Scientists Discover Rare gene-for-gene Interaction That Helps Bacteria Kill Their Host
... that kill bacteria and then encapsulate them in a dense coat of black pigment called melanin. The researchers found that Photorhabdus produces a special phenoloxidase inhibitor to protect itself against this particular defence. They identified the inhibitor as a small molecule called 1,3-dihydroxy-2-(...Ultrasound Better Than Biopsy for Breast Examination
... identifying breast cancer decreases in women with dense breast tissue. Some studies have shown that ultr...eful information in detecting cancer in women with dense breasts. However, screening with ultrasound also identifies a large number of breast lesions that ar...Weight Management Achieved by Controlling and Not Suppressing Food Cravings
...out the foods people crave is that they are highly dense in calories, Roberts said. This is the first study of long-term changes in food cravings in a calorie-restriction program. If individuals understand that they can expect cravings and that those cravings will be for calorie-dense foods, it might he...Food Cravings are Linked to Weight Managenemt
...out the foods people crave is that they are highly dense in calories, Roberts deduces. The study, which was part of the one-year CALERIE trial, involved 32 overweight but otherwise healthy women, 20 to 42 years of age, who were randomly assigned to two diets that differed in glycemic load, a measurement...... stations, spaced 300 metres (yards) apart, form a dense grid across the city, and cyclists can use the Internet or a mobile phone to check on bike availability at any one. Each dock has a panel that gives instructions in several languages. Costs for the user have been kept right down. Rental is free f...