These genes help explain how malaria parasites survive treatment with common drug
The essential malaria drug artemisinin acts like a “ticking time bomb” in parasite cells—but in the half a century since
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How Dantu Blood Group protects against malaria—and how all humans could benefit
The secret of how the Dantu genetic blood variant helps to protect against malaria has been revealed for the first
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Study discovers the role of the nervous system in controlling how we run
A joint study by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CU Medicine), Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and
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How to train for your first virtual marathon
If you were one of the thousands who battled through lockdown by starting to run, you might be wondering how
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COVID-19: How the lockdown has affected the health of the poor in South Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked substantial damage on human lives and the economy in South Africa. But the impact of
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How eating habits have changed in 30 years: study
How eating habits have changed in 30 years: Britons are eating far less white bread and red meat but have
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How screen time and green time may affect youth psychological outcomes
Less screen time and more green time are associated with better psychological outcomes among children and adolescents, according to a
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How misinformed vaccine beliefs affect policy views
While there is broad support in the United States for pro-vaccination policies, as many as 20% of Americans hold negative
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Study reveals how omega-3 can help the brain to regulate impulsive reactions to aggressive behaviour
A new study by psychology academics at the University of Derby and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has shown that including
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How the old-fashioned telephone could become a new way for some to see their doctor
Staying home to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients and their doctors have embraced telemedicine. Prior to COVID-19, telehealth
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