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Interaction between gene variants may alter brain function in schizophrenia

Interaction between gene variants may alter brain function in schizophrenia

   Imaging study is one of the first to analyze influence of multiple genes

Posted : Sat, Nov 08, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Protein Compass Guides Amoebas Toward Their Prey

Protein Compass Guides Amoebas Toward Their Prey

   Amoebas glide toward their prey with the help of a protein switch that controls a molecular compass, biologists at the University of California, San Diego have discovered.

Posted : Sun, Oct 26, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Unlocking Stem Cell, DNA Secrets To Speed Therapies

Unlocking Stem Cell, DNA Secrets To Speed Therapies

   In a groundbreaking study led by a molecular biologist at Florida State University, researchers have discovered that as embryonic stem cells turn into different cell types, there are dramatic corresponding changes to the order in which DNA is replicated and reorganized.

Posted : Sun, Oct 12, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Study confirms benefit of combination therapy for Alzheimers disease

Study confirms benefit of combination therapy for Alzheimers disease

   First long-term study finds that treatment slows symptom progression, benefits last for years

Posted : Mon, Sep 22, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Scientists at IBM and Genome Institute of Singapore Make New Stem Cell Discovery

Scientists at IBM and Genome Institute of Singapore Make New Stem Cell Discovery

   Findings Show RNA Interference Has Much Larger Role in Cellular Functions and Processes Than Previously Thought

Posted : Fri, Sep 19, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Duke Medical Team Finds Genetic Link Between Immune and Nerve Systems

Duke Medical Team Finds Genetic Link Between Immune and Nerve Systems

   Duke University Medical Center researchers have discovered genetic links between the nervous system and the immune system in a well-studied worm, and the findings could illuminate new approaches to human therapies.

Posted : Fri, Sep 19, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Chronic Stress Alters Our Genetic Immune Response

Chronic Stress Alters Our Genetic Immune Response

   Most people would agree that stress increases your risk for illness and this is particularly true for severe long-term stresses, such as caring for a family member with a chronic medical illness.

Posted : Sat, Aug 30, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Key to Treating Cancer May Be Finding its Original Cell

Key to Treating Cancer May Be Finding its Original Cell

   Cancer biologists are turning their attention to the normal cells that give rise to cancers, to learn more about how tumor growth might be stopped at the earliest opportunity.

Posted : Tue, Aug 12, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Study points to dietary cocktail for Alzheimer’s

Study points to dietary cocktail for Alzheimer’s

   A dietary cocktail that includes a type of omega-3 fatty acid can improve memory and learning in gerbils, according to the latest study from MIT researchers that points to a possible beverage-based treatment for Alzheimer's and other brain diseases.

Posted : Wed, Jul 09, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Study In 7,000 Men And Women Ties Obesity, Inflammatory Proteins To Heart Failure Risk

Study In 7,000 Men And Women Ties Obesity, Inflammatory Proteins To Heart Failure Risk

   Obesity-related inflammation also pegged as catalyst in metabolic syndrome

Posted : Fri, May 02, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Is there really a 'mommy' gene in women?

Is there really a 'mommy' gene in women?

   Basic principles of biology rather than women's newfound economic independence can explain why fewer of them are getting married and having children, and why the trend may only be temporary, says a Queen's researcher.

Posted : Wed, Sep 19, 2007

Category : Science / Health News
 
 
 
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