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Study sheds light on the darker parts of our genetic heritage

More than half of our genome consists of transposons, DNA sequences that are reminiscent of ancient, extinct viruses. Transposons are normally silenced by a process known as DNA methylation, but their activation can lead [...]

16 Jul 2019 (Photo: Mostphotos)

(Photo: Mostphotos)

Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was shown that the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease was higher for [...]

16 Jul 2019 Niklas Mattsson

Niklas Mattsson

Larger drug trials that intervene earlier needed for Alzheimer's disease

There are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer's disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain, the patients' cognitive function did not improve. Would the results be different [...]

9 Jul 2019 The crucian carp lower down has lived near predators, and is bigger (in height). Photo: Jerker Vinterstare

The crucian carp lower down has lived near predators, and is bigger (in height). Photo: Jerker Vinterstare

Fear of predators increases risk of illness

Predators are not only a deadly threat to many animals, they also affect potential prey negatively simply by being nearby. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have studied what happens to the [...]

8 Jul 2019 (Photo: Mostphotos)

(Photo: Mostphotos)

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

Opioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the USA alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now researchers in an international collaboration [...]

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