Researchers find cancer-inhibiting compound under the sea
Aug 08, 2008 |
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University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers have discovered a marine compound off the coast of Key Largo that inhibits cancer cell growth in laboratory tests, a finding they hope will fuel the development of new ...
Scientists uncover the key to controlling how stem cells develop
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Aug 08, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The results of a new study involving a McMaster University researcher provide insight into how scientists might control human embryonic stem cell differentiation.
Brown tree snake could mean Guam will lose more than its birds
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In the last 60 years, brown tree snakes have become the embodiment of the bad things that can happen when invasive species are introduced in places where they have few predators. Unchecked for many years, ...
If your first cigarette gave you a buzz and you now smoke, a gene may be to blame
Aug 08, 2008 |
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Anyone who has ever tried smoking probably remembers that first cigarette vividly. For some, it brought a wave of nausea or a nasty coughing fit. For others, those first puffs also came with a rush of pleasure or "buzz."
Distinguishing between 2 birds of a feather
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The bird enthusiast who chronicled the adventures of a flock of red-headed conures in his book "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" knows most of the parrots by name, yet most of us would be hard pressed to tell one bird ...
Common infertility treatments are unlikely to improve fertility
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Long established medical interventions to help couples with infertility problems do not seem to improve fertility, according to a study published on bmj.com today. These findings challenge current practice in the UK and national ...
Testosterone key to disease transmission
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Aug 08, 2008 |
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High levels of testosterone may be a key factor in spreading disease among mice, according to biologists. The findings could help explain why males in a population are often more likely to get infected, and ...
A one-stop shop for minimal information standards
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Aug 08, 2008 |
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More than 20 grass-roots standardisation groups, led by scientists at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), have combined forces to form the "Minimum Information about ...
Scientists to assess Beijing Olympics air pollution control efforts
Aug 08, 2008 |
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As the Summer Olympics in Beijing kicks off this week, the event is giving scientists a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe how the atmosphere responds when a heavily populated region substantially curbs ...
Coronary CTA costs less than standard of care for triaging women with acute chest pain
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Non-invasive coronary CT angiography (CTA) is more cost-effective than current tests for diagnosing women with low risk of a heart attack who come to the emergency room with acute chest pain, according to a recent study conducted ...
Arrival method, slow response often delay stroke care
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Most stroke patients can't recall when their symptoms started or do not arrive at the hospital in a timely manner, so they cannot be considered for time-dependent therapies such as the clot-busting drug tissue plasminogen ...
Early treatment is key to combating hepatitis C virus
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Canadian researchers have shown that patients who receive early treatment for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) within the first months following an infection, develop a rapid poly-functional immune response against HCV similar to ...
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