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New cancer gene discovered
A new cancer gene has been discovered by a research group at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The gene causes an insidious form…
Rising sea levels are increasing the risk of flooding along the south coast of England
The team has conducted a major data collection exercise, bringing together computer and paper-based records from across the south of England, from the Scilly…
Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of depression
The lifetime prevalence of mental disorders has been found to be lower in Mediterranean than Northern European countries, according to background information…
How RNA polymerase II gets the go-ahead for gene transcription
The set of proteins synthesized by a cell in turn determines its structure and behaviour, and enables it to survive and reproduce. So it is crucial that the…
New Guidelines Identify Best Treatments to Help ALS Patients Live Longer, Easier
“While we are waiting for a cure, people need to know that a lot can be done to make life easier and longer for people with ALS,” said lead guidelines author…
Small classes have long-term benefit for all students
The research by Spyros Konstantopoulos, associate professor of education, is the first to examine the effects of class size over a sustained period and for all…
