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Scientists Identify Two Molecules That Affect Brain Plasticity in Mice
November 26, 2009 Researchers have identified a set of molecular brakes that stabilize the developing brain's circuitry. Moreover, experimentally removing those brakes in mice enhanced the animals' performance in a ... > full story -
Moderate-to-Heavy Exercise May Reduce Risk of Stroke for Men
November 26, 2009 Men who regularly take part in moderate-to-heavy intensity exercise such as jogging, tennis or swimming may be less likely to have a stroke than people who get no exercise or only light exercise, ... > full story -
Implant-Based Cancer Vaccine Is First to Eliminate Tumors in Mice
November 26, 2009 A cancer vaccine carried into the body on a carefully engineered, fingernail-sized implant is the first to successfully eliminate tumors in mammals. The new approach, pioneered by bioengineers and ... > full story -
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First Effective Medical Therapy for Rare Stomach Disorder
November 26, 2009 A drug used to treat colorectal cancer also can reverse a rare stomach disorder and should be considered first-line therapy for the disease, researchers report. The targeted cancer drug cetuximab, ... > full story -
Look Ma, No Mercury in Fillings!
November 26, 2009 Tooth enamel is hardest material in the human body because it's made almost entirely of minerals. As tough as it may be, however, enamel can be broken down by bacteria, forming cavities and ... > full story -
Brain's Fear Center Is Equipped With Built-in Suffocation Sensor
November 26, 2009 The portion of our brains that is responsible for registering fear and even panic has a built-in chemical sensor that is triggered by a primordial terror -- suffocation. A new article shows in ... > full story -
Tobacco Smoke Exposure Before Heart Transplantation May Increase the Risk of Transplant Failure
November 26, 2009 Scientists provide the first direct evidence that cigarette smoke exposure prior to a heart transplant in either the donor, recipient, or both, accelerates the death of a transplanted ... > full story -
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Startled Flies May Provide Insight Into ADHD
November 26, 2009 It seems obvious that naturally waking up from sleep and being startled by something in the environment are two very different emotional states. However, the neuroscience that underlies these ... > full story -
Scientists Watch as Peptides Control Crystal Growth With 'Switches, Throttles and Brakes'
November 26, 2009 By producing some of the highest resolution images of peptides attaching to mineral surfaces, scientists have a deeper understanding how biomolecules manipulate the growth crystals. This research may ... > full story -
Cutting Greenhouse Pollutants Could Directly Save Millions of Lives Worldwide
November 26, 2009 Six new international studies show that cutting greenhouse gases, in particular ozone and black carbon, can quickly save millions of lives worldwide in addition to slowing climate ... > full story -
Unique Micronail Chip Makes Electronics and Bio Cells Communicate
November 26, 2009 A unique microchip with microscopic nail structures enable close communication between the electronics and biological cells. The new chip is a mass-producible, easy-to-use tool in electrophysiology ... > full story -
Tailor-Made HIV/AIDS Treatment Closer to Reality
November 26, 2009 An innovative treatment for HIV patients has passed its first clinical trial with flying colors. The new approach is an immunotherapy customized for each individual ... > full story
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