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WuXi NextCODE To Power Singapore’s Precision Medicine Initiative
WuXi NextCODE has been selected to install a massively scalable database, analytics and reporting suite for Singapore's precision medicine efforts.
Lack Of Sleep Linked To Gestational Diabetes
Pregnant mums, try to make sure you get enough sleep. Less than six hours a day has been linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes.
To Neutralize Zika, First Disrupt The Cell Infection Process
Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which a human antibody prevents Zika infection at the cellular level.
‘Silent’ Mutation Could Put You At Heart Failure Risk
Seemingly healthy individuals could be primed for heart failure if they carry this common mutation.
Activity Trackers Unlikely To Help You Become More Active
Is your Fitbit collecting dust in your drawer? Most people stop wearing their activity trackers within a few weeks or months, researchers have found.
Boosting Vaccine 2 With Antibodies From Vaccine 1
The research suggests that vaccine efficacy could be improved by exploiting cross-reactive antibodies.
Scientists Grow Tissues Resembling Human Mid-Brains
Grown from stem cells in the laboratory, these mid-brain structures could one day be used to test drugs for aging-related brain disorders.
In Chinese Elderly, Vitamin D Levels May Predict Brain Decline Risk
Researchers have found a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased subsequent risk of cognitive decline and impairment in Chinese elderly.
Red Meat Intake May Increase Risk Of Kidney Failure
Researchers have found that red meat intake increases the risk of kidney failure, but alternative sources of protein may help to reduce this risk.
