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Viruses in the Human Gut Show Dynamic Response to Diet
August 30, 2011 — The digestive system is home to a myriad of viruses, but how they are involved in health and disease is poorly understood. Researchers have now investigated the dynamics of virus populations in the ... > full story -
Child Psychology
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Children's Health
Down Syndrome
Secure Attachment to Moms Helps Irritable Babies Interact With Others
August 30, 2011 — New research suggests that highly irritable children who have secure attachments to their mothers are more likely to get along well with others than those who aren't securely attached. For this ... > full story -
Could a Tumor Suppressor Also Fight Obesity? Research Reveals Hormone Receptor GCC's Role in Appetite
August 25, 2011 — The hormone receptor guanylyl cyclase C (GCC) has been established as a suppressor of colorectal cancer tumors, but new evidence suggests it may also help fight one of the country's biggest ... > full story -
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Novel Cytokine Protects Mice from Colitis
August 23, 2011 — Inflammatory bowel disease, which affects more than 1 million patients in North America, results from an uncontrolled immune response triggered by environmental factors, such as bacteria, in people ... > full story -
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Incisionless Surgery Now Available as an Investigational Treatment for Esophageal Disorder
August 22, 2011 — POEM is one of a growing number of surgeries to use the body's natural orifices for entry, thus eliminating the need for traditional ... > full story -
New Way to Treat Common Hospital-Acquired Infection: Novel Approach May Offer Treatment for Other Bacterial Diseases
August 21, 2011 — Researchers have discovered a molecular process by which the body can defend against the effects of Clostridium difficile, an intestinal disease that impacts several million in the U.S. each year. A ... > full storyMore: -
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Computational Method Predicts New Uses for Existing Medicines; Match-Making Program Uses Gene Expression Patterns
August 17, 2011 — Scientists used computers and publicly available genomic information to predict new uses for existing medicines. The approach could save time and money compared to traditional drug discovery methods. ... > full storyMore: -
Influence of Breast Milk Vs. Formula and Genetics on Gut Microbiota Composition Could Help Prevent Celiac Disease
August 15, 2011 — The autoimmune condition, Celiac disease, afflicts roughly one in 133 Americans. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Now a team of investigators from Spain shows that ... > full story -
New Anti-Inflammatory Agents Silence Overactive Immune Response
August 15, 2011 — A new way to fight inflammation uses molecules called polymers to mop up the debris of damaged cells before the immune system becomes abnormally active, researchers ... > full story -
New Clues to the Formation of Hearts, Intestines and Other Key Organs
August 9, 2011 — How do the intestines in tiny birds or large mammals form intricate looping patterns? How do hearts and vascular systems form? Why do some large dog breeds succumb to gastric torsion while others ... > full story
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