News tagged with strain level
Why do some influenza virus subtypes die out?
Every so often we hear about a new strain of influenza virus which has appeared and in some cases may sweep across the globe in a pandemic, much as the H1N1 virus did last year. What happens to the old seasonal viruses? In ...
Nov 14, 2011 |
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Researchers isolate microalgal strain that could reduce cholesterol
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have isolated a microalgal strain which produces large amounts of a polyunsaturated fatty acid that could reduce blood pressure, chronic inflammation and blood cholesterol ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
May 03, 2010 |
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Network expands to 256 times its original size to bridge the micro and macro worlds
(PhysOrg.com) -- Now that scientists have developed a diverse assortment of nano- and micro-sized devices and materials, one of the biggest challenges is finding a practical way to incorporate them into macroscale ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Apr 15, 2010 |
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New model may help scientists better predict and prevent influenza outbreaks
(PhysOrg.com) -- Each year, the influenza virus evolves. And each year, public health officials try to predict what the new strain will be and how it will affect the population in order to best combat it.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Researchers find promotion is bad for mental health and stops your visiting the doctor
New research by economics and psychology researchers at the University of Warwick has found that promotion on average produces 10% more mental strain and gives up to 20% less time to visit the Doctors.
Apr 09, 2009 |
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Researchers iron out new role for serotonin
Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have found a surprising link between brain iron levels and serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in neuropsychiatric conditions ranging from autism to major depression.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jan 27, 2009 |
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