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Why smiles, frowns and grimaces are contagious

February 19, 2016 styles7

Humanity’s ability to read and understand facial expressions has been hardwired into our ancient brains. A recent review published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences looks in depth at this marvelous ability to display, share and generate emotions.

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Gene study confirms ‘we are what we eat’

February 19, 2016 styles7

A new study shows that the relationship between our genetic make-up and our metabolism – the chemistry of life that goes on inside our cells – is a two-way street. Not only do our genes regulate how the food we eat is broken down, but how our food is broken down regulates our genes.

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Pancreatic cancer may be treatable with tree extract

February 19, 2016 styles7

With no effective treatments currently available, there is an urgent and important need to develop new drugs to treat pancreatic cancer. After carrying out tests in lab cells and mice, researchers propose that nimbolide, a natural extract from the leaves of the neem tree, could meet such a need.

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Number of moles on right arm could predict risk of deadly skin cancer

February 18, 2016 styles7

The number of moles on one’s right arm could be used to predict the risk of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – according to a new study by researchers from King’s College London in the UK.

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Smart’ lens could predict risk of glaucoma progression

February 18, 2016 styles7

A new study reveals how a “smart” contact lens can help identify which patients with glaucoma – a leading cause of blindness – are most likely to experience disease progression.

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Low vitamin D may hamper HIV treatment in adults

February 18, 2016 styles7

HIV attacks the body’s CD4 cells, or T cells – a type of white blood cell that plays a major role in helping the immune system fight infection. Antiretroviral therapy aims to control HIV and restore immune function, but the effectiveness of HIV treatment in adults may be hampered by low levels of vitamin D.

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Why smiles, frowns and grimaces are contagious

Humanity’s ability to read and understand facial expressions has been hardwired into our ancient brains. A recent review published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences looks in depth at this marvelous ability to display, share and generate emotions.

Gene study confirms ‘we are what we eat’

A new study shows that the relationship between our genetic make-up and our metabolism – the chemistry of life that goes on inside our cells – is a two-way street. Not only do our genes regulate how the food we eat is broken down, but how our food is broken down regulates our genes.

Pancreatic cancer may be treatable with tree extract

With no effective treatments currently available, there is an urgent and important need to develop new drugs to treat pancreatic cancer. After carrying out tests in lab cells and mice, researchers propose that nimbolide, a natural extract from the leaves of the neem tree, could meet such a need.

Number of moles on right arm could predict risk of deadly skin cancer

Smart’ lens could predict risk of glaucoma progression

A new study reveals how a “smart” contact lens can help identify which patients with glaucoma – a leading cause of blindness – are most likely to experience disease progression.

Low vitamin D may hamper HIV treatment in adults

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