Taking the “Ewww”… out of snail cream
June 17, 2014 – 11:07 pm | One Comment

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BACH2 Helps Orchestrate the Immune Response
June 10, 2013 – 8:55 pm | No Comments
BACH2 Helps Orchestrate the Immune Response

BACH2 Helps Orchestrate the Immune Response Scientists discovered how a gene called BACH2 may affect the development of multiple sclerosis, asthma, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease and other allergic and autoimmune diseases. Human T cells stained to reveal the DNA in their nuclei. Image by A. Walker, L. Sharp & J. Pryde./ All rights reserved by Wellcome Images. The […]

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Vegetarian Diets Linked to Lower Mortality
June 10, 2013 – 8:19 pm | No Comments
Vegetarian Diets Linked to Lower Mortality

Vegetarian Diets Linked to Lower Mortality Adults who eat a more plant-based diet may be boosting their chance of living longer, according to a large analysis. Research has shown that the foods you eat influence your health. Eating certain foods, such as fruits and nuts, has been associated with reduced death rates, while other foods, […]

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Brain Waves May Predict Autism Outcomes
June 10, 2013 – 8:07 pm | No Comments
Brain Waves May Predict Autism Outcomes

Brain Waves May Predict Autism Outcomes The brain activity of 2-year-olds with autism as they listen to words predicts thinking and language skills up to 4 years later. The finding hints that brain measurements may help to anticipate future abilities in children with autism and allow for early, personalized interventions. Autism spectrum disorders are a […]

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Scientists Discover a Dedicated Pathway for Itch
June 3, 2013 – 8:49 pm | No Comments
Scientists Discover a Dedicated Pathway for Itch

Scientists Discover a Dedicated Pathway for Itch Researchers identified critical steps in the neural pathway for itchiness in mice, showing that it may be distinct from the circuits that allow us to feel heat and pain. The finding may point to new approaches for blocking the sometimes-debilitating itchiness of conditions such as psoriasis, shingles and […]

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Therapeutic Nanoparticles from Grapefruit Juice
June 3, 2013 – 8:30 pm | No Comments
Therapeutic Nanoparticles from Grapefruit Juice

Therapeutic Nanoparticles from Grapefruit Juice Researchers used nanoparticles derived from grapefruits to deliver targeted drugs to treat cancer in mice. The technique may prove to be a safe and inexpensive way to make customized therapies. Nanovectors derived from grapefruits can efficiently deliver a variety of therapeutic agents. Image courtesy of Zhang lab. Nanoparticles are emerging as […]

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Fungal Findings
June 3, 2013 – 7:56 pm | No Comments
Fungal Findings

Fungal Findings A genomic survey of the fungi living on our skin provides a framework for understanding how these microbes contribute to skin health and disease. Malassezia fungi. Credit: Janice Haney Carr, CDC. Complex communities of microbes live on the surface of our bodies. These fungi, bacteria and viruses are collectively known as the skin microbiome. […]

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Clues to Congenital Heart DiseaseClues to Congenital Heart Disease
May 20, 2013 – 8:24 pm | No Comments
Clues to Congenital Heart DiseaseClues to Congenital Heart Disease

Clues to Congenital Heart Disease A large-scale genomic analysis found that non-inherited mutations in hundreds of genes together account for about 1 in 10 cases of severe congenital heart defects. The findings bring us closer to understanding the most common type of birth defect. Congenital heart defects are problems with the heart’s structure that are […]

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Infection Makes Mosquitoes Immune to Malaria Parasites
May 20, 2013 – 7:56 pm | No Comments
Infection Makes Mosquitoes Immune to Malaria Parasites

Infection Makes Mosquitoes Immune to Malaria Parasites Researchers established a bacterial infection in mosquitoes that helps fight the parasites that cause malaria. The infected insects could be a significant tool for malaria control. Wolbachia (green, indicated by white arrows) in an infected mosquito’s midgut. Image by the Xi lab, used courtesy of Science. Malaria is caused by a […]

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3-D Printing of Working Bionic Ears
May 20, 2013 – 7:07 pm | No Comments
3-D Printing of Working Bionic Ears

3-D Printing of Working Bionic Ears Researchers used 3-D printing of cartilage cells and nanomaterials to create functional ears that receive radio signals. The study demonstrates that it may one day be possible to create bionic tissues and organs. Scientists used 3-D printing to merge tissue and an antenna that receives radio signals. Photo by Frank Wojciechowski. […]

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Gene Linked to Migraine and Sleep Disorder
May 13, 2013 – 8:48 pm | No Comments
Gene Linked to Migraine and Sleep Disorder

Gene Linked to Migraine and Sleep Disorder Researchers linked an abnormal gene to both a common type of migraine and a rare sleep disorder. The finding offers insight into the mechanisms of migraines and provides a new avenue for exploring treatment options. By some estimates, more than 1 in 10 people experience intense headaches, often […]

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