The build-up of urea in the brain to toxic levels can cause brain damage – and eventually dementia. Metabolic linkages
Month: December 2017
Effects of circadian rhythms on autoimmune disease
Circadian rhythms are generated by the body clock, allowing human to anticipate and respond to the 24-hour cycle of the
SHARPIN aids cancer progression
Researchers have found a new role for the SHARPIN protein. In addition to being one of three proteins in the
How Zika virus induces congenital microcephaly
Epidemiological studies show that in utero fetal infection with the Zika virus (ZIKV) may lead to microcephaly, an irreversible congenital
Social phobia linked to autism and schizophrenia
Latest research shows that people who find social situations difficult tend to have similar brain responses to those with schizophrenia
Genetic mutations start after conception
Hundreds of minor genetic mutations start to form in the cells of an embryo after conception, some of these mutations
Plastic pollution causes autoimmune conditions
Plastic pollution has become so widespread that human may be inhaling up many pieces a day.Fibres from fleece and polyester
Lonhala Magnair for treating pulmonary disease
Lonhala Magnair (glycopyrrolate) is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) bronchodilator for the long-term, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in people
Dentures linked to weak muscles and joints
Wearing dentures has been linked to a higher risk of musculoskeletal frailty, because denture wearers avoid eating certain foods and
How food influenced how fat is stored
Scan images reveal for the first time how weight is stored in the body. Compared to a low-fat diet, eating
