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Where's My Snacks? (crop)

Genetic variant may help explain why Labradors are prone to obesity

03 May 2016

A genetic variation associated with obesity and appetite in Labrador retrievers – the UK and US’s favourite dog breed – has been identified by...

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Elderly patient

One in three cases of Alzheimer’s worldwide potentially preventable, new estimate suggests

14 Jul 2014

A third of Alzheimer’s disease cases worldwide can be attributed to risk factors that can be potentially modified, such as lack of education and...

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Sugar Heart

Official opening for new University research unit on Cambridge Biomedical Campus

24 Jan 2014

A £10.8m new university research facility, the MRC Metabolic Disease Unit was officially and jointly opened today by the Chief Executive of the...

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