New pill can deliver insulin
Capsule that releases insulin in the stomach could replace injections for patients with type 1 diabetes. Anne Trafton | MIT
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How tumors behave on acid
Acidic environment triggers genes that help cancer cells metastasize. Anne Trafton | MIT News Office MIT News Scientists have long
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Brain wave stimulation may improve Alzheimer’s symptoms
Noninvasive treatment improves memory and reduces amyloid plaques in mice. Anne Trafton | MIT News Office MIT News By
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In China, a link between happiness and air quality
Moods expressed on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse, study finds. Helen Knight | MIT News
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Fasting boosts stem cells’ regenerative capacity
A drug treatment that mimics fasting can also provide the same benefit, study finds. Anne Trafton | MIT News Office
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Seven myths and truths about healthy skin
Sara J Brown, University of Dundee Skin is our largest organ and something we may take for granted when it’s
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‘Smiling depression’: it’s possible to be depressed while appearing happy – here’s why that’s particularly dangerous
Olivia Remes, University of Cambridge The term “smiling depression” – appearing happy to others while internally suffering depressive symptoms –
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Can a glass of milk really ‘slash’ your risk of type 2 diabetes?
Duane Mellor, Coventry University The news media love nutrition stories. There is something appealing about the idea of a single
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Curious Kids: how does our heart beat?
Adam Taylor, Lancaster University This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children of all ages. The Conversation
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Does the brain really feel no pain?
Janet Bultitude, University of Bath The brain has no nociceptors – the nerves that detect damage or threat of damage
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