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Gene variants may determine lung function and susceptibility to maternal smoking
Mar 26, 2009 |
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A tiny variation within a single gene can determine not only how quickly and well lungs grow and function in children and adolescents, but how susceptible those children will be to exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke, even ...
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Does Glutathione-S-transferase associate with gastrointestinal cancer in Korean population?
Dec 17, 2009 |
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The glutathione S-transferase M1 (GSTM1) and glutathione S-transferase T1 (GSTT1) null genotypes have been linked to increased risk of developing cancer. The results regarding the association between GSTM1 and GSTT1 null ...
Scientists reveal 'protector' gene behind 50-fold increase in number of bowel tumours
Nov 26, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Cancer Research UK scientists have shown that deleting a single gene can increase the average number of tumours in the bowel by 50-fold, according to research published in PNAS today.
Scientists use old enemy to K.O. cancer
Aug 12, 2008 |
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Chemists are pulling cancer onto a sucker punch by getting infected cells to drop their guard – according to research published today. They are using the metal ruthenium as a catalyst to a cancer-busting reaction which calls ...
Infection blocks lung's protective response against tobacco smoke
Aug 19, 2008 |
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An infection that often goes undetected can block the lung's natural protective response against tobacco smoke, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. The findings, recently published online and scheduled to ...
Conflict between plant and animal hormones in the insect gut?
Sep 14, 2009 |
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Cis-OPDA (12-oxophytodienoic acid) is a highly reactive plant hormone which simultaneously serves as a precursor molecule of the metabolic "master switch" jasmonic acid. Both signal herbivory in leaves and ...
Biosensor for measuring stress in cells
May 16, 2008 |
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Cancer, nervous system disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disorders and old age have one thing in common: Both in afflicted tissue and in aging cells, scientists have observed oxidative changes in important ...
New test for mysterious metabolic diseases developed at Stanford/Packard
Feb 11, 2009 |
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Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine have devised a much-needed way to monitor and find treatments for a mysterious and devastating group of metabolic diseases that arise from mutations in cells' fuel-burning ...
Traffic exhaust can cause asthma, allergies and impaired respiratory function in children
Apr 09, 2008 |
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Children exposed to high levels of air pollution during their first year of life run a greater risk of developing asthma, pollen allergies, and impaired respiratory function. However, genetic factors are also at play. These ...
What is the role of reactive oxygen species in ethanol-mediated cell death of polarized hepatic cells?
Jun 15, 2009 |
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Liver disease that results as a consequence of alcohol abuse is a major medical problem worldwide. Ethanol consumption leads to a variety of liver alterations including the accumulation of fat, inflammation of the liver, ...
Anti-aging ingredient ready for market
Medicine & Health / Medications
Dec 16, 2006 |
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A new anti-aging ingredient developed by university researchers in Australia may be available in skin products as soon as next year.
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