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A moderately high protein diet could reduce a woman’s chances of becoming pregnant

A moderately high protein diet could reduce a woman’s chances of becoming pregnant, according to new research presented at the 20th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology today on Monday 28 June.

28 Jun 2004

Khat plant may create next men’s fertility wonder drug

Now, researchers at the Centre for Reproduction, Endocrinology and Diabetes at King’s College London, UK, have studied the effects of PPAs on mouse and human sperm and found the first evidence that they stimulate the final stage of sperm maturation (capacitation) when sperm develop the ability to fertilize an egg.

28 Jun 2004

Kaposi sarcoma virus common in people who are HIV positive turns lymph vessel cells into a cancer

A virus turns lymph vessel cells into a cancer that affects people with weakened immune systems, according to research published today in Nature Genetics.

28 Jun 2004

Research for faster Polymerase Chain Reaction technology

Imagine being able to diagnose a viral strain at the site of an outbreak or identifying a deadly pathogen on the battlefield.

28 Jun 2004

A gene involved in the adhesion of cells is less active in breast tumors with a poor prognosis than those that are less aggressive

Physicians may be able to make early decisions on the best treatment for breast cancer, thanks to research published in Breast Cancer Research today.

28 Jun 2004

Discovery of gene that causes a rare juvenile-onset form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

The discovery of the Senataxin gene, on chromosome 9q34, may provide clues to the mechanisms of related brain disorders. The study appears in the June 2004 issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics.

28 Jun 2004

Naturally occurring genetic change in humans that dramatically increases muscle size and strength

A research team funded by MDA has discovered a naturally occurring genetic change (mutation) in humans that dramatically increases muscle size and strength.

28 Jun 2004

Male is often to blame for difficulties encountered when giving birth

A load of old bull or confirmation of what women have long assumed – the male is often to blame for difficulties encountered when giving birth.

28 Jun 2004

Way for diabetics to regulate their blood-sugar levels whilst avoiding weight gain

Type 2 diabetics who take two drugs in combination with insulin can effectively regulate their blood-sugar levels without the common side effect of weight gain, according to a new study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

28 Jun 2004

A viral respiratory infection common in children increases the risk of developing asthma

The study, published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, is the first to show a link between respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, infection and asthma in mice. A related study, also in mice, suggests that a medication neutralizing the virus could decrease children's chances of developing asthma.

28 Jun 2004

Oldest evidence yet of a human hereditary genetic disorder found

The discovery of what is believed to be the oldest evidence yet found of a human hereditary genetic disorder has been announced by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

28 Jun 2004

Link between rapid heartbeat after drinking alcohol and the addictive personality

Relationship between the increased heartbeat some people experience after drinking a certain amount of alcohol and the risk of developing a personality that is sensitive to rewards and, hence, to addictions.

28 Jun 2004

New medical imaging equipment provides early detection of skin cancer

Could You Have Skin Cancer? Do you know if you have skin cancer or if you have skin lesions that could develop into skin cancer? Early detection of these ticking time bombs enhances survival.

From Siemens Healthineers 28 Jun 2004

Some low income parents have considered doing something illegal to feed their kids

Half of all parents (46 per cent) on a low income have gone short of food over the last year to feed someone else in their family, reveals a survey by leading children's charity NCH.

26 Jun 2004

Eating eggs does not increase risk of cardiovascular disease

New research shows that egg cholesterol does not impact the harmful, most atherogenic, LDL-cholesterol particles in blood, according to a new study published in the June issue of Metabolism.

26 Jun 2004

HERCULES laser could revolutionize the way cancer is treated

University of Michigan researchers recently produced what is believed to be the highest-intensity laser pulse ever obtained.

26 Jun 2004

Molecular biologists find chink in the armor of Candida, the most common human fungal pathogen

Molecular biologists at Rice University have discovered a key defense mechanism that the yeast Candida albicans uses against attack by the human immune system.

26 Jun 2004

Mighty mouse gene works the same way in humans

By studying the genes of a German child born with unusually well developed muscles, an international research team has discovered the first evidence that the gene whose loss makes "mighty mice" also controls muscle growth in people.

26 Jun 2004

New York study reveals that babies in the womb are more sensitive than their mothers to DNA damage from pollution

A new study of the effects of combustion-related air pollutants in New York City reveals that babies in the womb are more sensitive than their mothers to DNA damage from such pollution.

26 Jun 2004

Antibiotic use early in life does not increase the subsequent risk of asthma

Previous research has indicated that infections in early life may offer protection from developing asthma. Therefore, it has been suggested that antibiotics increase the risk of asthma by reducing the protective effect of infections or by interfering with normal bacterial flora in the gut.

26 Jun 2004

Research News and Research

A moderately high protein diet could reduce a woman’s chances of becoming pregnant

Khat plant may create next men’s fertility wonder drug

Kaposi sarcoma virus common in people who are HIV positive turns lymph vessel cells into a cancer

Research for faster Polymerase Chain Reaction technology

A gene involved in the adhesion of cells is less active in breast tumors with a poor prognosis than those that are less aggressive

Discovery of gene that causes a rare juvenile-onset form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Naturally occurring genetic change in humans that dramatically increases muscle size and strength

Male is often to blame for difficulties encountered when giving birth

Way for diabetics to regulate their blood-sugar levels whilst avoiding weight gain

A viral respiratory infection common in children increases the risk of developing asthma

Oldest evidence yet of a human hereditary genetic disorder found

Link between rapid heartbeat after drinking alcohol and the addictive personality

New medical imaging equipment provides early detection of skin cancer

Some low income parents have considered doing something illegal to feed their kids

Eating eggs does not increase risk of cardiovascular disease

HERCULES laser could revolutionize the way cancer is treated

Molecular biologists find chink in the armor of Candida, the most common human fungal pathogen

Mighty mouse gene works the same way in humans

New York study reveals that babies in the womb are more sensitive than their mothers to DNA damage from pollution

Antibiotic use early in life does not increase the subsequent risk of asthma

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