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String of genetic mutations cause aggressive form of leukaemia

BioNews — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:09:37 -0500

April 15 : Experts at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have unearthed evidence that a combination of genetic mutations is to blame for most cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), ...

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Children’s Everest trek paves way for lung research

BioNews — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:09:34 -0500

April 15 : A study of nine British children who trekked towards Everest Base Camp has furnished data that can form the basis for future research into potent strategies to prevent premature babies...

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Brain study may pave way for better epilepsy treatments

BioNews — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:55:03 -0500

April 15 : Scientists have discovered in a study on mice how a neurotransmitter that the body releases during epilepsy seizures, known as glutamate, leads to an increased production of a protein that...

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Scientists mimic bacteria to produce magnetic nanoparticles

BioNews — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:53:23 -0500

April 15 : Scientists have mimicked bacteria to produce magnetic nanoparticles that could be used for drug targeting and delivery in magnetic inks and high-density memory devices, or as magnetic...

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Blood pressure drugs may help prevent pancreatic cancer spread

BioNews — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:22:36 -0500

April 15 : Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have found that a blood pressure-lowering drug called an angiotensin receptor blocker inhibits...

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Staying aerobically fit through middle age can delay ageing by 12 years

BioNews — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:28:04 -0500

April 10 : A new study has found that staying aerobically fit, especially through middle age and beyond, can delay biological aging by up to 12 years and prolong independence during old age. Aerobic...

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Preeclampsia during pregnancy puts babies at cardiovascular risk

BioNews — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:14:46 -0500

Apr 9 : Researchers at the University of Cambridge have revealed that babies whose mothers have preeclampsia during pregnancy are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular problems later in...

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Positive experiences reduce depression symptoms in MS patients

BioNews — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:13:21 -0500

Apr 9 : A new study has revealed that positive experiences can significantly reduce emotional and psychological stress or depression among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The study conducted...

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Sea salt worsens coastal air pollution

BioNews — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:13:15 -0500

April 9 : A new study has indicated that sea salt worsens coastal air pollution, showing that industrial and shipping pollution is aggravated when it combines with sunshine and salty sea air. A team...

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Study shows genes drive children’s changing fears

BioNews — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:50:33 -0500

Apr 8 : A new study has shown that common fears in humans are linked to genetic factors, which keep changing as children and adolescents age. The study found that genetic factors linked with fears...

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Biologists find first lungless frog

BioNews — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:12:44 -0500

April 8 : Biologists have found the first recorded species of frog that breathes without lungs in a clear, cold-water stream on the island of Borneo in Indonesia. According to a report in National...

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TV in bedroom linked to unhealthy habits in teens

BioNews — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:53:10 -0500

Apr 8 : Teens who watch TV in their bedrooms are less likely to engage in healthy habits such as exercising, eating fruits or vegetables, and enjoying family meals, according to a new study. Apart...

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Shiny lip balms, glosses linked to skin cancer risk

BioNews — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:50:32 -0500

Apr 8 : Can’t get enough of the daily dose of sunscreen, shiny lip balm, and gloss to protect your skin and add that dash of shine to your face? Well, then here’s a new flash for you – these...

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Son-to-father avian flu transmission worries health experts

BioNews — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:48:36 -0500

April 8 : Two cases of avian flu in a Chinese family have given rise to speculations that the H5N1 virus may have acquired mutations that let it pass from one person to another. Dr. Yu Wang of the...

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Leaky blood vessels may play key role in Lou Gehrig’s progression

BioNews — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:42:07 -0500

Apr 8 : A new study from University of Rochester Medical Centre has found that leaky blood vessels that are unable to protect the spinal cord from toxins may play a crucial role in amyotrophic...

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