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The yin and yang in the life of proteins 2 opposing mechanisms regulate the transport of proteins in peroxisomes Recycling or "scrap press": physicians at the Ruhr-Universität have found out which molecular mechanisms decide about the fate of the import ...
Read the releaseUCI-led study documents heavy air pollution in Canadian area with cancer spikes Carcinogens detected in emissions downwind of 'Industrial Heartland' Irvine, Calif., Oct. 22, 2013 – Levels of contaminants higher than in some of the world's most polluted ...
Read the releaseA new model of institutionalizing interdisciplinary research encouraged by scientists Collegiate researchers from a variety of disciplines, communication, neuroscience, psychology, population studies, statistics, biomedical ...
Read the releaseNASA sees Hurricane Raymond re-soaking Mexican coast A month ago Hurricane Manuel caused landslides and extensive flooding along Mexico's Pacific Ocean coast. Recently formed Hurricane Raymond is expected to cause heavy rainfall in nearly the same area. NASA's TRMM ...
Read the releaseRetirement expert: Financial planning important for non-retirees, too CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As older workers increasingly contemplate delaying retirement or putting it off entirely, they should also consider the financial-planning options available ...
Read the releaseEARTH Magazine Gaming the system in the Caspian Sea: Can game theory solve a decades-old dispute? Alexandria, VA – A persistent stalemate over ownership and resource allocation, of everything from beluga caviar to energy resources, has hung over the Caspian ...
Read the releaseEmbargoed news from Oct. 22, 2013 Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet ACP recommends against routine screening for chronic kidney disease 1. ACP recommends against routine screening for chronic kidney disease ACP's new guideline presents evidence-based ...
Read the releaseACP recommends against screening for chronic kidney disease in adults without symptoms, risk factors ACP's new guideline presents evidence-based recommendations for screening, monitoring, and treatment of adults with stage 1-3 chronic kidney disease PHILADELPHIA, ...
Read the releaseQuake-triggered landslides pose significant hazard for Seattle, new study details potential damage SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO -- A new study suggests the next big quake on the Seattle fault may cause devastating damage from landslides, greater ...
Read the releaseMajor Alzheimer's risk factor linked to red wine target Buck Institute study provides insight for new therapeutics that target the interaction between ApoE4 and a Sirtuin protein The major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), present ...
Read the releaseBreast milk protein may be key to protecting babies from HIV infection DURHAM, N.C. – A substance in breast milk that neutralizes HIV and may protect babies from acquiring HIV from their infected mothers has been identified for the first time by researchers ...
Read the releaseModerate to vigorous exercise boosts teens' academic performance Improvements over long term; particularly noticeable for girls' science results Regular moderate to vigorous exercise improves teens' academic performance, and particularly seems to help girls ...
Read the releaseUse of booze and drugs common among truck drivers on the road Prevalence varies widely, but mainly linked to poor working conditions The use of booze and drugs among truck drivers on the road is common, but seems to be mainly linked to poor working conditions, ...
Read the releaseStudy: No known hominin is ancestor of Neanderthals and modern humans The search for a common ancestor linking modern humans with the Neanderthals who lived in Europe thousands of years ago has been a compelling subject for research. But a new study suggests the quest ...
Read the releaseBottle feeding associated with increased risk of stomach obstruction in infants Bottle feeding appears to increase the risk infants will develop hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS), a form of stomach obstruction, and that risk seems to be magnified when mothers are older ...
Read the releasePatients report doctors not telling them of overdiagnosis risk in screenings A survey finds that most patients are not being told about the possibility of overdiagnosis and overtreatment as a result of cancer screenings, according to report in a research letter ...
Read the releaseHarvard researchers, pharma experts offer recommendations to expand access to clinical trial data Boston, MA – A new report by researchers from Harvard University and others in a working group convened by the Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center (MRCT) ...
Read the releaseLess sleep associated with brain imaging findings of Alzheimer disease in elderly Getting less sleep and poor sleep quality are associated with abnormal brain imaging findings suggesting Alzheimer disease (AD) in older adults, according to a report published ...
Read the releaseRisk of Amazon rainforest dieback is higher than IPCC projects A new study suggests the southern portion of the Amazon rainforest is at a much higher risk of dieback due to stronger seasonal drying than projections made by the climate models used in the ...
Read the releaseStanford researchers demonstrate efficient method for converting fat cells to liver cells STANFORD, Calif. — In a feat of modern-day alchemy with huge potential for regenerative medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have developed ...
Read the releaseA natural boost for MRI scans Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique widely used in medicine to create images of internal organs such as the heart, the lungs, the liver and even the brain. Since its invention in 1977, MRI has become ...
Read the releaseNew drug reduces negative memory Through analysis of the human genome, Basle scientists have identified molecules and compounds that are related to human memory. In a subsequent pharmacological study with one of the identified compounds, the scientists found a drug-induced ...
Read the releaseGrazers and pollinators shape plant evolution It has long been known that the characteristics of many plants with wide ranges can vary geographically, depending on differences in climate. But changes in grazing pressure and pollination can also affect the genetic ...
Read the releaseNano-cone textures generate extremely 'robust' water-repellent surfaces Surfaces with differently shaped nanoscale textures may yield improved materials for applications in transportation, energy, and diagnostics UPTON, NY-When it comes to designing ...
Read the releaseHealth news stories on local television news broadcasts are too short, MU researcher says COLUMBIA, Mo. ¬— Previous research has shown that the most popular way Americans get their health news is by watching local television broadcasts. Now, researchers ...
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