Researchers discover gene defect that predisposes people to leukemia
A new genetic defect that predisposes people to acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplasia has been discovered. The mutations were found in the GATA2 gene. Among its several regulatory roles, the gene acts ...
Genetics
Sep 04, 2011 |
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Staking out unknown genomic territory
Scientists have long known that the human genome is incredibly complex. However, after almost 10 years of hard work, a team of more than 400 scientists at 32 research institutions worldwide has finally made ...
Genetics
Jan 04, 2013 |
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Research explores common visual error of 'boundary extension'
(Medical Xpress) -- Helene Intraub, professor of psychology at the University of Delaware, and then-undergraduate researcher Mike Richardson first published their paper on the phenomenon of "boundary extension" ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 09, 2012 |
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Double duty: Anti-HIV topical gel also protects against herpes virus
HIV infection is commonly associated with other sexual infections, such as herpes simplex virus (HSV). Infection with HSV facilitates the risk of HIV infection and negatively impacts the clinical course of HIV disease. Therefore, ...
HIV & AIDS
Oct 19, 2011 |
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Physical activity reduces the effect of the 'obesity gene'
The genetic predisposition to obesity due to the 'fat mass and obesity associated' (FTO) gene can be substantially reduced by living a physically active lifestyle according to new research by a large international collaboration, ...
Health
Nov 01, 2011 |
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'Repurposed' anti-parasite drug shows promise as new TB treatment
(Medical Xpress)—A well-established family of drugs used to treat parasitic diseases is showing surprising potential as a therapy for tuberculosis (TB), according to new research from University of British Columbia microbiologists.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 23, 2012 |
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Why do anti-hunger and anti-obesity initiatives always fall short?
With widespread hunger continuing to haunt developing nations, and obesity fast becoming a global epidemic, any number of efforts on the parts of governments, scientists, non-profit organizations and the business world have ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jul 23, 2012 |
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Whole-genome scan helps select best treatment for childhood cancer
A whole-genome scan to identify large-scale chromosomal damage can help doctors choose the best treatment option for children with neuroblastoma, one of the most common types of childhood cancer, finds an international collaboration ...
Cancer
Sep 14, 2012 |
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Unlocking the secrets of DNA repair
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have unlocked one of the secrets to DNA repair—helping doctors identify DNA base damage and a patient's susceptibility to certain types of cancer.
Cancer
Oct 31, 2012 |
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Harnessing immune cells' adaptability to design an effective HIV vaccine
In infected individuals, HIV mutates rapidly to escape recognition by immune cells. This process of continuous evolution is the main obstacle to natural immunity and the development of an effective vaccine. A new study published ...
Immunology
Mar 21, 2013 |
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