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Understanding interstrand crosslink repair in Drosophila
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding interstrand crosslink repair in Drosophila

...physical characteristics (phenotype). Normal hair phenotype shows a single hair per cell on the wing surface, abnormal phenotype is represented by seeing two or more wing hairs per cells Fig 1. It has been previously established that flies mutant for EXDL2 (DmEXDL2) have elevated rates of genomic instability resulting from chromosome breakage and loss of the acentric...
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Article 15 mins
Ambiguous loss: what it is and why is it important?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ambiguous loss: what it is and why is it important?

...physically present but, as it were, psychologically absent due to being at an advanced stage of dementia or a neurological disorder. A common theme in ambiguous loss situations is a lack of clarity which leads to a disorientating sense of not knowing where you stand. This can be as a result of the conflict between a strong and profound sense of loss and an equally strong...
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Article 5 mins
Exploring anxiety
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring anxiety

...physical and emotional change, brain development in particular, so it is important to understand the underlying reasons for changes in mood and behaviour. Mental illness affects people of all ages, including adolescents. Specific criteria for a clinical diagnosis will need to be met, and it is important to distinguish mental ill health from ‘transitional’ teenage...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Sleep: A doctor's advice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sleep: A doctor's advice

...physically Starting with your head and working down, tense your muscles and then relax them completely. So tense the muscles around your eyes then relax, tense the muscles around your mouth and relax, and so on. You may also like to investigate learning self-hypnosis techniques, as these can help to induce a very relaxed and refreshing sleep. [snoozing cat illustration]...
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Article 10 mins
Seeing the internet
Digital & Computing

Seeing the internet

...physical supports of the internet – and map the sensors and devices that transmit data, the cables that carry it to servers and the servers where it's stored and processed. Artist Ingrid Burrington, for example, has produced a guide to the streets of New York that points out all the ways in which the hardware of the internet is evident in an ordinary street. She lists...
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Article 10 mins
Ramadan: What do you need to know?
Education & Development

Ramadan: What do you need to know?

...physical element is included. Team away days – Fasting staff members may wish not to attend social events and lunches during Ramadan. Know your team! There are almost 3 million Muslims in the UK. While this is just under 5% of the total population, there are considerable variations across the country, and a number of urban areas with substantially higher concentrations....
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Article 10 mins
Finding your way after the death of a significant person
Health, Sports & Psychology

Finding your way after the death of a significant person

...physical help, financial support – only you will know what you might need. If you have already asked for help and it was not what you wanted, I would encourage you to try something else, even if it seems quite risky to be vulnerable. For example, after my daughter turned one year old (after my maternity leave had finished), I struggled to physically go to work the week...
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Article 5 mins
Early adopters: What are smartphones doing to children?
Education & Development

Early adopters: What are smartphones doing to children?

...physical world. There are only so many hours in a day, and the time spent with screens comes at the expense of other, potentially better, activities. Under-threes, in particular, need a balance of activities, including instructed play, exploring the natural environment, manipulating physical toys and socialising with other children and grown-ups. The rise in screen use...
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