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Scientists Reveal A New Mechanism That Increases Atherosclerosis In Mice
A shot of espresso may rev
you up in the morning, but
the downside is that it may
also ramp up levels of bad
cholesterol due to its
... > full story
Scientists Discover Gene That 'Cancer-proofs' Naked Mole Rat's Cells
Despite a 30-year lifespan
that gives ample time for
cells to grow cancerous, a
small rodent species called
a naked mole rat has never
... > full story
Mechanism For Neuron Self-preservation Discovered
Scientists found that a
lipid kinase directs a
voltage-gated calcium
channel's degradation to
save neurons from a lethal
dose of overexcitement. ... > full story
Light At Night Linked To Symptoms Of Depression In Mice
Too much light at night can
lead to symptoms of
depression, according to a
new study in mice.
Researchers found that mice
housed in a lighted room 24
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Neural Stem Cells In Mice Affected By Gene Associated With Longevity
November 5, 2009 — A gene associated with longevity in roundworms and humans has been shown to affect the function of stem cells that generate new neurons in the adult brain, according to researchers. The study in mice ... > full story -
Genetic Links To Fungal Infection Risk Identified
October 30, 2009 — Two genetic mutations that may put individuals at increased risk of fungal infections have been identified by scientists, increasing understanding about the genetic basis of these infections and ... > full story -
Scientists Propose New Explanation For Flu Virus Antigenic Drift
October 30, 2009 — Influenza viruses evade infection-fighting antibodies by constantly changing the shape of their major surface protein. Now, researchers have proposed a new explanation for the evolutionary forces ... > full story -
Probiotic Found To Be Effective Treatment For Colitis In Mice
October 26, 2009 — The probiotic, Bacillus polyfermenticus, can help mice recover from colitis. Mice treated with B.P. during the non-inflammatory period of the disease had reduced rectal bleeding, their tissues were ... > full story -
Alzheimer's Researchers Find High Protein Diet Shrinks Brain
October 21, 2009 — One of the many reasons to pick a low-calorie and low-fat diet is that host of epidemiological studies have suggested that such a diet may delay the onset or slow the progression of Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Cell Death Occurs In Same Way In Plants And Animals
October 21, 2009 — Research has previously assumed that animals and plants developed different genetic programs for cell death. Now scientists have shown that parts of the genetic programs that determine programmed ... > full story -
Smart Rat 'Hobbie-J' Produced By Over-expressing A Gene That Helps Brain Cells Communicate
October 20, 2009 — Over-expressing a gene that lets brain cells communicate just a fraction of a second longer makes a smarter ... > full story -
Study Shows How Substance In Grapes May Squeeze Out Diabetes
October 20, 2009 — A naturally produced molecule called resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, has been shown to lower insulin levels in mice when injected directly into the brain, even when the animals ate a ... > full story -
New Light On The SARS Virus
October 20, 2009 — Using novel techniques, a Dutch researcher has cast new light on the replication of coronaviruses, a family of viruses including the cause of SARS. He has shown, using luminescent viruses, how ... > full story -
Small Mechanical Forces Have Big Impact On Embryonic Stem Cells
October 19, 2009 — Applying a small mechanical force to embryonic stem cells could be a new way of coaxing them into a specific direction of differentiation, researchers report. Applications for force-directed cell ... > full story
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