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Scientists Uncover Potential Drug Target to Block Cell Death in Parkinson's Disease
January 10, 2013 — Oxidative stress is a primary villain in a host of diseases that range from cancer and heart failure to Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. Now, scientists ... > full story -
Regulating Single Protein Prompts Fibroblasts to Become Neurons
January 10, 2013 — Repression of a single protein in ordinary fibroblasts is sufficient to directly convert the cells -- abundantly found in connective tissues -- into functional neurons. The findings could have ... > full story -
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Bullying Causes Significant Short-Term Emotional and Physical Consequences for Children With Autism
January 10, 2013 — Nearly 70 percent of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience emotional trauma as a result of being bullied, according to findings of a new study, while a significant portion were ... > full story -
Overweight Begins in the Womb: Lifestyle of Mother Shapes Disposition for Subsequent Weight
January 10, 2013 — A disposition for overweight is shaped even before birth, according to new research. The study reveals that children with a birth weight of more than 4,000 grams are twice as much at risk of becoming ... > full story -
Stem Cells May Hold Promise for Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)
January 9, 2013 — Apparent stem cell transplant success in mice may hold promise for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, according to results of a new ... > full story -
Americans Have Worse Health Than People in Other High-Income Countries
January 9, 2013 — On average, Americans die sooner and experience higher rates of disease and injury than people in other high-income ... > full story -
Multiple Sclerosis Drug May One Day Treat Colorectal Cancer
January 9, 2013 — After uncovering a mechanism that promotes chronic intestinal inflammation and the development of colorectal cancer, scientists have found that fingolimod, a drug currently approved for the treatment ... > full story -
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BPA Linked to Potential Adverse Effects on Heart and Kidneys in Children and Adolescents
January 9, 2013 — Exposure to a chemical once used widely in plastic bottles and still found in aluminum cans appears to be associated with a biomarker for higher risk of heart and kidney disease in children and ... > full story -
Lung Cancer Patients Live Longer If They Use Beta-Blockers While Receiving Radiotherapy
January 8, 2013 — Patients with non-small-cell lung cancer survive longer if they are taking beta-blockers while receiving radiotherapy, according to a new ... > full story -
Teens Susceptible to Hepatitis B Infection Despite Vaccination as Infants
January 8, 2013 — New research reveals that a significant number of adolescents lose their protection from hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, despite having received a complete vaccination series as infants. Results ... > full story
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