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Researchers have discovered
a startling feature of early
brain development that helps
to explain how complex
neuron wiring patterns are
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Researchers Develop Method of Directing Stem Cells to Increase Bone Formation and Bone Strength
Scientists have developed a
novel technique to enhance
bone growth by using a
molecule which, when
injected into the
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Why Do Cells Age? Discovery of Extremely Long-Lived Proteins May Provide Insight Into Cell Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases
One of the big mysteries in
biology is why cells age.
Now scientists report that
they have discovered a
weakness in a component of
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Probable Mechanism Underlying Resveratrol Activity Uncovered: Chemical Found in Red Wine and Other Foods
Researchers have identified
how resveratrol, a naturally
occurring chemical found in
red wine and other plant
products, may confer its
... > full story
- Complex Wiring of the Nervous System May Rely on a Just a Handful of Genes and Proteins
- Researchers Develop Method of Directing Stem Cells to Increase Bone Formation and Bone Strength
- Why Do Cells Age? Discovery of Extremely Long-Lived Proteins May Provide Insight Into Cell Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Probable Mechanism Underlying Resveratrol Activity Uncovered: Chemical Found in Red Wine and Other Foods
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Drug Halts Organ Damage in Inflammatory Genetic Disorder, Study Suggests
February 10, 2012 A new study shows that Kineret (anakinra), a medication approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, is effective in stopping the progression of organ damage in people with neonatal-onset ... > full story -
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Physically Abused Children Report Higher Levels of Psychosomatic Symptoms
February 9, 2012 Children who display multiple psychosomatic symptoms, such as regular aches and pains and sleep and appetite problems, are more than twice as likely to be experiencing physical abuse at home than ... > full story -
Largest-Ever Gene Study of Type 2 Diabetes Finds Variants Across Many Ethnic Groups
February 9, 2012 The largest genetics study to date of Type 2 diabetes has identified new gene variants associated with risk for the common metabolic disease. An international scientific consortium, studying ... > full story -
Heart Disease May Be a Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
February 8, 2012 In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions may ... > full story -
Drinking Large Amounts of Soft Drinks Associated With Asthma and COPD
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Gaining Insight Into a Gene's Protective Role in Parkinson's
February 7, 2012 Researchers have identified how a specific gene protects dopamine-producing neurons from dying in both animal models and in cultures of human ... > full story -
As Valentine's Day Approaches, Cardiologist Describes Broken Heart Syndrome
February 7, 2012 People who have been unlucky in love are said to suffer from a "broken heart." A broken heart is an actual medical condition. Broken heart syndrome occurs during highly stressful or emotional times, ... > full story -
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Study of Live Human Neurons Reveals Parkinson's Origins
February 7, 2012 Parkinson’s disease researchers have discovered how mutations in the parkin gene cause the disease, which afflicts at least 500,000 Americans and for which there is no ... > full story -
Elevated Glucose Associated With Undetected Heart Damage
February 2, 2012 A new study suggests that hyperglycemia injures the heart, even in patients without a history of heart disease or diabetes. The high-sensitivity test they used detected levels of cTnT tenfold lower ... > full story -
Early Bone Growth Linked to Bone Density in Later Life
February 2, 2012 Researchers have shown that growth in early childhood can affect bone density in adult life, which could lead to an increased risk of developing bone diseases like Osteoporosis. The study is part of ... > full story
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