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Study sheds new light on riboswitch that turns genes on or off in response to cell's energy needs

Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have shed new light on a molecular switch that turns genes on or off in response to a cell's energy needs.

13 Feb 2011

Ski helmets prevent head injuries by 35%: Study

According to experts there is evidence that helmets help protect downhill skiers and snowboarders from head injuries, but more needs to be done to encourage helmet use.

13 Feb 2011

Genetic tests find skeletons like incest in the family: Study

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston have developed sophisticated DNA analyses that can detect disabilities as birth defects, epilepsy or developmental delays. They note that about 25 percent of genetic material inherited from their mother was the same as material inherited from their father. This denoted incest. This has triggered ethical debates over how these inadvertent findings should be handled.

13 Feb 2011

Lack of sleep increases stroke & heart disease risk: Study

New research shows that lack of sleep apparently can increase the risk for stroke and heart attack. British researchers for this study, analyzed data collected from more than 470,000 people in eight countries, including the United States. The study was published Feb. 8 in the European Heart Journal.

13 Feb 2011

Genetic map for prostate cancer

Researchers have managed to uncover the whole genetic sequence in prostate cancer. This complete map, hope researchers, will eventually lead to the development of more targeted drugs and a better understanding of which prostate cancers are likely to spread, one of the biggest challenges for physicians and patients.

13 Feb 2011

Burden of stroke over next 40 years to skyrocket: Studies

Findings presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles revealed that strokes are expected to rise by 350% over the next four decades.

13 Feb 2011

Daily diet soda raises stroke risk by 61%: Study

A new study suggests that regular intake of diet soda may be boosting the risk of stroke. Stroke is the third leading killer following heart disease and cancer, in the United States. More than 137,000 people a year die from stroke, according to the American Stroke Association.

13 Feb 2011

Rare heart defect reproduced in petri dish, hope for cure

U.S. researchers have created beating heart cells in the lab with the same heart defect using skin cells taken from children with a rare heart defect. This means they can now test new drugs in human cells instead of mice.

13 Feb 2011

Genes for prostate cancer mapped for the first time

A genetic blue print that uncovers many of the mutations and genetic damage that drives prostate cancer and could lead to new treatments and better diagnosis has been found. This would mean earlier detection and new breeds of drugs to reverse the damage. Also each patient could have his own “cancer chart” made so that his treatment is personalized. The study, conducted by researchers from the Broad Institute, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Weill Cornell Medical College, appears in the Feb. 10 issue of Nature.

13 Feb 2011

Pharmacy, engineering professors at UH combine efforts to speed development of new antibiotics

Eliminating tens of thousands of manual lab experiments, two University of Houston (UH) professors are working toward a method to cut the development time of new antibiotics. While current practices typically last for more than a decade, a computerized modeling system being developed at UH will speed up this process.

11 Feb 2011

Early MRI in young adults associated with lower rate of stroke misdiagnosis

While the American Stroke Association reports that stroke is the third leading cause of death and one of the top causes of disability in the United States, young adults showing signs of suffering a stroke are sometimes misdiagnosed in hospital emergency rooms, preventing them from receiving early effective treatment that can prevent serious damage.

11 Feb 2011

Women need good nutrition and regular exercise

Obesity levels are at an all-time high among men, women, and children in the United States. The need for good nutrition and regular exercise is paramount for maintaining proper health and for keeping those extra pounds at bay, especially for women.

11 Feb 2011

New perspectives challenge long-held beliefs about impact of saturated fatty acids on risk of cardiovascular disease

For generations, the consumption of dairy products has been positively associated with the health and wellness of families and communities. Nevertheless, the recent shift in dietary trends has focused on "what not to eat" instead of emphasizing "what to eat," resulting in demonizing the naturally occurring fats in dairy, while overlooking its many essential nutrients.

11 Feb 2011

Anacor, Medicis collaborate to discover and develop boron-based treatment for acne

Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation today announced that the two companies have entered into a research and development agreement to discover and develop boron-based small molecule compounds directed against a target for the potential treatment of acne.

11 Feb 2011

Richard J. Fasenmyer Foundation awards $3M to Cleveland physicians for AIDS research

A three-year, $3 million gift from the Richard J. Fasenmyer Foundation will fund research by a pair of Cleveland physicians into HIV and the body's response in autoimmune diseases.

11 Feb 2011

Despite fetal pulmonary maturity, babies delivered prior to 39 weeks are at risk

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that show that despite fetal pulmonary maturity, babies delivered at between 36 to 38 weeks, still have a significantly increased risk of neonatal morbidities.

11 Feb 2011

TargetCancer awards significant grant for research into rare cancer of the bile duct

TargetCancer, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding research for rare and lesser known cancers, has awarded a significant grant to a leading researcher of gastrointestinal cancers and has established research fellowships through Harvard Medical School.

11 Feb 2011

Minnesota makes progress in reducing tobacco usage and exposure to secondhand smoke

Findings from the latest Minnesota Adult Tobacco Survey (MATS), published today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, show that Minnesota is continuing to make progress in reducing tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. The study is the most thorough and accurate source of information about tobacco use in Minnesota.

11 Feb 2011

Calorie Control Council: Study showing association between diet soft drink, stroke risk is critically flawed

The Calorie Control Council stated today that research findings presented during a poster session at the International Stroke Conference claiming an association between diet soft drink consumption and increased risk of stroke and heart attack are critically flawed.

11 Feb 2011

Preladenant may offer new supplemental treatment for Parkinson's disease: Study

Preladenant, a non-dopaminergic medication, reduces off time in patients with Parkinson's disease receiving standard dopamine therapy, an international study led by the University of South Florida found.

11 Feb 2011

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Study sheds new light on riboswitch that turns genes on or off in response to cell's energy needs

Ski helmets prevent head injuries by 35%: Study

Genetic tests find skeletons like incest in the family: Study

Lack of sleep increases stroke & heart disease risk: Study

Genetic map for prostate cancer

Burden of stroke over next 40 years to skyrocket: Studies

Daily diet soda raises stroke risk by 61%: Study

Rare heart defect reproduced in petri dish, hope for cure

Genes for prostate cancer mapped for the first time

Pharmacy, engineering professors at UH combine efforts to speed development of new antibiotics

Early MRI in young adults associated with lower rate of stroke misdiagnosis

Women need good nutrition and regular exercise

New perspectives challenge long-held beliefs about impact of saturated fatty acids on risk of cardiovascular disease

Anacor, Medicis collaborate to discover and develop boron-based treatment for acne

Richard J. Fasenmyer Foundation awards $3M to Cleveland physicians for AIDS research

Despite fetal pulmonary maturity, babies delivered prior to 39 weeks are at risk

TargetCancer awards significant grant for research into rare cancer of the bile duct

Minnesota makes progress in reducing tobacco usage and exposure to secondhand smoke

Calorie Control Council: Study showing association between diet soft drink, stroke risk is critically flawed

Preladenant may offer new supplemental treatment for Parkinson's disease: Study

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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