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Cirrhosis linked to genes

...those who did not have liver disease. People who possess these polymorphisms appear to be susceptible to liver damage at lower levels of alcohol consumption. "Our study shows that individuals with genes favouring a strong immune response are those at most risk of alcoholic liver disease," Dr Day told the A...

Why We Lean to the Left

...ological molecules -- twist. Amino acids -- which possess the same chemical properties regardless of their chirality -- can be oriented either to the left or right. But, for some reason, living things evolved using only amino acids with left-handed chirality. The reason for this has puzzled scientists for y...

Persistent Childhood Wheeze Probably Inherited

... ,early and late onset persistent wheezers clearly possess a significant genetic predisposition to their disease and correction of factors such as early-life smoking exposure, recurrent chest infections, and social deprivation merely delay the inevitable....

Childhood Wheezing Could Be Hereditary

... ,early and late onset persistent wheezers clearly possess a significant genetic predisposition to their disease and correction of factors such as early-life smoking exposure, recurrent chest infections, and social deprivation merely delay the inevitable....

Be Wary Of Heavy Metal Poisoning From Ayurvedic Medicines

...mercury, lead and arsenic. While small amounts may possess therapeutic properties and cause no ill effect, higher doses may be associated with toxicity. Heavy metals can accumulate in the vital organs, and children are the most at risk from their toxic effects. It is important to recognize symptoms of heavy...

French Fries In Cancer Controversy In China

... Recently, scientists have found that potato fries possess acrylamide at levels 500 times higher than that allowed in drinking water set by the WHO. The Ministry of Health particularly reminds the public that based on the results from a Chinese food contaminant surveillance program, high levels of acrylamid...

RNA Nanotechnology To Rescue Cancer Patients In Future

...pic particles are designed in such a way that they possess both the right size to gain entry into cells and also the right structure to carry other therapeutic strands of RNA inside with them, where they are able to halt viral growth or cancer's progress. RNA or ribonucleic acid has immense promise as a th...

Pomegranate Juice Is Helpful In Arresting Osteoarthritis

...n." Pomegranate, in particular, has been found to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that have potential therapeutic benefits in a variety of diseases. The Case study demonstrated for the first time the ability of pomegranate fruit extracts to slow the deterioration of human cartilage. A b...

Depression May Be A Risk Factor For Cancer Initiation

... ordinary course of human life, have been shown to possess a potential role in the initiation, promotion, and progression of cancer. One of the base modifications due to oxidative stress is 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OH-dG). It has been reported that this oxidative DNA damage indicates both mutagenesis and c...

Aspirin May Protect Against Hyperglycemia With Diabetes

...dent relaxation is impaired. Aspirin is known to possess antioxidant properties, and so, researchers from Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology, Bucharest, Romania investigated the effect of aspirin on the high-glucose-induced changes in intracellular calcium ion concentration and NO release. To eluc...

A Boon For Gastritis Patients In The Form Of Broccoli

...s studies have already found that broccoli sprouts possess anticancer properties....

Immunosuppressive Action Of Fungal Metabolite - Gliotoxin

...y pathogenic fungi like Candida and Aspergillus//, possess immunosuppressive activities and have been thought to contribute to pathology of fungal infections in animals and humans. Mast cells play a key role in host defense and are important both for innate and adaptive immunity, and so, these findings sug...

Olive Oil Found To Preserve Cardiovascular Health by Improving Function

...mpounds normally found in olive oil is believed to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties. Persons with high cholesterol, a common risk factor for heart disease were taken into the study. Nearly 21 participants were included in the study. In order to assess the effect of diet o...

Colorblind Individuals have expanded color vision

...euteranomalous colorblind individuals because they possess a variant form of one of the cone photoreceptors--the sensitivity of cones that should be "middle-wave" is shifted toward that of "long-wave" cones, resulting in decreased ability to differentiate between some colors that are easily distinguishable b...

Reindeer Provide Valuable Insights Into Sleep Disorders

...n the research project for a long time. Reindeer possess a very weak body clock unlike humans. This makes them insensitive to the 24-hour cycle of light and darkness. Because of the same reason, these animals face difficulty in coping up with constant daylight during the summer and darkness during winter. ...

Uninsured People Turn To Free Clinics.

...orking in a full time job for a decade but doesn’t possess a health insurance because it is very expensive. <br...

Weizmann Institute of Science says Immune Cells Could Help Maintain Brain Function

...ighted the fact that certain areas in the brain do possess the ability to regenerate neurons. One such region is the hippocampus, which is believed to be the seat of memory. It is believed that the body triggers the mechanism by which the hippocampus steps up its regenerative abilities, but the manner in whi...

New Compound Offers Hope In Liver Cancer Treatment

...ntification of a novel compound, CDDO-Im, shown to possess strong anti-tumor properties in studies conducted on animal models could soon revolutionize the treatment of liver cancer patients. // The compound has been found to increase the intrinsic resistance to carcinogens (cancer causing substances) by enha...

Diabetes cure can be achieved using pig islets

...al is to have suitable donor pigs at the same time possess refined immunosuppressive treatment to a point that makes it safe for clinical trials to begin. This would be very helpful for those with type 1 and possibly type 2 diabetes who suffer frequent acute and severe chronic complications. The procedure ...

Euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke could faces criminal conviction

... euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke does not possess a license for practising medicine in New Zealand. // The workshop informs participants of their legal rights about ending their lives. But the Council said that Dr Nitschke needs to be registered as a doctor to carry out his euthanasia workshops. ...

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