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The Fat Stopper: Protein That Regulates the Creation of Fat Cells Identified
April 23, 2012 A student may have found the key to keep fat cells from forming. He believes he has identified the trigger that turns a stem cell into a fat cell. Located on the surface of cells, the trigger, a ... > full story -
Why Drinking Alcohol Is Linked to Breast Cancer
April 23, 2012 Scientists say they have finally explained the link between alcohol consumption and breast ... > full story -
High Levels of TRAIL Protein in Breast Milk Might Contribute to Anticancer Activity
April 23, 2012 The benefits of breast milk are well known, but why breastfeeding protects against various forms of cancer remains a mystery. A new study found high levels of cancer-fighting TNF-related apoptosis ... > full story -
Genes That Increase the Risk of Osteoporosis and Fractures Discovered
April 23, 2012 Researchers have identified the genetic variations that are believed to cause osteoporosis. The study shows among other interesting facts that women with a higher proportion of genetic variations ... > full story -
A New Diagnosis for Frida Kahlo's Infertility
April 22, 2012 While the artist’s haunting self-portraits focus largely on anatomy and failed reproduction attempts, relatively little attention has been paid to her own body and ... > full story -
Human Neural Stem Cells With Tumor Targeting Ability Discovered
April 20, 2012 Could engineered human stem cells hold the key to cancer survival? Scientists have discovered that neural stem cells possess the innate ability to target tumor cells outside the central nervous ... > full story -
Cellular 'Glue' Resists Breast Cancer
April 20, 2012 Early detection and advances in the treatment for breast cancer have improved the chances of survival, however new avenues for treatment are still needed in the battle against this disease. New ... > full story -
Kidney Stone Mystery Solved: Why Some People Are More Prone to Develop Kidney Stones
April 18, 2012 New research provides evidence to explain why some people are more likely to develop kidney stones than others. Their discovery opens the door to finding effective drug treatments and a test that ... > full story -
Scientists Show Lab-Made Heart Cells Ideal for Disease Research, Drug Testing
April 18, 2012 Heart-like cells made in the laboratory from the skin of patients with a common cardiac condition contract less strongly than similarly created cells from unaffected family members, according to ... > full story -
Breast Cancer Study Finds New Type of Mutation
April 16, 2012 Researchers have discovered a new class of molecular mutation in various forms of breast cancer, a finding that may shed new light on development and growth of different types of breast ... > full story
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