international team of lung cancer researchers have identified new genetic variants for lung cancer risk.
Blood test for early detection of pancreatic cancer headed to clinic
A newly identified biomarker panel could pave the way to earlier detection and better treatment for pancreatic cancer, according to new research...
Gut bacteria can help predict how body responds to fatty foods
Chemical signatures from gut bacteria which show up in urine can be used to predict how the body will respond to a 'junk' diet.
Simple test predicts return of bladder cancer
Scientists have devised a simple test for an earlier and more accurate warning of returning bladder cancer than existing methods, according to new research...
£8500 given to cancer research at the University of Warwick
Cancer research at the University of Warwick has received a boost thanks to the former Lord Mayor of Coventry Cllr Lindsley Harvard.
Researchers use smartphone data in global study of physical activity
Researchers at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, have tracked physical activity by population for more than 100 countries.