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UGA streamlines high-tech irrigation system Athens, Ga. – A technology developed on the University of Georgia campus in Tifton that helps farmers improve yields and conserve water just got easier for farmers to use, says a UGA irrigation specialist. Calvin Perry, superintendent of the UGA CM Stripling Irrigation Research Park in Camilla, Ga., adjusts the […]
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UGA researchers develop first mouse model to study important aspect of Alzheimer’s Athens, Ga. – Hirano bodies are almost indescribably tiny objects found in nerve cells of people suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer’s, mad cow and Lou Gehrig’s diseases. Yet for decades, researchers weren’t sure if these structures helped cause the conditions or appeared […]
Why cooking counts Study finds an increase in energy from meat, suggesting key role in evolution Though earlier studies had examined how cooking affects specific aspects of the digestive process, surprisingly, none had examined whether cooking affected the overall energy value of meat, said Rachel Carmody, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Human Evolutionary […]
Scientists have determined the structure of an enzyme complex that regulates vital cell functions. Disregulation of such complexes is associated with diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. The new work provides drug developers with a specific and unique new target to consider in their efforts to find new treatments. A complex complex The p38alpha:HePTP enzyme […]
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Racing to raise awareness of pulmonary hypertension ” This weekend, more than 1,500 patients, family members and friends walked or ran the Race Against Pulmonary Hypertension at Stanford. The 5K race, one of the largest and longest-running PH events in the country, was founded in 2001 by a patient with the rare lung disorder and her family in an […]
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Smokers sought for study of different approach to quitting Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine are recruiting smokers for a study to test a different approach to helping them quit cigarettes and bolster their chances of staying smoke-free for good. The study will assess whether an extended period of one-on-one counseling — after an initial phase of […]
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The economic benefits of publicly funded medical research “While the health benefits of medical research are easily observed in our everyday lives -through stories of patient survival, biomedical discoveries and prevention strategies – the economic rewards often go unnoticed. To help the public better understand the far-reaching impact of medical schools and teaching hospitals, the Association of American […]
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Is barefoot running better for the body? “Recent research has shown runners who eschew shoes may be less likely to do serious injury to their feet. However, some doctors have cautioned that the practice can cause injuries rather than prevent them. Interested to know more about the potential benefits and risks of barefoot running, I contacted Michael Fredericson, MD, who has […]
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A conversation about the merits of stretching “A life-long runner, I have spent my fair share of time in physical therapists’ offices seeking treatment for fitness-related injuries. Often during these visits, health-care providers assess my flexibility, deem it unsatisfactory and recommend a variety of stretches to further protect my muscles, tendons and joints from harm. […]
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Risk management in rural areas: IFAD to issue a technical guide for weather index-based insurance Rome, 7 November 2011 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) will release a technical guide titled ‘Weather Index-based Insurance in Agricultural Development: A Technical Guide for practitioners to help manage weather risks. “Rural poor […]
