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Potential Flu Pandemic Lurks: Influenza Viruses Circulating in Pigs, Birds Could Pose Risk to Humans
May 10, 2013 In the summer of 1968, a new strain of influenza appeared in Hong Kong. This strain, known as H3N2, spread around the globe and eventually killed an estimated 1 million people. A new study reveals ... > full story -
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Possible Reason for Cholesterol-Drug Side Effects Such as Memory Loss
May 10, 2013 Researchers have identified a clue to explain the reversible memory loss sometimes caused by the use of statins, one of the most widely prescribed medications. Unusual swellings within neurons, which ... > full story -
Discovery Pinpoints Cause of Two Types of Leukemia
May 10, 2013 Patients with two forms of leukemia, who currently have no viable treatment options, may benefit from existing drugs developed for different types of cancer, according to a new ... > full story -
Link Between Tumor Suppressors and Starvation Survival Suggested
May 10, 2013 A particular tumor suppressor gene that fights cancer cells does more than clamp down on unabated cell division -- the hallmark of the disease -- it also can help make cells more fit by allowing them ... > full story -
A Cautionary Tale on Genome-Sequencing Diagnostics for Rare Diseases
May 10, 2013 Researchers have discover that several children born with rare diseases called congenital disorders of glycosylation don't contain the mutation in every cell type -- raising new questions about ... > full story -
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Cancer Drug Prevents Build-Up of Toxic Brain Protein
May 10, 2013 Researchers have used tiny doses of a leukemia drug to halt accumulation of toxic proteins in the brains of mice. They say their study offers a unique and exciting strategy to treat neurodegenerative ... > full story -
Individual Efficacy of Chemotherapies
May 10, 2013 The function of the mitochondria – also defined as “power plants” within the cells – is essential as to whether, and how, some chemotherapeutic agents take effect in tissue. ... > full story -
Gene Associated With Eczema in Dogs Identified
May 9, 2013 A novel gene associated with canine atopic dermatitis has been identified. The gene encodes a protein called plakophilin 2, which is crucial for the formation and proper functioning of the skin ... > full story -
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Unleashing the Watchdog Protein: Research Opens Door to New Drug Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
May 9, 2013 Researchers have unlocked a new door to developing drugs to slow the progression of Parkinson's ... > full story -
Gene Identified, Responsible for a Spectrum of Disorders Affecting the Bones and Connective Tissue
May 9, 2013 Researchers have identified a gene that when mutated is responsible for a spectrum of disorders affecting the bones and connective tissue. This finding opens new avenues for research into a diagnosis ... > full story
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