Does zinc supplementation reduce aluminum-induced neurotoxicity? Studies have shown that aluminum neurotoxicity can likely affect learning and memory function, and a diet containing 100–200 mg/kg zinc is adequate for maintaining learning and memory function in ...

Prion protein can trigger spongiform encephalopathy and neurodegeneration Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy or prion disease is triggered by the conversion from cellular prion protein to pathogenic prion protein. Notably, C-transmembrane form of prion protein ...

Cockroach never seen before in US is identified in New York Analysis by Rutgers researchers confirms an Asian species that can survive in cold and snow NEWARK, N.J. -- With winter's arrival comes the kind of news that may give New Yorkers the creeps. A species ...

JCI early table of contents for Dec. 9, 2013 Breast cancer prognosis associated with oncometabolite accumulation The metabolic profile of cancer cells can be used to develop therapies and identify biomarkers associated with cancer outcome. In this issue ...

Breast cancer prognosis associated with oncometabolite accumulation The metabolic profile of cancer cells can be used to develop therapies and identify biomarkers associated with cancer outcome. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation Stefan ...

Choloroquine reduces formation of bone resorbing cells in murine osteoporosis Bone homeostasis requires precise balance between deposition of new bone by osteoblasts and resorption of old bone by osteoclasts. Bone diseases, including osteoporosis and ...

Ancient fresh water lake on Mars could have sustained life Scientists have found evidence that there was once an ancient lake on Mars that may have been able to support life Scientists have found evidence that there was once an ancient lake on Mars that ...

Gene 'driver' of Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia in up to one-third of patients identified Drug that targets the driver mutation proves effective in animal studies NEW ORLEANS— In nearly one-third of patients with Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia, ...

EASL publishes revised clinical practice guidelines to optimise the management of hepatitis C virus The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) today publishes their revised Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) ...

Breakthrough in treating leukemia, lymphoma with umbilical cord blood stem cells Study finds that growing stem cells in lab before transplant boosts survival MAYWOOD, Il. - Donated umbilical cord blood contains stem cells that can save the lives of patients with ...

Pioneering path to electrical conductivity in 'tinker toy' materials to appear in Science LIVERMORE, Calif.— Sandia National Laboratories researchers have devised a novel way to realize electrical conductivity in metal-organic framework (MOF) materials, a development ...

Study shows first link between altitude and concussion Athletes experience fewer concussions at higher elevations AURORA, Colo. (Dec. 9, 2013) – A new study shows that high school athletes playing at higher altitudes suffer fewer concussions than those closer ...

Inflammation in prostate may reduce cancer risk MANHASSET, NY – Doctors at the North Shore-LIJ Health System have discovered that increased inflammation in the prostate may predict reduced risk for prostate cancer. The findings are published online ...

Ovarian cancer discovery deepens knowledge of survival outcomes 10-gene biomarker identified as a tool in evaluating diagnosis, potential response to treatment and overall prognosis LOS ANGELES (Dec. 9, 2013) – Researchers in the Women's Cancer Program at ...

REiNS collaboration seeks common outcome measures for neurofibromatosis clinical trials Initial consensus recommendations for studies of NF appear in special supplement to Neurology Philadelphia, Pa. (December 9, 2013) - As potentially effective new treatments ...

Peaceful bumblebee becomes invasive Bombus terrestris invades South America Bumblebees look cute. They have a thick fur, fly somewhat clumsily and are less aggressive than honeybees or wasps. They are very much appreciated by farmers as keen pollen collectors. ...

Better preparedness against Tamiflu-resistant influenza viruses Swedish researchers in Umeå and Uppsala have found that residues of the influenza drug Tamiflu in our environment can make the influenza virus in birds resistant. This can have serious ...

How 'good cholesterol' stops inflammation Researchers at the University Hospital and the University of Bonn have discovered a central molecular switch High-density lipoprotein (HDL), known colloquially as "good cholesterol", protects against dangerous deposits ...

ABC transporters enable leaf beetle larvae to accumulate defensive precursors when feeding Similar membrane proteins play a crucial role in the transport of toxic substances out of the cell This news release is available in German. Scientists ...

Recycled plastic proves effective in killing drug-resistant fungi IBN and IBM discover new medical application for converted PET bottles Singapore, December 9, 2013 – Researchers at Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering ...

Reproductive Health Matters announces publication of its latest themed issue: New development paradigm London, December 9, 2013 – The world is still underfunding health: so what kind of new development paradigm will succeed in ensuring comprehensive and equitable ...

Life and work -- 1 and the same? London, Los Angeles CA (09 December, 2013). Flexible workplaces may seem attractive when considering work-life balance but new research being published shows it's not unusual for firms to cash-in, profiting from our "free" time ...

Solar cell degradation observed directly for the first time X-ray examination shows structural changes in 'plastics' solar cells This news release is available in German. With the help of DESY's X-ray light source PETRA III, researchers of ...

Aging out of bounds New demographic data show how diversely different species age -- biologists cannot explain why This news release is available in German. Despite aging being one the hottest topic in the media recently, scientists have ...

Polymers can be semimetals Traditional plastics, or polymers, are electrical insulators. In the seventies a new class of polymers that conduct electricity like semiconductors and metals was discovered by Alan J.Heeger, Alan G. MacDiarmid and Hideki Shirakawa. This ...