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Genetic mapping triggers new hope on schizophrenia

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 22:16 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Scientists have linked more than 100 spots in our DNA to the risk of developing schizophrenia, casting light on the mystery of what makes the disease tick.   Such work could eventually point...

Genentech Alzheimer's drug misses goals in studies

Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 22:15 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

An experimental drug from the biotech company Genentech failed to slow mental decline in mid-stage studies on more than 500 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, but showed some...

The New Toyota Aygo – Go Fun Yourself

Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 14:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The new Aygo, is an outstanding example of Toyota’s commitment to build ever-better cars that catch the eye and are genuinely fun to drive.   A distinctive and characterful design...

Ebola outbreak spreads to 4th West African country

Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 22:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

An Ebola outbreak that has left more than 660 people dead across West Africa has spread to the continent's most populous nation after a Liberian man with a high fever vomited aboard an airplane to...

Bad back? Acetaminophen may not work, try exercise

Monday, 28 July 2014, 22:13 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Acetaminophen isn't any better at relieving back pain than a fake pill, despite almost universal recommendations to take the drug, according to the first big trial to test...

Are you switched on to the electric revolution?

Monday, 28 July 2014, 14:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Z.E. = Zero Emissions   Renault unveiled four electric concept cars at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show with a promise to make them widely available to motorists… Since then, Renault has...

Trying gene therapy to create biological pacemaker

Sunday, 27 July 2014, 20:07 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

No batteries required: Scientists are creating a biological pacemaker by injecting a gene into the hearts of sick pigs that changed ordinary cardiac cells into a special kind that induces a steady...

Safety problems at US germ labs acknowledged

Saturday, 26 July 2014, 20:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged Wednesday that systemic safety problems have for years plagued federal public health laboratories that handle dangerous...

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