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Technique Spots Disease Using Immune Cell DNA
July 9, 2012 — By looking at signature chemical differences in the DNA of various immune cells called leukocytes, scientists have developed a way to determine their relative abundance in blood samples. The relative ... > full story -
Urinary Infections Steal from Hosts' Defense Arsenals
July 8, 2012 — Humans have known for centuries that copper is a potent weapon against infection. New research shows that the bacteria that cause serious urinary tract infections “know” this, too, and ... > full story -
Spaceflight May Extend the Lifespan of Microscopic Worm
July 6, 2012 — The effect of spaceflight on a microscopic worm -- Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) -- could help it live longer. The discovery was made by scientists studying the loss of bone and muscle mass ... > full story -
First Robot-Assisted Distal Pancreatectomy Performed
July 5, 2012 — Minimally invasive procedure to remove part of pancreas offers a shorter hospital stay and faster ... > full story -
Higher but Not Lower Doses of Vitamin D Are Effective in Fracture Risk Reduction in Older Adults, Study Finds
July 5, 2012 — Based on the results of a pooled analysis of 11 unrelated randomized clinical trials investigating vitamin D supplementation and fracture risk in more than 31,000 older adults, scientists say higher ... > full story -
Postoperative Delirium in Cardiac Surgery Patients Associated With Prolonged Cognitive Impairment
July 5, 2012 — Postoperative delirium has been linked to prolonged loss of cognitive function in cardiac surgery patients. The findings suggest that interventions to prevent delirium in advance of surgery could ... > full story -
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Bees Can 'Turn Back Time,' Reverse Brain Aging
July 3, 2012 — Scientists have discovered that older honey bees effectively reverse brain aging when they take on nest responsibilities typically handled by much younger bees. While current research on human ... > full story -
Some Diabetes Drugs May Increase Risk of Bladder Cancer
July 3, 2012 — An increased risk of bladder cancer is linked to the use of pioglitazone, a medication commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes, according to a new ... > full story -
Naked Mole Rat May Hold the Secret to Long Life
July 2, 2012 — The naked mole rat's brain contains unusually high levels of NRG-1, a neuroprotecting protein, which preserves high activity, bone health, and cognitive ability throughout its lifespan, new research ... > full story -
Cutting Calories Might Help You Live Longer, but Not Without Increased Physical Activity
July 2, 2012 — Dietary restriction alone does not extend lifespan – at least in fruit flies. Flies, which share many genetic similarities with humans, need physical activity in order to live longer on a ... > full story
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