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Molecule That Triggers Sensation of Itch Discovered
Scientists report they have
discovered in mouse studies
that a small molecule
released in the spinal cord
triggers a process that is
later experienced in the
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Do Salamanders' Immune Systems Hold the Key to Regeneration?
Salamanders' immune systems
are key to their remarkable
ability to regrow limbs, and
could also underpin their
ability to regenerate spinal
cords, brain tissue and even ... > full story
Using Clay to Grow Bone: Researchers Use Synthetic Silicate to Stimulate Stem Cells Into Bone Cells
Medical researchers report
that synthetic silicate
nanoplatelets (also known as
layered clay) can induce
stem cells to become bone
... > full story
Gene Associated With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Identified
Researchers have identified
the first gene to be
associated with adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (also
called AIS) across Asian and
Caucasian populations. The
... > full story
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Discarded Immune Cells Induce the Relocation of Stem Cells
May 23, 2013 — The study reveals a surprising coordination between two fundamental body systems, the immune and the hematopoietic. The study has implications for the understanding of metastasis, because malignant ... > full story -
Regenerating Spinal Cord Fibers May Be Treatment for Stroke-Related Disabilities
May 23, 2013 — A new study finds "substantial evidence" that a regenerative process involving damaged nerve fibers in the spinal cord could hold the key to better functional recovery by most stroke victims. The ... > full story -
Calcium Supplements Linked to Longer Lifespans in Women
May 22, 2013 — Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer, according to a recent ... > full story -
Herpes Infections: Natural Killer Cells Activate Hematopoiesis
May 16, 2013 — Infections can trigger hematopoiesis at sites outside the bone marrow – in the liver, the spleen or the skin. Researchers now show that a specific type of immune cell facilitates such ... > full story -
Tissue Damage from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Appears Before Pain Symptoms Appear
May 15, 2013 — Metal-on-metal hip implants can cause inflammation of the joint lining long before symptoms appear, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to identify this inflammation, according to a new ... > full story -
Treatment With Two Osteoporosis Drugs Better at Increasing Bone Density Than Single-Drug Therapy
May 14, 2013 — A combination of two FDA-approved osteoporosis drugs with different mechanisms of action was found to increase bone density better than treatment with either drug alone in a small clinical ... > full story -
Protecting the Heart Health of Diabetic Patients
May 7, 2013 — Diabetics have an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease and plaque build-up in their arteries, even if they receive cholesterol-lowering therapies. New research reveals that high blood ... > full story -
Personalized Bone Substitutes Created from Skin Cells
May 6, 2013 — Scientists have made patient-specific bone substitutes from skin cells for repair of large bone defects. The study represents a major advance in personalized reconstructive treatments for patients ... > full story -
Discovery May Help Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia
May 5, 2013 — Researchers have discovered that chemo induces a type of nerve damage inside bone marrow that can cause delays in recovery after bone marrow transplantation. The findings suggest that combining ... > full story -
Magnesium May Be as Important to Kids' Bone Health as Calcium
May 5, 2013 — Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and other ... > full story
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