UNC team describes novel inflammatory protein function
A UNC-led team of scientists describes the function of a previously uncharacterized protein that dramatically influences inflammation.
Aug 6, 2012
Archive: 06/08/2012
Anti-angina drug shows protective effects from carbon monoxide
An international research team, led from the University of Leeds, has found that a common anti-angina drug could help protect the heart against carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aug 6, 2012
'Toxic' oestrogen by-product linked with fatal lung condition
(Medical Xpress) -- The breakdown of oestrogen could play an important role in the onset of a rare but devastating condition of high blood pressure in the lungs.
Aug 6, 2012
The genetic cause of a severe skeletal disease in Brazilian Terrier puppies revealed
The genetics research group led by Professor Hannes Lohi, based at the University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Research Center, has, in collaboration with Adjunct Professor Kirsi Sainio's research group, discovered ...
Aug 6, 2012
Taking a hit or two
Cancer only arises if two or more genes are mutated. Learning which combinations of mutations cause cancer represents an extremely laborious endeavor. In the current issue of the journal Nature Methods Robert Eferl and colleagues ...
Aug 6, 2012
Cyberbullying less frequent than traditional bullying, according to international studies
Traditional in-person bullying is far more common than cyberbullying among today's youth and should be the primary focus of prevention programs, according to research findings presented at the American Psychological Association's ...
Aug 6, 2012
Malawi to test 250,000 people for HIV in one week
Malawi on Monday launched a week-long campaign to test 250,000 people for HIV in what health authorities called a crucial intervention in a country ravaged by AIDS.
Aug 6, 2012
