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The 20 proteins in the Wnt
family are some of the most
important proteins in
controlling how an organism
develops and grows, but for
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Vertebrates Share Ancient Neural Circuitry for Complex Social Behaviors, Biologists Find
Humans, fish and frogs share
neural circuits responsible
for a diversity of social
behavior, from flashy mating
displays to aggression and m ... > full story

Building Molecular 'Cages' to Fight Disease
Biochemists have designed
specialized proteins that
assemble themselves to form
tiny molecular cages
hundreds of times smaller
than a single cell. The
... > full story

Alzheimer's Protein Structure Suggests New Treatment Directions
The molecular structure of a
protein involved in
Alzheimer's disease -- and
the surprising discovery
that it binds cholesterol --
could lead to new
... > full story
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How Does Exercise Affect Nerve Pain?
June 1, 2012 Exercise helps to alleviate pain related to nerve damage (neuropathic pain) by reducing levels of certain inflammation-promoting factors, suggests an experimental ... > full story -
'Jack Spratt' Diabetes Gene Identified
June 1, 2012 It has long been hypothesized that Type 2 diabetes in lean people is more "genetically driven." A new study has for the first time demonstrated that lean Type 2 diabetes patients have a larger ... > full story -
Flies With Restless Legs Syndrome Point to a Genetic Cause
May 31, 2012 When flies are made to lose a gene with links to Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), they suffer the same sleep disturbances and restlessness that human patients do. The findings strongly suggest a genetic ... > full story -
First Success of Targeted Therapyin Most Common Genetic Subtype of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
May 31, 2012 A novel compound has become the first targeted therapy to benefit patients with the most common genetic subtype of lung ... > full story -
Light-Induced Delivery of Nitric Oxide Eradicates Drug-Resistant Bacteria
May 30, 2012 Researchers have developed a novel approach for eradicating drug-resistant bacteria from wounds and skin infections, using light to trigger the controlled release of nitric oxide. Medical researchers ... > full story -
A Better Delivery System for Chemotherapy Drugs
May 30, 2012 Medical researchers are developing new antibodies that bind to and kill off cancer cells exclusively. These antibodies have the potential to be used as a more efficient and effective method of ... > full story -
Genes Predict If Medication Can Help You Quit Smoking
May 30, 2012 A new study shows the same gene variations that make it difficult to stop smoking also increase the likelihood that heavy smokers will respond to nicotine-replacement therapy and drugs that thwart ... > full story -
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Neurosurgeons Offer New Treatments for Movement Disorders, Pain
May 30, 2012 Scientists are offering an innovative treatment for movement disorders, chronic pain and other neurological conditions through targeted stimulation technology, navigation ... > full story -
Speeding Up Drug Discovery With Rapid 3-D Mapping of Proteins
May 30, 2012 A new method for rapidly solving the three-dimensional structures of a special group of proteins, known as integral membrane proteins, may speed drug discovery by providing scientists with precise ... > full story -
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Misuse of Over-the-Counter Pain Medication Is Potential Health Threat
May 30, 2012 A significant number of adults are at risk of unintentionally overdosing on over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication, according to a new ... > full story
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