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Common misconception that diabetes is 'in the genes' for Indigenous people dispelled

The high rate of diabetes among indigenous people is not due to their genetic heritage, according to a recently published study.

17 Apr 2007

Study dispels myth that certain minority groups are genetically prone to diabetes

A study by U.S. and Australian researchers is helping dispel the 40-year-old "thrifty genotype theory," which purports that certain minority groups are genetically prone to diabetes.

17 Apr 2007

New device to test for proteins that play important role in human health and disease

A new technology developed at the University of Toronto is revealing biochemical processes responsible for diseases such as cystic fibrosis and could one day pave the way for pharmaceutical applications.

15 Apr 2007

Gelatin-based nanoparticles deliver therapeutic genes to human breast cancer

Northeastern University professor Mansoor Amiji and graduate student Sushma Kommareddy have published a new paper that examines the potential of engineered gelatin-based nanoparticles to deliver therapeutic genes to human breast cancer tumors implanted in mice.

14 Apr 2007

Study finds poor diets of most Australian teens

A quarter of Australian teenagers eat fast food everyday and more than a third hardly ever eat fruit, a Deakin University study has found.

12 Apr 2007

Four genes found to drive spread of breast cancer to the lungs

Studies of human tumor cells implanted in mice have shown that the abnormal activation of four genes drives the spread of breast cancer to the lungs.

12 Apr 2007

Bacterial endosymbionts are essential for the reproduction of a fungus

Endosymbiotic relationships, in which one organism lives within another, are striking examples of mutualism, and can often significantly shape the biology of the participant species.

7 Apr 2007

Are multivitamins necessary?

Are multivitamins necessary? The April issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource answers this and other common questions about multivitamins.

5 Apr 2007

Multivitamin supplements improve birth outcomes among children born to HIV-negative women

Each year an estimated 20 million children are born with low birth weight worldwide, more than 95% of them in developing countries.

5 Apr 2007

Researchers identify new player in the 'fat from food' game

UCLA investigators have identified a new molecule that may help regulate the delivery of fats to cells for energy and storage.

4 Apr 2007

Scientists identify new molecule that may help regulate the delivery of fats to cells

Published in the April issue of the journal Cell Metabolism, the finding could lead to a better understanding of how we utilize fats from the foods we eat.

4 Apr 2007

New 'platform' for processing dietary fat discovered

A new "platform" with a crucial role in the body's ability to process and take up fat from the diet has been found, according to a report in the April issue of the journal Cell Metabolism, published by Cell Press.

3 Apr 2007

Ultrasound and blood tests screen high-risk pregnant mothers for placental damage

If the placenta is not functioning properly it could be a potential danger to the health of the mother and fetus. Abnormalities can lead to conditions such as preeclampsia, which is maternal high blood pressure, stillbirth or the need for a pre-term delivery.

2 Apr 2007

Hearing-protection tablet helps soldiers defend against hearing loss

Soldiers exposed to the deafening din of battle have little defense against hearing loss, and are often reluctant to wear protective gear like ear plugs that could make them less able to react to danger.

31 Mar 2007

Bioengineering heart parts

Some day, heart attack survivors might have a patch of laboratory-grown muscle placed in their heart, to replace areas that died during their attack.

30 Mar 2007

Isotope enriched foods for a longer life

Indulging in an isotope-enhanced steak or chicken fillet every now and again could add as much as 10 years to your life. Scientists have shown for the first time that food enriched with natural isotopes builds bodily components that are more resistant to the processes of ageing.

28 Mar 2007

Protein-coated gold electrode to test people for gluten intolerance

Drs Thomas Balkenhol and Fred Lisdat and a team at the University of Applied Sciences, Wildau, have invented the sensor that detects antibodies involved in coeliac disease.

22 Mar 2007

Meta-analysis on antioxidants provides muddled conclusions

A new meta-analysis examining the effect of antioxidant supplements on all-cause mortality published in the Feb. 28, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) misuses meta-analysis methods to create generalized conclusions that may inappropriately confuse and alarm consumers who can benefit from supplementing with antioxidants, said the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).

27 Feb 2007

Metabolic response to colitis varies depending upon whether inflammation is chronic or acute

A new study being published by the American Physiological Society finds that the body responds differently to colitis (inflammation of the colon) based on whether the disease is acute (sharp and brief) or chronic (long-term).

27 Feb 2007

Psychological depression contributes to worse medical outcomes for patients with heart failure

Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is marked by the inability of the heart muscle to pump enough oxygen and nutrients in the blood to the body's tissues.

27 Feb 2007

Nutrients News and Research

Common misconception that diabetes is 'in the genes' for Indigenous people dispelled

Study dispels myth that certain minority groups are genetically prone to diabetes

New device to test for proteins that play important role in human health and disease

Gelatin-based nanoparticles deliver therapeutic genes to human breast cancer

Study finds poor diets of most Australian teens

Four genes found to drive spread of breast cancer to the lungs

Bacterial endosymbionts are essential for the reproduction of a fungus

Are multivitamins necessary?

Multivitamin supplements improve birth outcomes among children born to HIV-negative women

Researchers identify new player in the 'fat from food' game

Scientists identify new molecule that may help regulate the delivery of fats to cells

New 'platform' for processing dietary fat discovered

Ultrasound and blood tests screen high-risk pregnant mothers for placental damage

Hearing-protection tablet helps soldiers defend against hearing loss

Bioengineering heart parts

Isotope enriched foods for a longer life

Protein-coated gold electrode to test people for gluten intolerance

Meta-analysis on antioxidants provides muddled conclusions

Metabolic response to colitis varies depending upon whether inflammation is chronic or acute

Psychological depression contributes to worse medical outcomes for patients with heart failure

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