Genetics
DNA repair gene provides new ideas for disease treatment
A gene known to repair DNA damage in healthy cells may also provide new insights about treating a genetic disorder of the bone marrow, Caltech researchers say.
Apr 30, 2014
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Medical research
Fast way to measure DNA repair
Our DNA is under constant attack from many sources, including environmental pollutants, ultraviolet light, and radiation. Fortunately, cells have several major DNA repair systems that can fix this damage, which may lead to ...
Apr 22, 2014
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Health
Antioxidants can protect against omega 6 damage—or promote it
Given omega 6 fatty acid's reputation for promoting cancer—at least in animal studies—researchers are examining the role that antioxidants play in blocking the harmful effects of this culprit, found in many cooking oils. ...
Apr 4, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Discovery signals new treatment for those at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer
Cancer researchers at Queen's University Belfast have made a breakthrough which could signal new treatments for women at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Mar 27, 2014
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Immunology
Researchers uncover a new function for an important player in the immune response
IRCM researchers led by Javier M. Di Noia, PhD, uncovered a new function of AID, a crucial enzyme for the immune response. The discovery, recently published by the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of ...
Mar 27, 2014
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Neuroscience
Unravelling nerve-cell death in rare children's disease
A team of scientists, led by Stuart Lipton, M.D., Ph.D., professor and director of the Neuroscience and Aging Research Center at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham), recently discovered why cerebellar ...
Mar 25, 2014
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Health
Major 'third-hand smoke' compound causes DNA damage—and potentially cancer
Leftover cigarette smoke that clings to walls and furniture is a smelly nuisance, but now research suggests that it could pose a far more serious threat, especially to young children who put toys and other smoke-affected ...
Mar 17, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Research team discovers molecule that may help fight cancer drug resistance
(Medical Xpress)—There are no popularity contests for proteins, but a prevalent protein called ubiquitin drew quite a following after three scientists received the 2004 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering its role ...
Mar 14, 2014
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Genetics
Scientists identify 'long distance scanner' for DNA damage
Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that a mechanism for preventing mutation within important genes involves long distance scanning of DNA by a molecular motor protein.
Feb 19, 2014
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
Researchers identify abnormal expression of genes, resulting from DNA relaxation, that can be detected in the brain and blood of Alzheimer's patients.
Jan 31, 2014
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