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Synthetic peptide targets latent papilloma virus infections

...thing to stop HPV replication, it would have a big health impact." Botchan, post-doctoral fellow Eric A. Abbate and researcher Christian Voitenleitner reported their results in the Dec. 28 issue of the journal Molecular Cell. Many of the 90-plus known genetic variants or strains of HPV cause warts in su...

Africa's first large-scale HIV vaccine study launches

...rch Division and a clinical associate professor of health services at the University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine. The test vaccine, known as the MRKAd5 HIV-1 trivalent vaccine, is manufactured by Merck & Co., Inc. and already has been studied for several years in phas...

Cocoa 'vitamin' health benefits could outshine penicillin

The health benefits of epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, are so striking that it may rival penicillin and anaesthesia in terms of importance to public health, reports Marina Murphy in Chemistry & Industry, the magazine of the SCI. Norman Hollenberg, p...

Rapid oral HIV test shows great promise according to MUHC-led research

...p to two weeks. This test can also be performed by health workers with minimal training, eliminating the need for specialist laboratory technicians." "Rapid point of care HIV testing is a very important component of HIV control initiatives and programs. In particular, non-invasive, simple, accurate oral ...

Anti-wrinkle compound causes pathological reaction in skin cells

...us research to determine whether or not it poses a health risk." DMAE is not a unique case in the world of beauty products, continues the researcher. "Several compounds found in cosmetics are just as complex as medication—they are absorbed through the skin, flow through the bloodstream, are expelled by t...

Smell may outlast other senses

...aking medications ?also an indicator of underlying health problems. Researcher Dr Amy Johnston, from Griffith University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery and the Eskitis Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology, said the study suggested that aging alone had a small detrimental effect on smell. “Howev...

Analysis of rhesus monkey genome uncovers genetic differences with humans, chimps

...l to advance our understanding of human biology in health and disease," said NHGRI Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. "As we build upon the foundation laid by the Human Genome Project, it has become clear that comparing our genome with the genomes of other organisms is crucial to identifying what make...

Technology reveals 'lock and key' proteins behind diseases

... for proteins that play an important role in human health and disease. The technology, iMYTH (or integrated membrane yeast-two hybrid system), scans cells to detect proteins that interact with key proteins called ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters ?proteins that, when impaired, can cause disease. One o...

Rapid, Low-Cost DNA Testing

... his group: how to rapidly test DNA to improve our health and make sure we're drinking clean water and eating uncontaminated food. In fact, his new method can be used to help forensics labs identify criminals, test ponds and pools before children swim in them, and identify harmful genetic sequences in medic...

Indicators for risk of heart disease are higher in passive smokers

...more influential aspects of diet on cardiovascular health ?and for lifestyle factors such as physical activity, social class and obesity. Restricting analysis to those 70 or younger with no history of heart attack, heart failure or stroke also made lifwttle difference in the association. Dr Venn said: "O...

ESA launches new project to protect biodiversity

...plant and animal-based medicines for their primary health care needs. The sustainable use of biodiversity's components will not only save ecosystems and species, but it may also save the foods and medicines of tomorrow. "The United Nations Convention on Biodiversity (UNCBD) agreed on a set of headline in...

'Night owls' report more insomnia-related symptoms

...ecent studies associate lack of sleep with serious health problems such as an increased risk of depression, ...d eight hours of sleep each night to maintain good health and optimum performance. Those who think they might have insomnia, or another sleep disorder, are...

Migration played key role in HIV spread in South Africa

...e to marijuana smoke is linked to many of the same health problems as tobacco smoke, such as increased respiratory symptoms like cough, phlegm and wheeze, according to a new study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine. Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States, and abuse of t...

Long-term marijuana smoking leads to respiratory complaints

...e to marijuana smoke is linked to many of the same health problems as tobacco smoke, such as increased respiratory symptoms like cough, phlegm and wheeze, according to a new study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine. Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States, and abuse of t...

Scientists sequence genome of parasite responsible for common sexually transmitted infection

...se organisms, so that we can better address public health issues," says NIH Director Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D....and it's not an STI that generally requires public health notification under state statutes. By better understanding the parasite's genetic structure, we hope...

Phthalates now linked to fat, related health risks

... years, but only recently implicated as a possible health risk in people. Animal studies have shown consistently that phthalates depress testosterone levels. Recent human studies have found that phthalates are associated with poor semen quality in men and subtle changes in the reproductive organs in boy bab...

Smoking ban dramatically reduces air pollution in Irish pubs

...s and staff, and an improvement in the respiratory health of bar workers, according to a one-year follow-up ... particle levels in ambient air resulted in marked health benefits in terms of respiratory and cardiovascular mortality." According to the investigators, t...

Study to explore using magnets to correct 'sunken chest'

...nets have been embedded inside the body to treat a health condition, according to Michael Harrison, MD, professor of surgery and pediatrics emeritus at UCSF and lead investigator of the study. "We needed to apply a force to gradually remodel the chest wall without piercing the skin," Harrison said. "Mag...

20-year study shows significant rise in childhood obesity, especially among girls

...th samples. The data was drawn from official child health and school health records, as parents have a tendency to under-report the weight of obese children and are less likely...

What's in the water? Estrogenic activity documented in fish caught in Pittsburgh's rivers

... and fish. "These findings have significant public health implications, since we drink water from the rivers...lers, may increase the risk for endocrine-mediated health endpoints like some cancers and developmental problems." ...

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