Linda Wijlaars
Linda Wijlaars is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. She is currently studying for a PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health at University College London's Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, and she also writes for the Royal Statistical Society's magazine Significance. Her research focuses on the effects of postnatal depression on childhood depression, drawing upon the Health Improvement Network database. Previously, she studied Biomedical Sciences at Radboud University Nijmegen. She blogs at Epidemiologista, and she tweets as @epidemiologista
BioNews Review articles written by Linda Wijlaars:
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It is not often that you get the chance attend a seminar organised by an institution that is still under construction. Due to open in 2015, the building that will house the Francis Crick Institute currently comprises a rudimentary basement and ground floor, a handful of towering cranes and a swanky visitor centre... [Read More] |
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Radio Review: The Sunday Edition - Wanted, Egg Donor in Good Health |
| 05 March 2012 - by |
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This radio documentary on the potential complications of egg donation would make any woman think twice about donating eggs... [Read More] |
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Birthmark gene find offers hope for rare neurological condition |
| 13 May 2013 - by |
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A genetic mutation responsible for both Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, and 'port-wine stain' birthmarks, has been identified... [Read More] |
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Three new genetic markers for Alzheimer's disease have been identified, pointing to a less well-known mechanism to explain how the disease develops... [Read More] |
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Sofa so bad: too much TV associated with low sperm counts, says study |
| 11 February 2013 - by |
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Physical activity is strongly associated with men's sperm quality according to a study looking into the effects of TV viewing and exercise... [Read More] |
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Bone fragments grow in eyelid of unapproved stem cell procedure patient |
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Bone fragments were removed from the eyelid of a woman after a facelift that used her own stem cells yielded some unexpected results... [Read More] |
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Genes influencing birth weight also linked to health in adulthood |
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Seven genes influencing birth weight have been identified in research combining the results of smaller studies. Five of the genes influencing birth weight may also be linked to health in adulthood... [Read More] |
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Moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy may reduce child's IQ - but only for some women |
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Children's IQ can be affected by moderate drinking during pregnancy, but only for women and children with certain gene variants.... [Read More] |
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| 22 October 2012 - by |
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A celebrity sperm donor service called Fame Daddy that was profiled in news reports in the British media has been revealed as a hoax... [Read More] |
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| 03 September 2012 - by |
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Stem cells found in human skin can be turned into sperm precursor cells, US researchers have found. The findings could help restore fertility to cancer patients, and could provide a new way of studying the development of sperm cells in the lab... [Read More] |
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Mitochondrial DNA may hold answer to why women live longer than men |
| 13 August 2012 - by |
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Scientists working on fruit flies say their work provides an answer to the question of why women tend to live longer than men. The research points to mitochondria, the 'batteries' within cells that generate energy, as hotspots for mutations that negatively affect male health... [Read More] |
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Rare genetic mutation protective against Alzheimer's disease |
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A rare genetic mutation, found in about one percent of Icelanders in a recent study, appears to protect against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline. It is the first mutation found to act in this way and could be a target for future drug therapy... [Read More] |
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