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High-strain exercise linked to very early pregnancy loss
In women with a history of miscarriage, higher levels of physical activity were associated with a greater risk of subclinical,…
Women with Neanderthal gene give birth to more children
One in three women in Europe inherited the receptor for progesterone from Neanderthals — a gene variant associated with increased…
Immune molecule’s complex role in Huntington’s disease
Knocking out the immune cytokine IL-6 exacerbates symptoms in HD model mice and affects neural connection genes, a new study…
How a protein can inhibit cancer development in mice
In a new study, researchers have discovered how the protein PP2A can inhibit tumor growth in mice. The protein turns…
More effective human antibodies possible with chicken cells
Antibodies for potential use as medicines can be made rapidly in chicken cells grown in laboratories. Researchers refer to their…
Patient notes could offer solution to the ‘missing’ coronavirus diagnoses
GP’s notes currently unavailable to medical researchers could provide clues to help manage major health crises — like COVID-19. And…
Novel electric impulses relieve the pain
Chronic pain can be reduced by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrodes. In a microanatomic study, the…
Similar to humans, chimpanzees develop slowly
Researchers have systematically investigated developmental milestones in wild chimpanzees of the Taï National Park (Ivory Coast) and found that they…
Increased usability and precision in vascular imaging
Researchers have developed a new X-ray contrast agent. The contrast agent is easier to use and distributes into all blood…