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Mothers pass on disease clues to offspring

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(PhysOrg.com) -- When there is a threat of disease during pregnancy, mothers produce less aggressive sons with more efficient immune systems, researchers at The University of Nottingham have discovered.


Mothers pass on disease clues to offspring

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created Dec 24, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

(PhysOrg.com) -- When there is a threat of disease during pregnancy, mothers produce less aggressive sons with more efficient immune systems, researchers at The University of Nottingham have discovered.





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Enhanced plasma shortens time off for injured athletes

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Injured athletes who have their own enriched plasma injected into their bodies are healing faster and spending less time on the bench or on the disabled list.


New study describes connections between Circadian and metabolic systems

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A paper by University of Notre Dame biologist Giles Duffield and a team of researchers offers new insights into a gene that plays a key role in modulating the body's Circadian system and may also simultaneously modulate its ...


Advances in malaria research show promise for fight against one of the world's deadliest diseases

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In a novel approach at disseminating scientific research, the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute (JHMRI) will hold a web summit to release the latest breakthroughs in malaria research, including new approaches to boosting ...


Mechanical ventilation for patients with lung damage don't always work as planned

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As more Canadians are diagnosed with H1N1 influenza infection, some will be admitted to hospital. The most severely affected may be treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) and placed on a mechanical ventilator to help them ...


Faithful mothers have healthier babies

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Faculty of 1000 reviewers examine a study from New Zealand on whether prolonged exposure to the father's semen protects new mothers against pre-eclampsia and having an undersized baby.


Researchers discover mechanism of insulin production that can lead to better treatment for diabetes

Researchers discover mechanism of insulin production that can lead to better treatment for diabetes

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How a specific gene within the pancreas affects secretion of insulin has been discovered by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with Japanese and American universities. Their ...


Too much selenium can increase your cholesterol

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A new study from the University of Warwick has discovered taking too much of the essential mineral selenium in your diet can increase your cholesterol by almost 10%.


Australian bid to 'regrow' breasts after cancer surgery

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Australian scientists said Thursday they were to trial a revolutionary treatment which would allow women to regrow their breasts after cancer surgery.


Few Americans make end-of-life wishes known (AP)

Few Americans make end-of-life wishes known

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(AP) -- Lillian Landry always said she wasn't afraid to die. So when death came last week, the 99-year-old was lying peacefully in a hospice with no needles or tubes. Her final days saw her closest friend ...


Study: Kidney angioplasty brings risks, no benefit

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If you're among the hundreds of thousands of Americans with clogged kidney arteries, you might want to consider trying medicines before rushing into angioplasty to open them up. The pricey procedure is no more effective and ...



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