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Study Brings Greater Understanding of Tumor Growth Mechanism
May 16, 2013 A new study has for the first time revealed how the loss of a particular tumor suppressing protein leads to the abnormal growth of tumors of the brain and nervous ... > full story -
Vicious Cycle: Obesity Sustained by Changes in Brain Biochemistry
May 16, 2013 Scientists have shown that in the brain cells of rats, obesity impedes the production of a hormone that curbs appetite and inspires calorie burning. The root cause appears to be a breakdown in the ... > full story -
Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Is Connected to Reduced IQ
May 16, 2013 The relationship between the heritable risk for schizophrenia and low intelligence (IQ) has not been clear. Schizophrenia is commonly associated with cognitive impairments that may cause functional ... > 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 -
X-Ray Tomography of Living Frog Embryo
May 16, 2013 Classical X-ray radiographs provide information about internal, absorptive structures of organisms such as bones. Alternatively, X-rays can also image soft tissues throughout early embryonic ... > full story -
Resistance to Visceral Leishmaniasis: New Mechanisms Involved
May 16, 2013 Researchers have elucidated new molecular mechanisms involved in resistance to visceral leishmaniasis, a serious parasitic infection. They have shown that dectin-1 and mannose receptors participate ... > full story -
Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Blood Fat Levels, Cardiovascular Health Risks
May 16, 2013 New results link job stress to dyslipidemia, a disorder that alters the levels of lipids and lipoproteins in the blood. An altered lipid profile is dangerous for the ... > full story -
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
May 16, 2013 The presence of posttraumatic stress disorder is significantly associated with the development of type 2 ... > full story -
Vitamin C Does Not Lower Uric Acid Levels in Gout Patients, Study Finds
May 16, 2013 Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically ... > full story -
First Prospective Trial Shows Molecular Profiling Timely for Tailoring Therapy
May 15, 2013 CUSTOM is the first completed prospective clinical trial that used genetic analysis alone to assign cancer treatment for patients with one of three different cancers. Findings suggest patients, and ... > full story
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