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Target to Prevent Hardening of Arteries Identified
May 16, 2013 — The gene Dkk1 encodes a protein that plays a key role in increasing the population of connective-tissue cells during wound repair, but prolonged Dkk1 signaling in cells lining blood vessels can lead ... > full story -
Through the Eyes of a Burglar: Study Provides Insights on Habits and Motivations, Importance of Security
May 16, 2013 — One way to understand what motivates and deters burglars is to ask them. A researcher did just that. He led a research team that gathered survey responses from more than 400 convicted offenders that ... > full story -
Researchers Shocked by New Statistics on Head Injuries Among People Who Are Homeless
May 16, 2013 — Men who are heavy drinkers and homeless for long periods of time have 400 times the number of head injuries as the general population, according to a new study by researchers who said they were ... > full story -
Accelerated Aging in Children: Promising Treatment for Progeria Within Reach
May 16, 2013 — Pharmaceuticals that inhibit a specific enzyme may be useful in treating progeria, or accelerated aging in children. A new study indicates that the development of progeria in mice was inhibited upon ... > full story -
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 -
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 -
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug May Reduce Exercise Benefits for Obese Adults
May 15, 2013 — Researchers found that simvastatin, a generic type of drug typically prescribed to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, hindered the positive effects of exercise for obese and overweight ... > full story -
Long-Term Use of Prescription Painkillers for Back Pain Linked to Erectile Dysfunction in Men
May 15, 2013 — Regularly taking prescription painkillers, also known as opioids, is associated with a higher risk of erectile dysfunction in ... > full story -
Marijuana Users Have Better Blood Sugar Control
May 15, 2013 — Regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control, say investigators. They found that current marijuana users had significantly lower fasting insulin and were ... > full story
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