Discovery of genetic variants that protect against obesity and type 2 diabetes could lead to new weight loss medicines
18 April 2019
Around four million people in the UK carry genetic variants that protect them from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge. The team say the discovery could lead to the development of new drugs that help people lose weight.
Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal studies
18 April 2019
A prescription drug to treat high blood pressure has shown promise against conditions such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and forms of dementia in studies carried out in mice and zebrafish at the University of Cambridge.
Green material for refrigeration identified
18 April 2019
Researchers from the UK and Spain have identified an eco-friendly solid that could replace the inefficient and polluting gases used in most refrigerators and air conditioners.
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