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September 15, 2008

Under blue light, researcher uses a syringe to extract purified DNA, which glows orange, from a tube. Insights into Common Brain Cancer
A large-scale, comprehensive study of glioblastoma has uncovered new genetic mutations with potential implications for the disease’s diagnosis and treatment.
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a colorful illustration of the brain.Monitoring the Brain’s Memory-Making Cells
The brain cells that fire when a person watches a brief film clip are triggered again when the person later recalls that imagery, a new study shows. The research offers insights into how the brain summons up past experiences and may also shed light on short-term memory disorders.
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Pink stained brain tissue riddled with white holes.Prions Cross Species Barrier in the Laboratory
Researchers have gotten infectious prions from one species to turn normal prion proteins from a different species into infectious ones in a test tube. The technique will prove a valuable tool for understanding how prions cross species barriers.
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September 8, 2008

a photo of a baby and motherTreatment Lowers Preterm Infants’ Risk for Cerebral Palsy
Preterm infants born to mothers receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate—a common treatment to delay labor—are less likely to develop cerebral palsy than those whose mothers don’t receive it, according to a new report.
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an electron micrograph of sensory 
hair cellsMice Grow More Hearing Cells After Gene Transfer
Researchers have used gene transfer to produce functional hair cells in the inner ears of mice. The accomplishment is an important step in developing potential strategies to treat hearing impairment.
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Microscope image of multicolored cells in a mouse pancreas. Rare Insulin-Producing Cells Created from Adult Mouse Cells
By tweaking just 3 genes in living mice, scientists have transformed common adult pancreas cells into a rarer type of cell that produces insulin, a step toward eventually developing a new treatment for diabetes.
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August 25, 2008

a photo of a sandfly. Immune Cells Help Tropical Parasites Evade Death
Tiny parasites that cause the tropical disease leishmaniasis may take advantage of the body’s initial defenses by hiding and surviving inside the fast-acting immune cells sent to devour them.
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a scanning electron micrograph of a T cell.Protein Plays Role in Preventing Autoimmunity
Eliminating a protein called furin from immune cells in mice can lead to development of autoimmune disease, a new study reports. The finding sheds light on the molecular processes that trigger autoimmunity.
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a photo of a white mouse.Vitamin C Injections Reduce Growth of Mouse Tumors
A new study has found that daily high-dose injections of vitamin C significantly reduce tumor growth in mice.
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August 11, 2008

a photo of a mosquito.Human Genes Associated With West Nile Virus Infection
A new study has now identified over 300 human proteins involved in West Nile virus infection, exposing numerous potential antiviral targets.
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a microscopic image of a small cell in between 2 posts.Monitoring Cancer Changes from the Blood
Researchers have come up with a new way to monitor cancer using a special microchip that isolates tumor cells from the patient’s blood. The breakthrough could help doctors adjust to changes in tumors and personalize their patients’ treatments.
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a photo of a mouse running on a wheel.Drugs Boost Exercise Endurance in Mice
Researchers have identified 2 drugs that, in mice, seem to confer many of the healthful benefits of long-term exercise. The finding could lead to new treatments for muscle disorders, frailty, obesity and other conditions when exercise isn’t practical.
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August 4, 2008

an illustration of 3 strands of DNA in different colors.New Genetic Quirks Linked to Schizophrenia
Three new studies by international research teams provide the most complete picture to date of the genetic glitches that may contribute to schizophrenia.
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a photo of a female patient receiving laser eye therapy.Laser Treatment Best for Diabetic Macular Edema
A promising new drug therapy for people with diabetes who have abnormal swelling in the eye—a condition called diabetic macular edema—proved less effective than traditional laser treatments in a new study.
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a symbolic representation of a network.Metabolic Network Finds Disease Links
By building an extensive computer network of molecular relationships, researchers have been able to uncover links to diseases they never before suspected.
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