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Secret of Sperm Quality Control Revealed
February 16, 2012 — Researchers have discovered how the "guardian of the genome'' oversees quality control in the production of sperm -- and perhaps in many other cells as ... > full story -
New Mouse Reference Library Should Speed Gene Discoveries
February 16, 2012 — Genetic information provided by a large group of specially-designed mice could pave the way to faster human health discoveries and transform the ways people battle and prevent ... > full story -
New Defense Mechanism Against Viruses and Cancer Identified
February 15, 2012 — Scientists have found a fundamentally new mechanism how our defense system is ramped up when facing a viral intruder. Exploitation of this mechanism in vaccines sparks new hope for better prevention ... > full story -
Critical Stage of Embryonic Development Now Observable
February 14, 2012 — A novel approach in the study of the development of mammalian embryos has just been developed. The research enables scientists to view critical aspects of embryonic development which was previously ... > full story -
Sensing Self and Non-Self: New Research Into Immune Tolerance
February 13, 2012 — Cancer cells can undergo unchecked proliferation, producing self-antigens that are tolerated by the immune system, rather than being targeted for destruction. At the opposite extreme, autoimmune ... > full story -
Radiation Treatment Generates Cancer Stem Cells from Less Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells, Study Suggests
February 13, 2012 — Breast cancer stem cells are thought to be the sole source of tumor recurrence and are known to be resistant to radiation therapy and don’t respond well to chemotherapy. Researchers report for ... > full story -
Curry Spice Component May Help Slow Prostate Tumor Growth
February 10, 2012 — Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy, a new study ... > full story -
Substance P Causes Seizures in Patients Infected by Pork Tapeworm
February 9, 2012 — A neuropeptide called Substance P is the cause of seizures in patients with brains infected by the pork ... > full story -
Drug Quickly Reverses Alzheimer's Symptoms in Mice
February 9, 2012 — Neuroscientists have made a dramatic breakthrough in their efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. The use of a drug appears to quickly reverse the pathological, cognitive and memory deficits ... > full story -
DNA Sequencing Helps Identify Cancer Cells for Immune System Attack
February 8, 2012 — DNA sequences from tumor cells can be used to direct the immune system to attack cancer, according to scientists. The immune system relies on an intricate network of alarm bells, targets and safety ... > full story
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