Archive: 09/12/2015

TET proteins help maintain genome integrity

Members of the TET (short for ten-eleven translocation) family have been known to function as tumor suppressors for many years, but how they keep a lid on the uncontrolled cell proliferation of cancer cells had remained uncertain. ...

Dec 9, 2015

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Eyes and a citrus smell could help cut hospital infections

A picture of a man's intense staring eyes and a clean citrusy smell have been found to substantially improve hand-washing and so cut the risk of hospital infections, according to a new study.

Dec 9, 2015

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US capability for treating Ebola outbreak appears sufficient but limited

The United States has sufficient capacity for treating another outbreak of the Ebola virus, but financial, staffing and resource challenges remain a hurdle for many hospitals and health systems attempting to maintain dedicated ...

Dec 9, 2015

Imbalanced gender ratios could affect views about casual sex and hook-up culture

The greater proportion of women than men on college campuses may contribute to a hook-up culture where women are more willing to engage in casual sex and are more aggressive toward other desirable women who are perceived ...

Dec 9, 2015

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What 2015 reveals about trends in the pharmaceutical industry

As the year comes to an end, a survey of the hottest pharma news stories from the past year illustrates industry trends from megadeals to drug approvals. A suite of stories in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly ...

Dec 9, 2015

Have sex workers revealed a connection between semen exposure and HIV resistance?

More than half of all people infected by the HIV-1 virus worldwide are women. Commercial sex workers, who are at increased risk of contracting HIV because of repeated exposure to the virus, have long been studied to test ...

Dec 9, 2015

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An increase in alcohol tax appears to have decreased gonorrhea rates in Maryland by 24 percent

Increasing state alcohol taxes could help prevent sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea, according to University of Florida Health researchers, who found that gonorrhea rates decreased by 24 percent in Maryland ...

Dec 9, 2015

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Scientists enhance understanding of muscle repair process

In today's issue of Nature Communications, University of Louisville scientists reveal research that increases the understanding of the mechanisms regulating adult stem cells required for skeletal muscle regeneration. Sajedah ...

Dec 9, 2015

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Gut bacteria make pomegranate metabolites that may protect against Alzheimer's disease

In a quest to stay healthy, many people are seeking natural ways to prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Recent studies show that pomegranate extract, which is a rich source of disease-fighting polyphenols, can help protect ...

Dec 9, 2015

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Proliferation of pulmonary endothelial cells is controlled by small RNA fragments

Pulmonary hypertension is an umbrella term used for many conditions that all result in elevation of the pulmonary arterial pressure. Of interest, many of these completely different clinical and pathophysiological entities ...

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Archive: 09/12/2015

TET proteins help maintain genome integrity

Eyes and a citrus smell could help cut hospital infections

US capability for treating Ebola outbreak appears sufficient but limited

Imbalanced gender ratios could affect views about casual sex and hook-up culture

What 2015 reveals about trends in the pharmaceutical industry

Have sex workers revealed a connection between semen exposure and HIV resistance?

An increase in alcohol tax appears to have decreased gonorrhea rates in Maryland by 24 percent

Scientists enhance understanding of muscle repair process

Gut bacteria make pomegranate metabolites that may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Proliferation of pulmonary endothelial cells is controlled by small RNA fragments

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