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Links between gut microbiome and atherosclerosis
Researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute have shown the link between the intestinal microbiome and atherosclerosis to
Formation of embryo without sperm and egg
Scientists have created life in the laboratory without using sperm or eggs, two different kinds of stem cells were
Ecstasy may relieve the argony of PTSD
The euphoria-inducing drug MDMA appears to alleviate Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in war veterans, firefighters, and police officers. In a
Acupuncture treatment for dental anxiety
Researchers have found evidence that acupuncture could help people who experience dental anxiety. Dental anxiety affects many people across the
Severe trauma may kill blood type O patients
Severe trauma occurs as a result of a severely distressing event, trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of
Relieving pain in diabetic nerve damage
A new study has identified a key molecule that contributes to painful diabetic neuropathy, an incurable nerve disease that affects
Origin of mutations in cancer
Researchers at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), the University of Dundee and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have used human and
Foods may delay menopause
According to experts, high levels of antioxidants in oily fish, pulses and green vegetables protect cells. Diet rich in oily
How breast cancer drug causes cancer growth
The breast cancer drug-lapatinib, which is designed to shrink tumours can sometimes cause them to grow in the lab, according