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How Marijuana Causes Memory Deficits
August 3, 2009 — Memory loss associated with marijuana use is caused by the drug's interference with the brain's natural protein synthesis machinery, according to a new study by European ... > full story -
Scientists Create Energy-Burning Brown Fat In Mice
July 29, 2009 — Researchers have shown that they can engineer mouse and human cells to produce brown fat, a natural energy-burning type of fat that counteracts obesity. If such a strategy can be developed for use in ... > full story -
Human Cells Secrete Cancer-Killing Protein
July 23, 2009 — The tumor-suppressor protein Par-4 is secreted by human and rodent cells and activates a novel extrinsic pathway involving cell surface GRP78 receptor for induction of apoptosis, researchers have ... > full story -
Reprogrammed Mouse Fibroblasts Can Make A Whole Mouse
July 23, 2009 — Scientists report an important advance in the characterization of reprogrammed induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPSCs. Researchers used established methods to reprogram mouse cells to isolate five ... > full story -
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Breakthrough In Transgenic Animal Production Enables Development Of New Human Disease Models
July 23, 2009 — Scientists have announced the creation of the first genetically modified mammals developed using zinc finger nuclease ... > full story -
Topical Treatment Improves Wound Healing
July 23, 2009 — Scientists have demonstrated that matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are instrumental in wound ... > full story -
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Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis May Pose Neurological Risks
July 21, 2009 — Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) has helped many couples conceive healthy children and is generally considered a safe practice. However, a new long-term analysis of PGD in mice suggests that ... > full story -
Are We What Our Mothers Ate?
July 21, 2009 — Mothers' health in the days and weeks prior to becoming pregnant may determine the health of offspring much later in life, according to new research. The studies demonstrate that maternal nutrition, ... > full story -
Active Genes Discovered In The Developing Mammal Brain
July 13, 2009 — New information about the genes involved in a mammal's early brain development, including those that contribute to neurological disorders such as autism and mental retardation, has been discovered. ... > full story -
Elsevier Launches Official Version Of BrainNavigator
July 13, 2009 — A new GPS system for the brain helps visualize brain ... > full story
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