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• Hypertension
  Brain Tumor
  Lung Cancer
  Heart Disease
  Lymphoma
  Anemia
   

  New Target for the Fight Against Cancer as a Result of Excessive Blood Vessel Formation

  August 1, 2013 — New blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) stimulates the growth of cancer and other diseases. Anti-angiogenic inhibitors slow down cancer growth by disrupting the blood supply to the tumor. To date, ... > full story
• Perception
  Genes
  Personalized Medicine
  Human Biology
  Racial Issues
  Vitamin A
   
  

  We Each Live in Our Own Little World -- Smellwise

  August 1, 2013 — There are some smells we all find revolting. But toward a handful of odors, different people display different sensitivities. A pair of studies identifies the genetic differences that underpin the ... > full story
• Heart Disease
  Stroke Prevention
  Diseases and Conditions
  Vioxx
  Cholesterol
  Kidney Disease
   

  Promising Compound Could Offer New Treatment for Heart Failure

  August 1, 2013 — Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Current therapies are not adequately effective at improving health. A study reveals the key role of a family of ... > full story
• Lung Cancer
  Prostate Cancer
  Cancer
  Brain Tumor
  Breast Cancer
  Ovarian Cancer
   

  Targeted Therapy Identified for Protein That Protects and Nourishes Cancer

  August 1, 2013 — Scientists who identified a protein’s dual role in cancer promotion have discovered a way to shut it down, opening a potential new avenue for cancer ... > full story
• Cocaine
  Addiction
  Controlled Substances
  Illegal Drugs
  Brain Tumor
  Brain Injury
   

  New Insight Into How Brain 'Learns' Cocaine Addiction

  August 1, 2013 — A team of researchers says it has solved the longstanding puzzle of why a key protein linked to learning is also needed to become addicted to cocaine. Results of the study describe how the ... > full story
• Cancer
  Diseases and Conditions
  Ovarian Cancer
  Lung Cancer
  Brain Tumor
  Dietary Supplements and Minerals
   

  New Metabolic Pathway Involved in Cell Growth and Implicated in Cancer as Well as Metabolic Disorders Identified

  August 1, 2013 — Researchers now have a more complete picture of one particular pathway that can lead to cancer and diabetes. Scientists uncovered how a protein called p62 has a cascade affect in regulating cell ... > full story
• Heart Disease
  Diseases and Conditions
  Stroke Prevention
  Vioxx
  Lung Cancer
  Cancer
   

  New Designer Compound Treats Heart Failure by Targeting Cell Nucleus

  August 1, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a new molecular pathway responsible for causing heart failure and showed that a first-in-class prototype drug, JQ1, blocks this pathway to protect the heart from ... > full story
• Stem Cells
  Lymphoma
  Human Biology
  Skin Cancer
  Prostate Cancer
  Immune System
   
  

  Efficient Model for Generating Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

  August 1, 2013 — Researchers report a simple, easily reproducible RNA-based method of generating human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Their approach has broad applicability for the successful production of ... > full story
• Stem Cells
  Leukemia
  Osteoporosis
  Skin Cancer
  Lymphoma
  Prostate Cancer
   

  Researchers Find Home of Best Stem Cells for Bone Marrow Transplants

  August 1, 2013 — Researchers have revealed the location of human blood stem cells that may improve bone marrow transplants. The best stem cells are at the ends of the ... > full story
• Allergy
  Staying Healthy
  Foodborne Illness
  Mice
  Nutrition
  Food
   

  New Target Identified for Food Allergy Therapy

  August 1, 2013 — Researchers have identified an enzyme that is essential to the allergic reaction to peanuts. Blocking the enzyme's activity in sensitized mice prevented diarrhea and inflammation, and reduced levels ... > full story

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