Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Thin Models: Women Prefer Elegance in Advertising, Study Finds

Researchers from the University of Bath found that two-thirds of women they interviewed reacted favourably to print advertisements featuring thinner female…

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Cabernet sauvignon red wine reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease

The study entitled “Moderate Consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon Attenuates â-amyloid Neuropathology in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease” is in press, and…

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"No time to exercise" is no excuse

“The most striking finding from our study was the remarkably similar improvements in muscle health and performance induced by two such diverse training…

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Unique Genetic Link to Viral Encephalitis Uncovered

The study is being published September 14 in Science X-Press, an advanced, online edition of the journal Science.In the study, the researchers suggest that…

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Calorie restriction in non-human primates may prevent and reduce Alzheimer's disease neuropathology

A new study directed by Mount Sinai School of Medicine extends and strengthens the research that experimental dietary regimens might halt or even reverse…

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Experimental Cancer Drugs Show Promise Against Muscle Deterioration

Muscle weakness and fiber deterioration seen in muscular dystrophy can be countered by a class of drugs currently under study for their effects against cancer,…

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GAVI Funding Boosts Childhood Vaccine Coverage in Poor Nations

The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) was created in 1999 with the goal of enabling even the poorest countries to provide vaccines to all…

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Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Diabetes and Heart Risks

A treatment mainstay for prostate cancer puts men at increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a large observational study published…

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Understanding Mirror Neurons: How We Reflect Others’ Actions

This ability is thought to be based in the activity of so-called mirror neurons, which have been hypothesized to contribute to skills such as empathy,…

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Why 90% of Health Insurance Shoppers Don’t Buy Plans

A new report from the Commonwealth Fund finds that, as employers cope with rising health care costs by dropping health benefits or increasing employee…

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Define 'precautionary principle' to avoid clashes over biotechnology under World Trade rules

Biotechnology-altered foods are the focus of a World Trade Organization ruling scheduled for release this month, a landmark event expected to have a major…

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Study Links Musical Tastes to Lifestyle Choices Worldwide

Now, Dr Adrian North is extending his research worldwide. He is looking for 10,000 people from all over the world to take part in an online survey at…

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Protein Folding Breakthroughs: Insights from Rice and Baylor

A new study combining advanced computational modeling and cutting-edge experiments by molecular biologists at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine…

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Single molecular 'mark' seen as pivotal for genome compaction in spores and sperm

In higher order animals, genetic information is passed from parents to offspring via sperm or eggs, also known as gametes. In some single-celled organisms,…

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New Study Links Musical Tastes to Global Lifestyles

Now, Dr Adrian North is extending his research worldwide. He is looking for 10,000 people from all over the world to take part in an online survey at…

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Hearing Voices: New Insights from University of Manchester Study

The University of Manchester investigation – announced on World Hearing Voices Day (Thursday, 14th September) – comes after Dutch researchers found that many…

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