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Potential Flu Pandemic Lurks: Influenza Viruses Circulating in Pigs, Birds Could Pose Risk to Humans
May 10, 2013 In the summer of 1968, a new strain of influenza appeared in Hong Kong. This strain, known as H3N2, spread around the globe and eventually killed an estimated 1 million people. A new study reveals ... > full story -
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Possible Reason for Cholesterol-Drug Side Effects Such as Memory Loss
May 10, 2013 Researchers have identified a clue to explain the reversible memory loss sometimes caused by the use of statins, one of the most widely prescribed medications. Unusual swellings within neurons, which ... > full story -
Revealing Hidden Fungal Species Using DNA: The Importance of Recognizing Cryptic Diversity
May 10, 2013 In contrast to traditional approaches using morphological characters to delimit species, five new lichen-forming fungal species were described from what was traditionally considered a single species ... > full story -
New Discovery May Lead the Way to Improved Whooping Cough Vaccine
May 10, 2013 Scientists have made novel discoveries concerning the current vaccine against whooping cough that may lead to the development of an improved future ... > full story -
Discovery Pinpoints Cause of Two Types of Leukemia
May 10, 2013 Patients with two forms of leukemia, who currently have no viable treatment options, may benefit from existing drugs developed for different types of cancer, according to a new ... > full story -
Link Between Tumor Suppressors and Starvation Survival Suggested
May 10, 2013 A particular tumor suppressor gene that fights cancer cells does more than clamp down on unabated cell division -- the hallmark of the disease -- it also can help make cells more fit by allowing them ... > full story -
A Cautionary Tale on Genome-Sequencing Diagnostics for Rare Diseases
May 10, 2013 Researchers have discover that several children born with rare diseases called congenital disorders of glycosylation don't contain the mutation in every cell type -- raising new questions about ... > full story -
Justinianic Plague Was Caused by Bacterium Yersinia Pestis, DNA of Skeletal Remains Shows
May 10, 2013 Ancient DNA analyses of skeletal remains of plague victims from the 6th century AD provide information about the phylogeny and the place of origin of this ... > full story -
Gene Associated With Eczema in Dogs Identified
May 9, 2013 A novel gene associated with canine atopic dermatitis has been identified. The gene encodes a protein called plakophilin 2, which is crucial for the formation and proper functioning of the skin ... > full story -
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Unleashing the Watchdog Protein: Research Opens Door to New Drug Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
May 9, 2013 Researchers have unlocked a new door to developing drugs to slow the progression of Parkinson's ... > full story
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