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Bone marrow cells that transform into skin cells could revolutionise approach to wound treatment
— 6 Apr 2011 16:49 | HealthResearchers at King's College London and Osaka University in Japan have identified specific bone marrow cells that can transform into skin cells to repair damaged skin tissue, according…
Europe-wide survey reveals priorities for end-of-life care
— 28 Mar 2011 16:47 | HealthA survey of over 9,000 people in seven different countries across Europe has shown that the majority would want to improve the quality of life in the time they had left, rather than…
Gene responsible for severe osteoporosis disorder discovered
— 6 Mar 2011 19:17 | HealthScientists have identified a single mutated gene that causes Hajdu-Cheney syndrome, a disorder of the bones causing progressive bone loss and osteoporosis (fragile bones). The study,…
New device set to combat fear of the dentist's drill
— 10 Jan 2011 19:04 | TechnologyAn innovative device which cancels out the noise of the dental drill could spell the end of people's anxiety about trips to the dentist, according to experts at King's College London,…
Study shows garlic could protect against hip osteoarthritis
— 16 Dec 2010 17:55 | HealthResearchers at King's College London and the University of East Anglia have discovered that women who consume a diet high in allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions and leeks, have…
Researchers make critical leukaemia stem cell discovery
— 14 Dec 2010 20:45 | HealthResearchers at King's College London have discovered that leukaemic stem cells can be reversed to a pre-leukaemic stage by suppressing a protein called beta-catenin found in the blood…
People with severe mental illness 12 times more likely to commit suicide
— 7 Dec 2010 17:01 | HealthPeople with psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, are 12 times more likely to commit suicide than average, according to research released today by King's Health…
Scientists discover genes linking puberty timing to body fat in women
— 22 Nov 2010 10:01 | HealthResearchers at King's College London's Department of Twin Research have discovered, as part of a large international consortium, 30 new genes that control the age of sexual maturation…
Scientists make advance in dementia research
— 9 Nov 2010 12:22 | HealthThe preservation of a protein found in particular synapses in the brain plays a key role in protecting against vascular dementia after a stroke, say researchers at King's College London…
Strategies for translational research in the UK
— 22 Oct 2010 17:07 | HealthA commentary published in the journal, Science Translational Medicine, examines the structures of translational research investment in the UK…