Archive: 04/13/2011
Low doses of penta-brominated diphenyl ether flame retardants alter gene expression
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are chemicals that have been widely used as flame retardants and are now classified as persistent organic pollutants. Health concerns in humans have arisen based primarily on studies ...
Other
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Small molecules inhibit growth of human tumor cells
Researchers from the Cancer Institute at NYU Langone Medical Center have identified three novel small molecules that interrupt a crucial cellular communication pathway that regulates many aspects of development ...
Cancer
Apr 13, 2011 |
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Possible new approach to treating deadly leukemia in babies
A Loyola University Health System study points to a promising new approach to treating an aggressive and usually fatal leukemia in babies.
Cancer
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'RiceWrist' robot helps spinal-cord injury victim (w/ video)
Randy Childers' path to a laboratory at Rice University began on a motocross track in West Beaumont, Texas. The professional rider was injured in an accident while leading the last race of the day at Cowboy ...
Medical research
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Chicago's reputation as one of 'worst place to live with spring allergies' just got worse
Budding trees and greening grass may bring a sigh of relief to some Chicagoans, but for 40 million other Americans the signs of spring leave them gasping for breath.
Health
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Sex in Australian prisons: the facts
We all know what goes on in prison. Or do we? A study examining sexual behaviour and sexual culture in jails in NSW and Queensland suggests that popular beliefs about prison sex are largely myths.
Health
Apr 13, 2011 |
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Honey can reverse antibiotic resistance
Manuka honey could be an efficient way to clear chronically infected wounds and could even help reverse bacterial resistance to antibiotics, according to research presented at the Society for General Microbiology's Spring ...
Medical research
Apr 13, 2011 |
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Pig stem cell transplants: The key to future research into retina treatment
A team of American and Chinese scientists studying the role of stem cells in repairing damaged retina tissue have found that pigs represent an effective proxy species to research treatments for humans. The study, published ...
Medical research
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