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Two chemicals boost immune cells' ability to fight HIV without gene therapy

...otective functions. The massive amount of division prematurely shortens these cells' ends, or telomeres, ultimately exhausting the immune system. UCLA's previous research shows that telomerase rejuvenates the telomeres and allows the immune cells to remain youthful and active as they replicate under HIV's attac...

Study of energy and health in Africa focuses spotlight on charcoal and forest management

... million people, primarily women and children, die prematurely each year worldwide (400,000 in sub-Saharan Africa) from respiratory diseases caused by the pollution from such fires, according to previous studies by the researchers. The current study, published in the April 1 issue of the journal Science, conclu...

A whole lot of shaking goin' on triggers early hatching in red-eyed tree frogs

...e pattern of white noise caused more eggs to hatch prematurely than did the rain-like white noise. "These experiments don't rule out the possibility that the frog eggs use other cues," she says. "But clearly, differences in temporal patterns are enough to affect the perception of how dangerous a disturbance is."...

Scientists find that protein controls aging by controlling insulin

...sis, arteriosclerosis and emphysema. The mice died prematurely at about two months. For the current study, they created a second strain of mutant mice in which the Klotho gene generated more of the protein than in normal mice. Those mice lived between 19 percent to 31 percent longer than normal mice. The res...

Scientists find a maturity gene in fly

...gers. When the DHR4 gene is disabled, fruit flies prematurely begin metamorphosis ?maturation from an immature larva to a sexually active adult. It is the first genetic mutation found to cause early maturation in fruit flies, according to a new study in the Friday June 3 issue of the journal Cell. The flies are...

MWG Biotech expands siMAX?siRNA portfolio with new scales, lengths and design tools

...gers. When the DHR4 gene is disabled, fruit flies prematurely begin metamorphosis ?maturation from an immature larva to a sexually active adult. It is the first genetic mutation found to cause early maturation in fruit flies, according to a new study in the Friday June 3 issue of the journal Cell. The flies are...

Number Of Babies Born Prematurely Nears Historic Half Million Mark In U.S.

...cent of all babies -- 499,008 infants -- were born prematurely (less than 37 weeks gestation) in 2003, according to the report released by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). That's up from 12.1 percent (or about 480,000 babies) in 2002 -- and an increase of more than 30 percent since the governmen...

OHSU researchers discover potential mechanism to repair brain damage linked to Multiple Sclerosis

...ack's research. "More than 470,000 babies are born prematurely each year. Until we find the answers to preventing prematurity, research such as this may lead us to new ways to prevent brain damage and has the potential to improve the lives of thousands of infants. " Additional collaborative research took place ...

Molecular Partners Required For Appropriate Neuronal Gene Repression

...ack's research. "More than 470,000 babies are born prematurely each year. Until we find the answers to preventing prematurity, research such as this may lead us to new ways to prevent brain damage and has the potential to improve the lives of thousands of infants. " Additional collaborative research took place ...

GM crop that holds on to its seeds offers higher yields

...s it difficult for farmers to rotate crops because prematurely released seeds can germinate and become weeds. Researchers, led by Lars Østergaard from the University of California at San Diego, United States, created genetically modified (GM) Indian mustard whose seedpods will not open naturally. They did this ...

Cells from amniotic fluid used to tissue-engineer a new trachea

...y distress. (The other two lambs, twins, were born prematurely and did not survive.) While many congenital defects can be safely repaired after birth, Fauza's goal is to fix tracheal defects in utero. Once the baby is born, tracheal surgery requires that the baby be intubated and ventilated long after the opera...

Womb needed for proper brain development

The brains of babies born very prematurely do not develop as well as those who are carried to full-term, according to new research presented today at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Washington, D.C. Dr. Sandra Witelson, a professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosci...

First link of oral bacteria and preterm birth found in human

...remature delivery. Finding why mothers give birth prematurely is important for the health of the baby and mother and to drive down medical costs, said Han. The mother, who had the presence of Bergeyella, came to MetroHealth when in preterm labor and dilated at 24 weeks. She was induced after it was determined...

Prenatal nicotine exposure reduces breathing response of newborns...

...remature delivery. Finding why mothers give birth prematurely is important for the health of the baby and mother and to drive down medical costs, said Han. The mother, who had the presence of Bergeyella, came to MetroHealth when in preterm labor and dilated at 24 weeks. She was induced after it was determined...

Computational model simulates AZT metabolism in mitochondria

...nd disrupt the replication of mitochondrial DNA by prematurely terminating DNA synthesis. Samuels added: "We're just starting our work. It is too early to say what the mechanism of mitochondrial toxicity of AZT is. The inhibition of deoxynucleoside metabolism is one possibility. The incorporation of AZT into m...

Important gene controlling tree growth and development found

...t time after 10-15 years. If the gene is activated prematurely in a transgenic tree, the tree can be stimulated to flower already in just a few weeks. After a few months completely normal flowers are formed. It is also shown that the poplar FT gene is turned off in late summer just before the trees stop growing...

Improving outcomes in premature births

...om the therapy, especially those who are born very prematurely (at 24 to 28 weeks). Using a composite measure of the newborn’s health including perinatal death, markers of brain damage and serious lung and bowel complications, mothers treated with nitroglycerin had significantly healthier babies. Graeme N. Sm...

Plastic that degrades in seawater could be boon for cruise industry and others

...om the therapy, especially those who are born very prematurely (at 24 to 28 weeks). Using a composite measure of the newborn’s health including perinatal death, markers of brain damage and serious lung and bowel complications, mothers treated with nitroglycerin had significantly healthier babies. Graeme N. Sm...

Like salty food? Chances are you had low blood sodium when you were born

... The Study: Methodology Forty-one children born prematurely and identified through the archives of the Ha'Emek and Galilee Medical Centers (Israel) participated in the investigation with the written permission of their guardians. The youngsters were admitted to the study based on whether they had received neo...

New research says winning a Nobel Prize adds nearly 2 years to your lifespan

... sexes. They dropped four from that total who died prematurely for non biological reasons - such as active combat in the First World War. That left 524 scientists, of whom 135 actually won a Nobel Prize. The average life span for this group was just over 76 years. Winners of the Nobel Prize were found to live...

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