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Smelling Genetic Information: Molecules Allow Mice to Sniff out the Genes of Other Mice
March 21, 2013 — Scientists have theorized that animals and humans are able to smell certain genes linked to the immune system, which in turn influences their choice of mate. The genes in question are known as MHC ... > full story -
Maternal Diabetes Impairs Methylation of Imprinted Gene in Oocytes
March 20, 2013 — For the first time, researchers have shown that poorly controlled maternal diabetes has an adverse effect on methylation of the maternal imprinting gene Peg3, contributing to impaired development in ... > full story -
Researchers Spot Molecular Control Switch for Preterm Lung Disorders
March 20, 2013 — Researchers have made major discoveries that could lead to new treatments for lung disorders in premature babies. In a mouse study, the team located key molecules that switch on stress pathways in ... > full story -
Mechanism That Regulates Production of Energy-Burning Brown Fat Discovered
March 13, 2013 — Scientists have discovered a mechanism that regulates the production of brown fat, a type of fat which plays an important role in heat production and energy metabolism. The findings may lead to new ... > full story -
Protein May Alter Inevitability of Osteoarthritis
March 13, 2013 — Few things in life are inevitable - death, taxes, and, if you live long enough, osteoarthritis. Researchers have now unraveled the effects of a naturally occurring protein called lubricin, or ... > full story -
Promising New Drug Treats and Protects Against Radiotherapy-Associated Oral Mucositis
March 12, 2013 — Mouse model studies show that administered genetically or topically, protein Smad7 protects against or heals mouth sores commonly associated with cancer ... > full story -
Some Bacteria May Protect Against Disease Caused by Stomach Infection
March 12, 2013 — Half of the world's human population is infected with the stomach bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, yet it causes disease in only about 10 percent of those infected. Other bacteria living in the ... > full story -
Generations of Cloned Mice With Normal Lifespans Created: 25th Generation and Counting
March 7, 2013 — Using the technique that created Dolly the sheep, researchers have identified a way to produce healthy mouse clones that live a normal lifespan and can be sequentially cloned indefinitely. ... > full story -
Learning and Stress: Hormone Homer Prevents Stress-Induced Cognitive Deficits
February 27, 2013 — Before examinations and in critical situations, we need to be particularly receptive and capable of learning. However, acute exam stress and stage fright causes learning blockades and reduced memory ... > full story -
Race Linked to Childhood Food Allergies, Not Environmental Allergies
February 23, 2013 — Researchers have shown that race and possibly genetics play a role in children's sensitivity to developing allergies. Researchers found: African-American children were sensitized to at least one food ... > full story
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