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Scientists Establish Link Between Foie Gras and Disease

...oma called primary or AL amyloidosis are the other types of amyloid-related diseases. During the course of study, Dr. Solomon and his colleagues injected or fed amyloid extracted from foie gras to mice prone to develop AA amyloidosis. They found that a majority of the animals had developed extensive amyl...

Cervical Cancer Vaccine for the 12 Year Old

... among woman worldwide after breast cancer. Some types of HPV can cause benign skin warts while high: risks HPVs are responsible for more serious diseases such as cervical cancer. This vaccine is 99% effective against the two virus strains that cause most cervical cancers. It is also effective against an...

Now, FISH on a Chip for Quicker, Cost-effective Cancer Diagnosis

...mutations in chromosomes for a number of different types of cancer. It is based on a microfluidic chip the size of a microscope slide, developed by Chris Backhouse, professor of electrical engineering, and cancer scientist Dr. Linda Pilarski, that can perform FISH on a handheld diagnostic device. The r...

Research in the Origin of Microtubules

...on. Microtubules are the largest of the three main types of filaments that make up the cytoskeleton -- a we.... Microtubules are the largest of the three main types of filaments that make up the cytoskeleton -- a web of microscopic fibers inside the cell. They fo...

Keep a Cool Head on Hot, Humid Days to Avoid Heat Stroke

...nger's case, the outcome is death. There are two types of heat stroke, and everyone is susceptible, athletes and couch potatoes alike. Classic or non-exercise-induced heat stroke affects those exposed to extremely hot environments for an intolerable length of time. Dr. Heine explains, "Most at risk are e...

Aedes Agypti Mosquitos Immune System Revealed

...toes may help us understand why, for example, some types of mosquitoes can transmit a particular human pathogen while others cannot. If those that cannot have evolved an effective immune system that fights off the pathogen, we may be able to use this knowledge to enhance specific reactions of the immune ...

Questions Over Drugs to Prevent Heart Complications During Surgery

...s, and about one in four will die each year. Two types of drugs blockers and statins - are regularly given to patients to prevent such complications. They are given shortly before, during, or after surgery (the perioperative stage) to help lower blood pressure. But doctors in Australia now warn that ...

60% of Infertile Couples are Okay With Allowing Unused Embryos for Stem Cell Research

...e possible to use them in the future to treat many types of diseases, from autoimmune disorders to cancer, by generating healthy cells to replace damaged ones. Embryonic stem cells are more versatile than their counterparts derived from adults or from umbilical cord blood. Currently, federal funding for ...

Nephrologists Reassess Disaster Response Strategies

...point of a renal physician in Japan, where various types of natural disasters not only earthquakes and typhoons, but volcanic eruptions and tsunamis are a threat. Drawing on the experience of the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995, Dr. Fukagawa emphasizes the need to reopen medical centers as soon as possibl...

Genetic Cause of Inherited Eye Diseases Identified

...pecifically, they have identified and measured the types and amounts of proteins in the light-sensing parts of the eyes retina. These light-sensitive structures, called photoreceptor sensory cilia, enable the rod and cone cells of the retina to detect light. While the proteins of cilia in single-celled org...

The Bottleneck in Neuroblastoma

...ene mutations and variations involved in different types of neuroblastoma, and Mariss team is calling on the sophisticated gene-hunting facilities at the new Center for Applied Genomics at Children's Hospital to advance that knowledge. Our goal is to match the most appropriate treatment with precise mole...

New Vaccine for CMV Infection

...ith persistent or latent infections, including all types of herpes-associated diseases, AIDS, or hepatitis, said Spector. These viruses persist because immune responses generated by the viral infection are not able to eradicate the virus....

Now, Store Your Body's Immune System for Future Use Against Deadly Diseases

...le to generate all the white blood cells, for some types of white blood cell, such as macrophages, are not seen to survive freezing....

Another Sexual Attraction is Possible ...

... potentially interfertile individuals. Indeed, two types of females and two corresponding types of males coexist within this species: one type communicates with the so-called "E" pheromone while t...

Two MSU Professors Spearhead International Water Project

...and size. Our project is looking at developing new types of membranes and membrane systems that perform better in water treatment applications. Membranes can produce ultrapure water, removing almost everything. They are used in some places to turn sea water into fresh water, said Voice. The challenge i...

Human Vaccine for Herpes Virus on the Anvil

...ith persistent or latent infections, including all types of herpes-associated diseases, AIDS, or hepatitis, said Spector. These viruses persist because immune responses generated by the viral infection are not able to eradicate the virus....

Ranbaxy Launches Pravastatin Sodium Tablets in US

...es for the tablets, used for prevention of several types coronary heart diseases, were $209 million, it said....

Link Between Teenage Violence and Domestic Violence Found

...ties where they interact with people with the same types of behavior, said Herrenkohl. The take-home message from this study is that it may be possible to prevent some forms of domestic violence by acting early to address youth violence. Our research suggests the earlier we begin prevention programs the ...

First Gene Linked to Scoliosis Identified

...milder variations of CHD7 may be involved in other types of scoliosis," Bowcock said. Led by Dr. Carol Wise, the researchers collected data on 52 families with a history of scoliosis in at least two members-the one who sought treatment and another from earlier generation. The patients had an average spin...

Advancement in DNA Research may Bring Back Woolly Mammoth

...ional Academy of Sciences (PNAS) said only certain types of errors appeared in ancient DNA. As such, its not that difficult to piece together much of the original genetic instructions. However, he is unsure whether the animals can be resurrected completely. 'Resurrecting these animals is for the mos...

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