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The epigenetic effects of adverse early-life experiences

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Dr Roth’s work explores the impact our environment, specifically stress, on our genes and how these epigenetic changes affect early life experiences.

Environmental factors interact with genetics in driving living organisms’ development throughout life. Epigenetics is the field of study that explores this interaction, as well as its potential effects on individuals’ […]

A new terahertz medical imaging tool could provide early detection of corneal disease

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Dr Taylor and Dr Grundfest’s research focuses on developing a new imaging tool for non-contact, high resolution measurements of corneal hydration.

Recent research in medical imaging found that tools based on terahertz (THz) frequency illumination could help map the distribution and movement of water near the surface of body tissues. Dr […]

Unveiling the neurobiological processes behind cognitive control

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Prof Christian Beste's research aims understand the neural underpinnings of human goal-directed behaviour and neurology cognitive control.

The biological underpinnings of human mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge, processing information and understanding experiences, have been substantially investigated throughout the years. Prof Christian Beste, working at University Hospital […]

Dual origins of tissue macrophages

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Prof Schulz’s work focuses on the role of macrophages in tissue homoeostasis and inflammation, specifically processes associated with cardiovascular disease.

Macrophages – large white blood cells that play a role in tissue homeostasis and immunity – have long been thought to derive solely from monocyte cells in the circulating blood. […]

The dangers of sleep disordered breathing in pregnancy

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Prof Bourjeily’s work studies the links between sleep disordered breathing, pregnancy and perinatal outcomes.

Professor Ghada Bourjeily and her team from Brown University are focusing their research efforts on understanding the manifestation of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in pregnancy and the consequent impact on […]

New hope for muscular dystrophy treatment

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Dr Ahlke Heydemann’s research focuses on identifying new and more effective treatments for Muscular Dystrophy. Her current work focuses on a drug – FTY720.

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a family of genetic diseases which cause muscular weakness. Their severity varies but all are progressive and many are ultimately terminal. Until now, therapy options have […]

A career in cancer

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Dr Bruce Zetter is the Charles Nowiszewski Professor of Cancer Biology at Harvard Medical School. He is known internationally as an expert on cancer biology, diagnosis and treatment. He currently […]

Helping patients put their best foot forward

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Dr Hawker researches osteoarthritis (OA) outcomes. A predominant theme of her work is the appropriate use of hip and knee joint replacement surgery for OA.

Dr Gillian Hawker of the University of Toronto is helping potential knee replacement patients to make informed decisions about their health. As an increasing number of us require joint replacement, […]

A fascination with violence: appetitive aggression in males and females

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In this research article: Drs Meyer-Parlapanis and Augsburger’s work looks at the psychobiology of proactive human aggression. In particular, they focus on the sex similarities and differences in the development of appetitive aggression.

Exposure to violence during childhood or at later stages of life can result in severe trauma, mental health issues, and in some instances, appetitive aggression, an acquired fascination by or […]

Into the deep: understanding swordfish eco-physiology

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a research article about Drs Diego Bernal and Chugey Sepulveda are studying swordfish eco-physiology to understand how they are able to adapt to extreme conditions in the wild.

Cold-blooded vertebrates, such as fish, are extremely susceptible to changes in the temperature of their surroundings. Yet one successful ocean predator, the swordfish, migrates from tropical to temperate seas, and […]