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Study identifies genetic predeterminants for diabetes in African-Americans

Study identifies genetic predeterminants for diabetes in African-Americans

Medicine & Health / Genetics

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For years, scientists have tried to determine the basis for discrepancies between race and the predisposition for development of diseases such as type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Could factors ...


Spontaneous liver rupture in a patient with peliosis hepatis

Medicine & Health / Diseases

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Peliosis hepatis (PH) is a rare pathological entity. PH varies from minimal asymptomatic lesions to larger massive lesions that may present with cholestasis, liver failure, portal hypertension, avascular mass lesion, or even ...


Brain imaging shows kids' PTSD symptoms linked to poor hippocampus function

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

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Psychological trauma leaves a trail of damage in a child's brain, say scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Their new study gives the first direct evidence that children ...


Rodent smoke screen

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

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Rats passively exposed to tobacco smoke become dependent on nicotine, according to a new study by Dr. Adrie Bruijnzeel and colleagues from the University of Florida in the US. Their findings of how rats' brains respond to ...


Why King Kong failed to impress

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

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Humans have the same receptors for detecting odors related to sex as do other apes and primates. But each species uses them in different ways, stemming from the way the genes for these receptors have evolved over time, according ...


People living in poorer neighborhoods at increased risk for death, worse health risks

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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Regardless of an individual's dietary and lifestyle risk factors, living in a poorer or more socioeconomically deprived neighborhood may increase a person's risk for death, according to data presented at the American Association ...


Small addition to cancer drug may make big difference

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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University of Florida researchers have found a way to use just a fraction of the normal dosage of a highly toxic, debilitating chemotherapy drug to achieve even better results against colon cancer cells.


Aussie galaxy survey to lead to 'new physics'

Aussie galaxy survey to lead to 'new physics'

Space & Earth / Astronomy

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Australian astronomers have released the first set of data from the first project to look at the effects of "dark energy" halfway back in the Universe's lifetime.


Researcher unveils new approach to treat lower back pain

Medicine & Health / Diseases

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Using a branch of science that crosses disciplines to study complex problems, a Michigan State University researcher is introducing a new way to understand and treat lower back pain, a condition affecting more than 40 million ...


Nanoparticle protects oil in foods from oxidation, spoilage

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Using a nanoparticle from corn, a Purdue University scientist has found a way to lengthen the shelf life of many food products and sustain their health benefits.



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