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United States Department of Defense Selects Ichor Medical Systems to Develop Biodefense Vaccine

.... "Ichor's TriGrid Delivery System dramatically enhances the magnitude and consistency of immune responses following DNA vaccination, both of which have a critical role in vaccine efficacy. We are excited that Ichor and its technology will play a part in the equine encephalitis vaccine program at USAMRIID ...

The Science of Happiness

...a time- tested, scientifically- proven remedy that enhances well- being. Long-term meditation takes the edge off emotions, like fear and anger, by taming the amygdala of the brain. Besides, in meditating people, the left prefrontal lobe activity is increased, ensuring a steady flow of positive thoughts ...

Mechanism of Nicotine's Learning Effects Explored

... and memory. Researchers had known that nicotine enhances learning by activating receptors for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Such neurotransmitters are the chemical signals that one neuron launches at another to trigger a nerve impulse in the receiving neuron. In their studies, Mansvelder and collea...

National Infant Immunization Week Urges Parents to Vaccinate On Time

... preventing and controlling diseases and injuries; enhances health decisions by providing creditable information on critical health issues; and promotes healthy living through strong partnerships with local, national, and international organizations. Source-Generef.com/V...

Brief Intervention on HIV and Alcohol Risk Encourages Safer Sex

...e in sexual contexts and expectancies that alcohol enhances sexual experiences were also significantly lower for the experimental condition at the three-month follow-up. Other indicators, including HIV knowledge and stigmas, were not significantly different between the groups. The authors note that it isn’...

Understanding Inherited Cancer Genes

...cancer. Scientists said that incidence of the gene enhances the risk of breast cancer by 20 times. Saethre-Chotzen syndrome, known also as acrocephalosyndactyly type 3 (ACS III) and Chotzen syndrome, is a rather uncommon congenital syndrome at the rate of 1 in 25,000-50,000 live births. The condition causes...

Simple Changes in Diet Could Improve Sex Life of Women

... Seratonin is another important brain chemical. It enhances alertness, improves mood and makes people feel cheerful. High levels of seratonin help us to handle stress, regulate appetite and give us energy. Avoiding caffeine and other stimulants, such as cigarettes and sugary, starchy foods, will help keep ...

The DNA That Spells Double Risk of Heart Attack

...re able to spot a series of DNA, which if present, enhances the risk of suffering a heart attack. The genetic sequences are formed in pairs, one taken from the mother and other from the father, And those who carry two copies of this heart attack causing strand, suffer an enhanced risk of having a heart a...

Cancer Drug Induces HDAC Inhibitor and Enhance Long-term Memory

... California scientists have found that cancer drug enhances long-term memory and strengthen neural connections in the brain. A protein complex called chromatin causes genomic DNA to compress much like a telephone cord shortens as it coils. When chromatin loosens, genes associated with memory can activate m...

$5M Gift Will Attack Lou Gehrig's Disease

...more of the growth factor VEGF to be produced and enhances nerve regeneration. Further research on this approach will be made possible by the gift. The research team also hopes to develop another genetic tool, called a silencing RNA sequence, to keep the cells of ALS patients from making mutant proteins in...

Astronauts can Now Feed on 'radiation-eating' Fungi

...ently showed that ionizing radiation significantly enhances the growth of fungi that contain melanin. Both species grew significantly faster (as measured by the number of colony forming units and dry weight) than when exposed to standard background radiation. The researchers also carried out physico-chem...

Campaign Against Trans Fat Gaining Fruit in US

...icer, in a statement. "In some cases, the oil even enhances the flavor of the menu item." In the next few weeks, the company plans to replace the pan and grill oil it uses to cook fish and shrimp with a trans fat-free version and is working with suppliers to remove trans fat from processed foods, such as so...

Quality Improvement Effort Pays Off in Diabetes Care

...s is so common and is increasing rapidly, whatever enhances diabetes care is worth looking at," Huang said. A study released last month at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists' annual meeting in Seattle found that poorly managed type 2 diabetes costs the U.S. health system an extra $22.9 bi...

Gene Variant Responsible for Acquiring Intellect and Memory in Humans Identified

... extremely exciting if the new form [of neuropsin] enhances learning and memory," the New Scientist quoted evolutionary biologist Jianzhi Zhang of the University of Michigan, as saying....

Diabetes Drug Dramatically Boosts Potency of Platinum Chemotherapy

...nts. Rosizitaglone, sold under the name Avandia, enhances insulin receptors' sensitivity in diabetics whose pancreas secretes too little insulin. It was approved in 1999 for use by patients with type 2 diabetes to help control blood sugar levels. An estimated 5 million people in the U.S. take Avandia or a s...

The DNA That Spells Double Risk of Heart Attack

...re able to spot a series of DNA, which if present, enhances the risk of suffering a heart attack. The genetic sequences are formed in pairs, one taken from the mother and other from the father, And those who carry two copies of this heart attack causing strand, suffer an enhanced risk of having a heart a...

Exposure to Computer Games can Be 'good' for Kids, Says New Study

...searchers from Brunel University found that gaming enhances kids' imagination. Through computer games kids meet other youngster of their age from different ethnicities, which they do not come across otherwise. "Multi-player online games give children a freedom to explore but without their parents worrying...

Cognitive Skills Focused Curriculum may Lessen Kids' Behavioural Problems

..., which stimulates cognitive and emotional skills, enhances the child's aptitude to tackle stress and make good choices. Greenberg offers an example of a simple PATHS skill that helps children comprehend and identify feelings in others. "Children use 'feeling faces' cards throughout the day to indicate ...

Roshan Announces Launch of Afghanistan's First Telemedicine Project

...ment overseas. Telemedicine not only immediately enhances access to medical diagnosis and treatment, but it also helps to build and sustain the nation's healthcare capacity through sharing of expertise. Patients will now benefit from the international knowledge without the need to transport specialists to t...

Insulin Sensitizer- Energy Conserving Signal to Brain

...uid from the blood. Once in the brain, adiponectin enhances the activity of a metabolic enzyme called AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) to stimulate greater food consumption. Moreover, the researchers found that adiponectin decreased energy expenditure. They also showed that blood and spinal fluid adipone...

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