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Likelihood of tick bite to cause red meat allergy could be higher than previously thought
Science Daily - 24 Feb 2019 17:04
The original hypothesis was that humans developed the red meat allergy after being exposed to the alpha-gal protein through a tick that had fed previously on a small mammal. But new data suggests ticks can induce this im...
Exclusive breastfeeding lowers odds of some schoolchildren having eczema
Science Daily - 24 Feb 2019 17:04
Children exclusively breastfed for the first three months of life had significantly lower odds of having eczema at age 6 compared with peers who were not breastfed or were breastfed for less time, according to preliminar...
Immunotherapy for egg allergy may allow patients to eat egg safely long after treatment
Science Daily - 24 Feb 2019 17:04
After completing up to four years of egg oral immunotherapy (eOIT) treatment, certain participants were able to safely incorporate egg into their diet for five years.
If You Don't Have This Gene, You May Recover Better from a Stroke
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Live Science - 24 Feb 2019 15:44Good Dog? Bad Dog? Their Personalities Can Change
Neuroscience News - 24 Feb 2019 21:08
Just as with humans, a dog's personality is likely to change over time, a new study reports.
Scientists Just Added Four New Letters to the Genetic Code
Singularity Hub - 24 Feb 2019 17:00
A four-letter alphabet might seem limited, but it's all nature needed to write the instructions for all life on the planet. News that researchers have added four letters to the genetic alphabet opens the door to new poss...
Underwater push-ups help hibernating turtles stay alive
New Scientist - 24 Feb 2019 11:00
Turtles have been spotted performing underwater push-ups while hibernating - something that might help them grab enough oxygen to stay alive
Mental and Physical Activity in Middle Age Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
Neuroscience News - 24 Feb 2019 01:12
According to researchers, keeping both physically and mentally active during middle age can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia during old age. The study found women who participated in mental activities...