Seemingly suicidal stunt is normal rite of passage for immune cells
St. Louis, Oct.20, 2008 Researchers have shown that self-induced breaks in the DNA of immune cells known as lymphocytes activate genes that cause the cells to travel from where they're made to where they help the body fight invaders. Scientists have known for two decades or more that lymphocy...Learning how to say 'no' to alcohol advertising and peer pressure works for inner-city adolescents
...outh. A recent report by the Surgeon General found that despite laws against it, underage drinking is deeply embedded in American culture, viewed as a rite of passage and facilitated by adults. "Our findings point to the need for prevention programs that teach adolescents media resistance skills and ...Genome changes tracked during multiple myeloma initiation, progression and treatment
..., as they are also associated with histologically unrelated malignancies such as pancreatic, lung, breast, and ovarian cancer and may thus represent a rite of passage for many different cancers. "This integrated and detailed view of the MM genome is consistent with the concept of widespread changes in...