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Separating The Infected From The Vaccinated
A newly developed diagnostic test is able to differentiate which birds have been vaccinated for bird flu and which are currently infected.
30 Min Of Exercise Enough To Benefit Brain
Just one thirty minute exercise session is sufficient to trigger brain changes that boost memory, research shows.
The Hidden Benefits Of Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy not only prevents excessive weight gain in mothers, but leads to improved health outcomes for babies.
Tackling Preventable Blindness In SEA
Research shows that half of all blindness in Asian children is avoidable, associated with vaccine preventable causes such as measles.
Bacterial Virulence Controlled By ‘Roll Of Dice’
Whether or not a Streptococcus pneumoniae infection is harmful or benign seems to depend on a random, six-phase switch.
Steady Progress For Asian Universities In 2014 THE Rankings
US and UK universities still dominate the top 10 of the Times Higher Education rankings, but Asian institutions continue to make significant gains.
Immune-Brain Interaction Links Stress To Depression
The immune system, in particular a receptor called TLR4, could form the link between stress and depression.
Balancing Neuropeptides After A Stroke
Selectively blocking neuropeptides such as substance P could improve patient outcomes following a stroke.
Defective Immune System Causes IBS Pain
A study shows that pain experienced by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients is linked to the defective production of opioid chemicals by immune cells.
