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Month: October 2013
Scientists identify potential new drug for inherited cancer
Scientists have identified a new drug candidate for an inherited form of cancer with no…
Bug vs. Bug: Benign C. Difficile strains keep fatal strains at bay
In a recent study, two different strains of non-toxigenic Clostridium difficile provided protection against both…
America is increasingly diverse, but challenges remain
America’s communities are becoming increasingly diverse, but there are still important concerns about racial and…
Surgery may be effective treatment option for older epilepsy patients
Surgery may be an effective treatment for epilepsy in older patients, a finding that runs…
Insects modify mating behavior in anticipation of storms
Insects modify calling and courting mating behavior in response to changes in air pressure.
High-dose statins reduce gum inflammation in heart disease patients
Statins, commonly prescribed medications for lowering cholesterol, also reduced inflammation associated with gum disease. The…
Scientists shed light on body’s master energy regulator
Scientists have discovered some key features that explain just what turns on a protein that…
Red wine chemical, resveratrol, remains effective against cancer after the body converts it
A chemical found in red wine remains effective at fighting cancer even after the body’s…
Newly identified biomarkers help predict outcome in deadly lung disease
A study has identified a gene expression profile that can predict outcomes and lead to…