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Silencing synapses Hope for a pharmacological solution to cocaine addiction PITTSBURGH—Imagine kicking a cocaine addiction by simply popping a pill that alters the way your brain processes chemical addiction. New research from the University of Pittsburgh suggests ...
Read the releaseHack the planet? Geoengineering research, ethics, governance explored Hacking the Earth's climate to counteract global warming – a subject that elicits strong reactions from both sides – is the topic of a December special issue of the journal Climatic Change. A dozen ...
Read the releaseTV ads nutritionally unhealthy for kids, study finds The nutritional value of food and drinks advertised on children's television programs is worse than food shown in ads during general air time, according to University of Illinois at Chicago ...
Read the releaseSupercomputers help ORNL researchers identify key molecular switch that controls cell behavior VIDEO: Watch the flipping conformations in a pair of phenylalanine ...
Read the releaseDNA motor 'walks' along nanotube, transports tiny particle WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Researchers have created a new type of molecular motor made of DNA and demonstrated its potential by using it to transport a nanoparticle along the length of a carbon nanotube. The design ...
Read the releaseCHOC researchers identify technique to reduce childrens' post-op pain after high-risk surgery Study shows encouraging results for improving postoperative pain management and reducing the need for pain medicine after major pediatric urology procedures Orange, Calif. ...
Read the releaseEGF receptor ecto-domain mutations: When to screen and when not to screen The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is expressed in normal colonic cells and is activated by specific peptide growth factors that regulate cell proliferation, survival and differentiation. ...
Read the releaseHubble watches super star create holiday light show This festive NASA Hubble Space Telescope image resembles a holiday wreath made of sparkling lights. The bright southern hemisphere star RS Puppis, at the center of the image, is swaddled in a gossamer ...
Read the releaseWorld Health Organization study: Atrial fibrillation is a growing global health concern LOS ANGELES (Dec. 17, 2013) – Atrial fibrillation, long considered the most common condition leading to an irregular heartbeat, is a growing and serious global health ...
Read the releaseStudy: Moderate alcohol consumption boosts body's immune system PORTLAND, Ore. — Medical science has known for years that people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol actually have a reduced risk of death. In general, they are healthier and have better cardiovascular ...
Read the releaseMuscle-invasive and non-muscle invasive bladder cancers arise from different stem cells 'Knowing the risk can help doctors and patients make informed treatment decisions,' researcher says Bladder cancer will kill upward of 170,000 people worldwide this year, ...
Read the releaseNew hypertension guidelines offer practical, clinical information for doctors and patients around the globe Presented by the American Society of Hypertension Inc. and the International Society of Hypertension High blood pressure affects approximately ...
Read the releaseSpiders partial to a side order of pollen with their flies Spiders may not be the pure predators we generally believe, after a study found that some make up a quarter of their diet by eating pollen. Dr Dirk Sanders of the University of Exeter demonstrated ...
Read the releaseMarijuana consumption in Washington state is higher than previously estimated, study finds Marijuana consumption in Washington state is about twice as large as previously estimated, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Using federal data and information from a new survey ...
Read the releaseResidents of poorer nations find greater meaning in life While residents of wealthy nations tend to have greater life satisfaction, new research shows that those living in poorer nations report having greater meaning in life. These ...
Read the releaseAlgae to crude oil: Million-year natural process takes minutes in the lab Process simplifies transformation of algae to oil, water and usable byproducts ...
Read the releaseDust in homes with dogs may protect against allergies, asthma NIH-funded study in mice shows beneficial effect of dust microbe WHAT: A new study suggests that exposure to dust from homes with dogs may alter the immune response ...
Read the releaseOregano oil may help sunflower seeds keep longer CHICAGO— Sunflower seeds and sunflower oils have been shown to decrease risk of cardiovascular disease as well as have potential beneficial effects on obesity, bone health, and blood pressure. However ...
Read the releasePecan shell extracts may provide antimicrobial option for preventing listeria in organic meats CHICAGO— The majority of consumers that eat or buy organic products do not want synthetic antimicrobials or antioxidants added to their foods and prefer a ...
Read the releaseHistory of ethnic foods in the United States A review paper in the January 2014 issue of Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) reveals some interesting statistics about the history ...
Read the releaseFungal pathogen shows profound effects from spaceflight At Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute, Cheryl Nickerson and her team have been investigating the intriguing effects of spaceflight on microbial pathogens. In a new paper appearing in the current ...
Read the releaseStudy: Pay kids to eat fruits and vegetables Small rewards bring less waste, better results than new school lunch rule The good news: Research suggests that a new federal rule has prompted the nation's schools to serve an extra $5.4 million worth of fruits and ...
Read the releaseStudy indicates oral garlic not useful in treating vaginal thrush Led by University of Melbourne PhD candidate Cathy Watson also of the Royal Women's Hospital, the findings were published online in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This ...
Read the releaseControlling levels of reactive oxygen species breaks cycle of wounds that have refused to heal Antioxidant supplements reduce levels of oxygen radicals within chronically infected wounds & weaken biofilm ...
Read the releasePUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 17-Dec-2013 [ | E-mail ] var addthis_pub="eurekalert"; var addthis_options = "favorites, delicious, digg, facebook, twitter, google, newsvine, reddit, slashdot, stumbleupon, buzz, more" Share Contact: Cathy Yarbrough cyarbrough@ascb.org 858-243-1814 John Fleischman jfleischman@ascb.org American Society for Cell Biology Overworked cellular machines may explain Gaucher disease link to Parkinson's disease Dopamine-producing cells die as result of cascade triggered by busy enzyme degradation cellular machines Scientists have ...
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