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7
2017
Chunks of sediment from the ocean floor are being used by scientists to analyze animal life and determine environmental impact from offshore energy facilities.
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Changes in brain regions may explain why some prefer order and certainty
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7
2017
Why do some people prefer stable, predictable lives while others prefer frequent changes? Why do some people make rational decisions and others, impulsive and reckless ones? Behavioral neuroscientists have identified changes in two brain regions that may hold answers to these questions.
Golden bananas high in pro-vitamin A developed
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7
2017
Ugandan bananas high in pro-vitamin A have been developed by researchers. Cooking bananas are the staple food in rural Uganda, and yet worldwide, 650,000-750,000 children die from vitamin A deficiency. Thanks to this new study, Ugandan farmers will be growing pro-vitamin A rich bananas in 2021.
Iron secrets behind superconductors unlocked
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7
2017
Due to magnetism, iron should -- theoretically -- be a poor superconductor. Nevertheless certain iron based materials possess fine superconducting properties. Why? Because the five unbound electrons found in iron -- as a result of individual modes of operation, it turns out -- facilitate superconductivity.
New epigenomic strategies in the clinical management of cancer of unknown primary
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7
2017
The invention of the EPICUP epigenetic test and its impact in the clinical management of Cancer of Unknown Primary is discussed in a new article.
Nurse-led intervention helps carers' manage medication and cancer pain
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7
2017
The potential benefits of a new nurse-led intervention in supporting carers to manage pain medication in people with terminal cancer have been revealed in a new article.
Well-being in later life: The mind plays an important role
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7
2017
Well-being in later life is largely dependent on psychosocial factors. Physical impairments tend to play a secondary role, as scientists have discovered.
Childhood obesity a major link to hip diseases
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7
2017
A strong link between childhood obesity and hip diseases in childhood has been revealed by a new research study.
Experts urge action to cut child deaths from deadly lung virus
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7
2017
Vaccines to combat a virus that can lead to fatal lung infections are urgently needed to help prevent child deaths worldwide, research suggests. Experts report that more than 115,000 children under five are dying each year from complications associated with the infection, called Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Around three million are admitted to hospital each year with the virus, which causes breathing difficulties and wheezing.
Fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin identified as new biomarkers for weight loss
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7
2017
A personalized diet approach could lead to greater weight loss and maintenance success, report researchers. Their study identifies fasting blood sugar and/or fasting insulin as new biomarkers for weight loss in people with prediabetes or diabetes.