(15th May, 2014); Researchers from Center of Advanced European Studies and the University Department of Growth and Reproduction find out large amount of endocrine-disrupting chemicals interfere with human sperm function and that may have a negative impact on fertilization. The study indicates that the chemicals might evoke changes in swimming behaviour at the wrong time and wrong place, hinder navigation of sperm towards the egg and hamper penetration into the protective egg coat.
(15th May, 2014); Researchers have shown that neurons generated from the skin cells of people with schizophrenia behave unfamiliar in early developmental stages. They used new stem cell research technology for same and they believe that this research may provide new ideas to detect and potentially cure the disease early.
(14th May, 2014); Today, the Wellcome Trust has signed a concordat on openness on animal research in the UK. There are 72 other organisations across the scientific sector, including universities, charities, commercial companies, research councils, umbrella bodies and learned societies are joining in concordat.
(Business Wire India; 19th May, 2014); Ferring Pharmaceuticals marks World IBD Day (May 19th) with the launch of Guts4life (guts4life.com), a new interactive website with information, support and inspiration for people concerned with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). IBD describes a range of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal system characterised by intermittent flares with debilitating symptoms that can affect a patient’s quality of life and lead to emotional distress and social isolation. Guts4life was designed together with IBD patients to provide support and encouragement throughout the IBD journey—from bowel symptom worries, to diagnosis, through managing and living with IBD.
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