The folk wisdom that eating garlic fights illness is ancient. In these more modern times,…
Month: August 2011
Influence of breast milk vs. formula and genetics on gut microbiota composition could help prevent celiac disease
The autoimmune condition, Celiac disease, afflicts roughly one in 133 Americans. It is caused by…
Breast cancer tumor suppressor gene silenced by low oxygen
Low oxygen can silence the BRCA1 tumor suppressor gene and contribute to the progression of…
How excess alcohol depresses immune function
Alcoholism suppresses the immune system, resulting in a high risk of serious, and even life-threatening…
Group seeks Amazon boycott over sales tax fight (AP)
AP – A coalition of nonprofit groups is calling on customers of Amazon.com to cancel…
Oldest evidence of nails in modern primates
From hot pink to traditional French and Lady Gaga’s sophisticated designs, manicured nails have become…
Novel microscopy generates new view of fuel cells
A novel microscopy method is helping scientists probe the reactions that limit widespread deployment of…
Scientists find easier, cheaper way to make a sought-after chemical modification to pharmaceuticals
Scientists have devised a much easier technique for performing a chemical modification used widely in…
Assessment tool appears to effectively evaluate quality of life in patients with sinus inflammation
The Sinonasal Outcome Test-16 appears to be effective in assessing how well treatments improve the…
Nerve identification technique during thyroid removal associated with fewer complications
During thyroidectomy (surgery to remove the thyroid gland), the technique surgeons use to identify an…