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A Possible Cause of Parkinson's Disease Discovered
February 1, 2011 — When a person has Parkinson's disease, the dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain die. Scientists have discovered that this group of nerve cells of patients with Parkinson's contains defective ... > full story -
Plants Can Adapt Genetically to Survive Harsh Environments
January 31, 2011 — Scientist have found genetic evidence of how some plants adapt to live in unfavorable conditions, a finding he believes could one day be used to help food crops survive in new or changing ... > full story -
Novel Immune System-Based Gene Therapy Induces Strong Responses in Metastatic Melanoma, Sarcoma
January 31, 2011 — Researchers have found that a novel form of personalized therapy that genetically engineers a patient's own anti-tumor immune cells to fight tumors could treat metastatic melanoma and metastatic ... > full story -
New Probiotic Combats Inflammatory Bowel Disease
January 31, 2011 — You know the probiotics in your peach yogurt are healthful, but now it appears they may also be a powerful treatment for disease. A genetically tweaked version of a common probiotic in yogurt and ... > full story -
Seeing Kidney Injury, as It Happens: Animal-Model Study Offers Glimpse at Real-Time Changes in Kidney
January 31, 2011 — The current check for kidney disease is a simple blood test for serum creatinine, but it can take longer than two days for this metabolite to accumulate to levels that are significant enough to ... > full story -
Root Cause of Blood Vessel Damage in Diabetes Discovered
January 29, 2011 — Diabetes researchers have identified a key mechanism that appears to contribute to the blood vessel damage that occurs in people with diabetes. Blood vessel problems are a common diabetes ... > full story -
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Membrane Molecule Keeps Nerve Impulses Hopping
January 26, 2011 — New research describes a key molecular mechanism in nerve fibers that ensures the rapid conductance of nervous system ... > full story -
Molecular Mechanism Links Stress With Predisposition for Depression
January 26, 2011 — A new study provides insight into how stress impacts the brain and may help to explain why some individuals are predisposed to depression when they experience chronic stress. The research reveals ... > full story -
Growth-Factor-Containing Nanoparticles Accelerate Healing of Chronic Wounds
January 26, 2011 — Researchers have developed a novel system for delivery of growth factors to chronic wounds such as pressure sores and diabetic foot ulcers. The team fabricated nanospheres containing keratinocyte ... > full story -
Safety Concerns About Experimental Cancer Approach: Widespread Vascular Tumors, Massive Hemorrhage and Death Reported in Mice
January 25, 2011 — A new study has raised safety concerns about an investigational approach to treating cancer. The strategy takes aim at a key signaling pathway, called Notch, involved in the formation of new blood ... > full story
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