News tagged with tolerance
Overweight siblings of children with type 2 diabetes likely to have abnormal blood sugar levels
Dec 09, 2008 |
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Overweight siblings of children with type 2 diabetes are four times more likely to have abnormal glucose levels compared to other overweight children. Because abnormal glucose levels may indicate risk for diabetes or diabetes ...
Study offers insights about development of the human immune system
Dec 04, 2008 |
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A UCSF study has found that a surprisingly high number of maternal cells enters the fetus during pregnancy, prompting the generation of special immune cells in the fetus that suppress a response against the mother.
Gene mutation in worms key to alcohol tolerance
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Oct 22, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The work follows a study carried out by Oregon Health and Science University, which suggested a link between a gene mutation in mice and tolerance to alcohol. Researchers at Liverpool have ...
MicroRNA implicated as molecular factor in alcohol tolerance
Jul 30, 2008 |
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In recent years, a class of small molecules known as microRNA have been found to play an important role in regulating gene products in most animal and plant species. A new study now indicates that microRNA may influence the ...
New Spray Improves Plants' Cold Tolerance
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Jul 08, 2008 |
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Studies indicate a spray co-developed by a University of Alabama scientist increases plants’ tolerance of cold temperatures by several degrees.
