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How Nerve Wiring Self-Destructs
May 9, 2013 — Many medical issues affect nerves, from injuries and chemotherapy to glaucoma and multiple sclerosis. The common theme in these scenarios is destruction of nerve axons, the long wires that transmit ... > full story -
Parental Addictions Linked to Adult Children's Depression
May 9, 2013 — The offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed in adulthood, according to a new study. Investigators have examined the association between parental ... > full story -
Methylphenidate 'Normalizes' Activation in Key Brain Areas in Kids With ADHD, Study Suggests
May 9, 2013 — The stimulant drug methylphenidate "normalizes" activation of several brain areas in young patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new ... > full story -
Scientists Find Key to Gene-Silencing Activity
May 8, 2013 — Scientists have found how to boost or inhibit a gene-silencing mechanism that normally serves as a major controller of cells’ activities. The discovery could lead to a powerful new class of ... > full story -
Scientists Identify Early Predictors of Disease Progression Which Could Speed Huntington's Disease Drug Trials
May 8, 2013 — Scientists have identified a set of tests that could help identify whether and how Huntington’s disease (HD) is progressing in groups of people who are not yet showing ... > full story -
Lucky Bacteria Strike It Rich During Formation of Treatment-Resistant Colonies: Research Could Help in Battle Against Infections That Do Not Respond to Powerful Drugs
May 8, 2013 — Like pioneers in search of a better life, bacteria on a surface wander around and often organize into highly resilient communities, known as biofilms. It turns out that a lucky few bacteria become ... > full story -
Using 'Bacteria-Eaters' to Prevent Infections on Medical Implant Materials
May 8, 2013 — Viruses that infect and kill bacteria -- used to treat infections in the pre-antibiotic era a century ago and in the former Soviet Union today -- may have a new role in preventing formation of the ... > full story -
Weeks After Stroke, Some Patients Develop Chronic, Debilitating Pain
May 8, 2013 — Nearly 1 in 10 stroke patients suffer chronic and debilitating pain, typically described as sharp, stabbing or burning. It is treatable with medications and magnetic or electrical stimulation of the ... > full story -
Biosensor That Detects Antibiotic Resistance Brings Us One Step Closer to Fighting Superbugs
May 8, 2013 — New research demonstrates how a biosensor can detect antibiotic resistance in bacteria. This new technology is a preliminary step in identifying and fighting superbugs, a major public health concern ... > full story -
Bacteria Adapt and Evade Nanosilver's Sting
May 8, 2013 — Although nanosilver has effective antimicrobial properties against certain pathogens, it can cause other potentially harmful organisms to rapidly adapt and flourish, a new study ... > full story
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