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Chemists Develop More Efficient Protein Labeling
February 5, 2012 Researchers have created specially engineered mammalian cells to provide a new “chemical handle” which will enable them to label proteins of interest more ... > full story -
Regular Use of Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Could Reduce the Risk of Colon Cancer, Study Suggests
February 3, 2012 Could the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in a regular diet help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens? A study published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and ... > full story -
Lower Levels of Sunlight Exposure Link to Allergy and Eczema in Children, Study Suggests
February 3, 2012 Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new scientific ... > full story -
Stealthy Leprosy Pathogen Evades Critical Vitamin D-Dependent Immune Response
January 29, 2012 Researchers discovered that the leprosy pathogen Mycobacterium leprae was able to evade immune activity that is dependent on vitamin D, a natural hormone that plays an essential role in the body's ... > full story -
Genetic Regulation of Metabolomic Biomarkers: Paths to Cardiovascular Diseases and Type 2 Diabetes
January 29, 2012 Scientists have revealed eleven new genetic regions associated with the blood levels of the metabolites, including new loci affecting well-established risk markers for cardiovascular disease and ... > full story -
Scientists Probe Form, Function of Mysterious Protein
January 27, 2012 Using computer models and laboratory experiments, scientists have probed the structure of the protein mitoNEET to better understand its role in aging, cancer and diabetes. They found the protein ... > full story -
Grape Seed Extract Kills Head and Neck Cancer Cells, Leaves Healthy Cells Unharmed
January 27, 2012 In both cell lines and mouse models, grape seed extract kills head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cells, while leaving healthy cells unharmed, new research ... > full story -
Research on Vitamins Could Lead to the Design of Novel Drugs to Combat Malaria
January 27, 2012 New research could lead to the design of more effective drugs to combat malaria. The research will enable scientists to learn more about the nature of the enzymes required for vitamin biosynthesis by ... > full story -
Scientists Map One of Life's Molecular Mysteries: Visualisation of the Molecular Gateway Across and Into Cellular Membranes
January 26, 2012 All living organisms are made up of cells, behind these intricate life forms lie complex cellular processes that allow our bodies to function. Researchers working on protein secretion -- a ... > full story -
Antiretroviral Drugs Guard Against HIV but May Lead to Birth Defects
January 26, 2012 HIV-positive mothers have been able to guard against transmitting the disease to their babies by taking antiretroviral drugs during pregnancy. Although the drugs prevent children from being born with ... > full story
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