Archive: 12/09/2013
US measles tally already among worst in 15 years
(AP)—Health officials say 2013 already is one of the worst years for measles in more than 15 years.
Sep 12, 2013
Alzheimer's patients show striking individual differences in molecular basis of disease
Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the buildup of abnormal, thread-like protein deposits in the brain, but little is known about the molecular structures of these so-called beta-amyloid fibrils. A study published ...
Sep 12, 2013
Researchers find surprising relationships in brain signaling
If the violins were taken away from the musicians performing Beethoven's 9th symphony, the resulting composition would sound very different. If the violins were left on stage but the violinists were removed, the same mutant ...
Sep 12, 2013
Scientist identifies helper cells that trigger potent responses to HIV
A major new finding that will significantly advance efforts to create the world's first antibody-based AIDS vaccine was published today by researchers from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology.
Sep 12, 2013
More than just type 1 or type 2: DiMelli study points to different forms of diabetes
The DiMelli (Diabetes Mellitus Incidence Cohort Registry) study examines the frequency and characteristics of diabetes phenotypes in children and young adults below the age of 20. The study was commissioned to investigate ...
Sep 12, 2013
Women have higher rate of spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus
A study of patients infected with acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection found that women had higher rates of spontaneous viral clearance—undetectable levels of the virus without initiating drug therapy. Findings published ...
Sep 12, 2013