Jumping Genes, Gene Loss And Genome Dark Matter
An international team
presents a new map of
changes to human genome
structure and a resource for
researchers to look at the
role of these changes in
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High Rates Of Childhood Exposure To Violence And Abuse In United States, New Study Finds
A new study finds that US
children are routinely
exposed to even more
violence and abuse than has
been previously recognized,
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Nerve Cells Live Double Lives
Scientists have identified a
new neural circuit in the
retina responsible for the
detection of approaching
objects. Surprisingly,
however, this is not the
only function the circuit
... > full story
Novel Polymer Delivers Genetic Medicine, Allows Tracking
Researchers have developed a
new molecule that can travel
into cells, deliver genetic
cargo, and packs a beacon so
scientists can follow its
movements in living systems ... > full story
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'Treason' By Immune System Cells Aids Growth Of Multiple Myeloma
October 8, 2009 Scientists have found that multiple myeloma cancer cells thwart many of the drugs used against them by causing nearby cells to turn traitor -- to switch from defending the body against disease to ... > full story -
New Target For Treating Leukemia Identified
October 8, 2009 New research integrates sophisticated interdisciplinary approaches to solve a molecular mystery that may lead to alternative therapeutic strategies for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study ... > full story -
Stem Cells Which 'Fool Immune System' May Provide Vaccination For Cancer
October 8, 2009 A new study reveals the potential for human stem cells to provide a vaccination against colon cancer. This discovery builds upon a century old theory that immunizing with embryonic materials may ... > full story -
Genetic Effects Of Radiation: Study Will Help Understand Radiation Exposure In Cancer Survivors And Their Children
October 8, 2009 A massive international study is underway to investigate the possible genetic effects of radiation and cancer drug exposures on future ... > full story -
Unnatural Selection: Birth Control Pills May Alter Choice Of Partners
October 8, 2009 Is it possible that the use of oral contraceptives is interfering with a woman's ability to choose, compete for and retain her preferred mate? A new paper reviews emerging evidence suggesting that ... > full story -
New Link Found Between Osteoporosis And Celiac Disease
October 8, 2009 People with celiac disease may develop osteoporosis because their immune system attacks their bone tissue, a new study has ... > full story -
Milk Protein Supplement May Help Prevent Sepsis In Very Low Birth-weight Infants
October 8, 2009 Very low birth-weight newborns who received the milk protein lactoferrin alone or in combination with a probiotic had a reduced incidence of late-onset sepsis, according to a new ... > full story -
Specialty Hospitals Cherry-pick Patients, Exaggerate Success, Experts Say
October 8, 2009 Although many specialized hospitals deliver better and faster services in cardiac care and other specialties, a newly presented paper maintains that these hospitals cherry-pick patients to achieve ... > full story -
New Approach For Growing Bone To Fight Osteoporosis And Other Diseases
October 8, 2009 Results from a new study suggest a targeted approach by which drugs may be able to fight osteoporosis and other degenerative bone diseases. Researchers have found a new mechanism of bone formation in ... > full story -
Genes Signal Late-stage Laryngeal Cancer, Poorer Outcome
October 8, 2009 Researchers have identified tumor-suppressing genes that may provide a more accurate diagnosis of disease stage and survival for laryngeal cancer patients than current standards. The study finds ... > full story
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