Scientists have shown for the first time a link between two types of heart problems and one of the most
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Fake news can lead to false memories
Voters may form false memories after seeing fabricated news stories, especially if those stories align with their political beliefs, according
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UTI discovery may lead to new treatments
Sufferers of recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) could expect more effective treatments thanks to University of Queensland-led research. UTIs are
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Similarities of small cell cancers to blood cancers could lead to better treatments
An interdisciplinary team of UCLA scientists has found that small cell neuroendocrine cancers from a range of tissues have a
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How a common viral infection can lead to autoimmunity
Researchers in Dr. Leona Gilbert’s research group at the University of Jyväskylä have proposed a novel mechanism for how a
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High sugar levels during pregnancy could lead to childhood obesity
The children of women who have high glucose blood levels during pregnancy, even if their mothers are not diagnosed with
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Children near lead smelters exposed to lead in the womb
The environmental tragedy in Flint, Michigan, in which drinking water contaminated with lead raised fears of potential health effects for
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Does awe lead to greater interest in science?
The mediation model shows the indirect effects across all four studies. In all studies, exposure to feeling awe lead to
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The development of brain stem cells into new nerve cells and why this can lead to cancer
Stem cells are the true jacks-of-all-trades of our bodies, as they can turn into the many different cell types required
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A sample of faeces could tell if you’re at risk of dementia
A sample of your faeces could tell you if you’re at risk of dementia: Bugs in the gut ‘may lead
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