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A Potentially Life-Saving Protein Takes Shape
July 2, 2013 The protein ubiquitin, found in all membranous cells, may hold the key to treating diseases from cancer to Parkinson's. Structural biologists examine an omnipresent but rarely studied form of ... > full story -
New Method for Mapping the Protein Signals Between Healthy and Diseased Cells
July 2, 2013 Researchers are developing a way to trace detailed communication between ... > full storyMore: -
Vitamin C Helps Control Gene Activity in Stem Cells
July 1, 2013 Vitamin C affects whether genes are switched on or off inside mouse stem cells, and may thereby play a previously unknown and fundamental role in helping to guide normal development in mice, humans ... > full story -
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Researchers Look for Safer, More Effective Treatments for Kids With Mood Disorders
June 28, 2013 Ongoing studies suggest that using a mix of omega-3 fatty acid supplements and psychotherapy may be helpful for children with depression and a variation of bipolar disorder. The interventions could ... > full story -
Fatty Acids Found in Fish Linked to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
June 27, 2013 A high intake of fatty acids found in fish is associated with a 14 percent reduction in the risk of breast cancer in later life, a new study ... > full story -
Could a Diet High in Fish and Flax Help Prevent Broken Hips?
June 27, 2013 Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may reduce the risk for hip fractures in postmenopausal women, recent research ... > full story -
Researchers Reformulate the Model of Mitochondrial Function
June 27, 2013 New findings will mean rewriting the biochemistry textbooks. The study redefines the functioning of mitochondria and explains how cells generate energy from ... > full story -
Key Step in Protein Synthesis Revealed
June 27, 2013 Scientists have trapped the ribosome, a protein-building molecular machine essential to all life, in a key transitional state that has long eluded researchers. Now, for the first time, scientists can ... > full story -
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Researchers Find Zinc's Crucial Pathway to the Brain
June 26, 2013 A new study helps explain how parts of the brain maintain their delicate balance of zinc, an element required in minute but crucial doses, particularly during embryonic ... > full story -
Calcium and Vitamin D Help Hormones Help Bones
June 26, 2013 Should women take calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause for bone health? Recommendations conflict, and opinions are strong. But now, an analysis from the major Women's Health Initiative ... > full story
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