Archive: 04/09/2008
Boston College biologists build a better mouse model for cancer research
Researchers at Boston College have developed the first laboratory mouse model that mimics cancer’s spread through the human body. Using their novel cell line, the team discovered one of the body’s primary defensive cells ...
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First do no harm? UH prof taking opposite approach to treat asthma
One month of tough breathing may help asthma sufferers breathe easier in the long run, according to research from one University of Houston professor.
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Genetic test offers clues about cardiac hypertrophy in children
A mechanic uses diagnostic tests to determine why your engine is making strange sounds before lifting a wrench to fix the problem. Pediatric cardiologists would love to take a similar approach with patients experiencing cardiac ...
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Researchers discover novel 'gene toggles' in world's top food crop
University of Delaware researchers, in collaboration with U.S. and international colleagues, have found a new type of molecule--a kind of “micro-switch”--that can turn off genes in rice, which is the primary ...
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The Medical Minute--What is vascular disease?
In simplest terms, “vascular” is a word that refers to blood vessels, those little tubes called arteries and veins that carry blood throughout the body. Health professionals often describe blood vessels based on their location, ...
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Cells on path to becoming mature T-cells more flexible than commonly thought
Contrary to the currently accepted model of T-cell development, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have found that juvenile cells on their way to becoming mature immune cells can develop into ...
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Diabetes in mid-life linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease
Men who develop diabetes in mid-life appear to significantly increase their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a long-term study published in the April 9, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journa ...
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How sweet it is: 'Revolutionary' process points to sugar-fueled cars
Chemists are describing development of a “revolutionary” process for converting plant sugars into hydrogen, which could be used to cheaply and efficiently power vehicles equipped with hydrogen fuel cells without ...
Apr 09, 2008 |
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Shorebird numbers crash: survey alarm
One of the world's great wildlife spectacles is under way across Australia: as many as two million migratory shorebirds of 36 species are gathering around Broome before an amazing 10,000-kilometre annual flight to their northern ...
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Study: Health 'shocks' diminish wealth more later in life
A new study underscores the need for seniors to maintain their health -- in order to maintain their wealth. Building on a 2003 study that found that healthy seniors are more likely to retain their savings, Ohio State University ...
Apr 09, 2008 |
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Method to deliver molecules within embryonic stem cells improves differentiation
Embryonic stem cell therapies have been proposed for regenerative medicine and tissue replacement after injury or disease. However, the inability of stem cells to efficiently develop into the desired specific ...
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Methamphetamine use in pregnancy changes learning ability of the offspring
Studies have suggested that infants exposed to methamphetamines while in the womb can suffer irreversible brain damage, although the exact effects of these drugs during pregnancy have been hard to pinpoint due to many other ...
Apr 09, 2008 |
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MRO Spacecraft Images Mars Moon in Color and in 3D
A new stereo view of Phobos, the larger and inner of Mars' two tiny moons, has been captured by a NASA spacecraft orbiting Mars.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 09, 2008 |
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How fast you'll age is written in the bones, research finds
Perhaps the aging process can’t be stopped. But it can be predicted, and new research from Tel Aviv University indicates that people may live longer and lead healthier lives as a result.
Apr 09, 2008 |
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Wireless EEG system self-powered by body heat and light
In the framework of Holst Centre, IMEC has developed a battery-free wireless 2-channel EEG (electroencephalography or monitoring of brain waves) system powered by a hybrid power supply using body heat and ...
Apr 09, 2008 |
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