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People with cheerful temperaments are less likely to suffer cardiac diseases

People with cheerful temperaments are significantly less likely to suffer a coronary event such as a heart attack or sudden cardiac death, new Johns Hopkins research suggests.

12 Jul 2013

Global recruitment drive to bring best cancer experts to Manchester now underway

A global recruitment drive to bring 20 of the world's best cancer experts and their teams to Manchester, in the United Kingdom, is now underway.

From The University of Manchester 12 Jul 2013

Study shows that people who reach their nineties have improved mental performance

People who reach their nineties today show improved mental performance compared to people in the same age group born a decade earlier, according to the results of a study conducted in Denmark and published in The Lancet.

12 Jul 2013

Delaying umbilical cord clamping after birth benefits newborn babies

Delaying clamping of the umbilical cord after birth benefits newborn babies, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The authors found babies’ blood and iron levels were healthier when the cord was clamped later.

12 Jul 2013

Research: Experimental drug can protect kidneys from acute kidney injury

New research reveals the mechanism by which an experimental drug can protect the kidneys from sudden damage, called acute kidney injury (AKI). The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), show how the drug may be able to save many lives and cut medical costs related to the condition.

12 Jul 2013

Novel therapeutic approach prevents dengue virus replication by artificial microRNAs

Mosquito-borne dengue viruses cause an estimated 50 million cases of human dengue fever a year and are a significant public health threat worldwide. A novel therapeutic approach prevents dengue virus from reproducing in humans by targeting and silencing key regions of the dengue genome essential for viral replication.

12 Jul 2013

Nerves play critical role in development and spread of prostate tumors, say researchers

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have found that nerves play a critical role in both the development and spread of prostate tumors. Their findings, using both a mouse model and human prostate tissue, may lead to new ways to predict the aggressiveness of prostate cancer and to novel therapies for preventing and treating the disease. The study published online today in the July 12 edition of Science.

12 Jul 2013

Protein that triggers blood clotting plays critical role in growth of pancreatic and breast cancer

A recently discovered form of the protein that triggers blood clotting plays a critical role in promoting the growth of metastatic pancreatic cancer and primary breast cancer, according to the cumulative findings from two new scientific manuscripts published online ahead of print in the International Journal of Cancer and PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences).

12 Jul 2013

Stem-cell therapy for treatment of stroke has benefits as well as risk: Research

While stem-cell therapy offers great promise for the treatment of stroke, much research remains to be done to show its long-term effectiveness and to understand the potential for dangerous side effects.

12 Jul 2013

Study provides clear understanding of breast milk content and its effect on infants' health

Scientists are making strides toward unraveling the surprisingly complex chemistry underpinning that axiom of infant feeding "breast is best," according to an article in the current edition of Chemical & Engineering News.

12 Jul 2013

Seven named recipients of GSA poster awards at 19th International C. elegans Meeting

Six graduate students and one undergraduate were named as recipients of Genetics Society of America poster awards at the 19th International C. elegans Meeting, held June 26 on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles.

12 Jul 2013

Study shows rates of depression declining in Americans over 50

Fewer Americans may be feeling the blues, with rates of depression in people over 50 on the decline, according to a new University of Michigan Health System study.

12 Jul 2013

Researchers identify receptor mutation that blocked estrogen action in young woman

A receptor mutation that essentially blocks estrogen's action has been identified for the first time a female, researchers report.

12 Jul 2013

Research opens door to better understanding of inner-ear development process, potential treatments

Indiana University scientists have transformed mouse embryonic stem cells into key structures of the inner ear. The discovery provides new insights into the sensory organ's developmental process and sets the stage for laboratory models of disease, drug discovery and potential treatments for hearing loss and balance disorders.

12 Jul 2013

New discovery may help doctors determine role of microchimerism in human diseases

Some people possess a small number of cells in their bodies that are not genetically their own; this condition is known as microchimerism. It is difficult to determine potential health effects from this condition because of humans' relatively long life-spans.

12 Jul 2013

General DNA sequencing can reveal previously undetectable viruses

There are 170 established HPV types. Cancerous human papillomavirus (HPV) viruses are the main cause of cervical cancer, and are found in close to 100% of cervical tumors.

12 Jul 2013

Scientists evaluate past outbreaks and pandemic potential of H7 subtype influenza viruses

The emergence of a novel H7N9 avian influenza virus in humans in China has raised questions about its pandemic potential as well as that of related influenza viruses.

12 Jul 2013

Hydrogel method form synthetic scaffolds to support formation of blood vessels in engineered tissues

Next-generation hydrogels can form synthetic scaffolds to support the formation of replacement tissues and organs in the emerging area of regenerative medicine. Embedding peptides into the hydrogels stimulates the growth of essential microvascular networks to ensure a good blood supply.

12 Jul 2013

Zinc exhibits ideal physiological corrosion behavior for bioabsorbable stents

In 2012, more than 3 million people had stents inserted in their coronary arteries. These tiny mesh tubes prop open blood vessels healing from procedures like a balloon angioplasty, which widens arteries blocked by clots or plaque deposits.

12 Jul 2013

New report says most psychological intervention studies do not account for placebo effect

Many brain-training companies tout the scientific backing of their products - the laboratory studies that reveal how their programs improve your brainpower. But according to a new report, most intervention studies like these have a critical flaw: They do not adequately account for the placebo effect.

12 Jul 2013

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People with cheerful temperaments are less likely to suffer cardiac diseases

Global recruitment drive to bring best cancer experts to Manchester now underway

Study shows that people who reach their nineties have improved mental performance

Delaying umbilical cord clamping after birth benefits newborn babies

Research: Experimental drug can protect kidneys from acute kidney injury

Novel therapeutic approach prevents dengue virus replication by artificial microRNAs

Nerves play critical role in development and spread of prostate tumors, say researchers

Protein that triggers blood clotting plays critical role in growth of pancreatic and breast cancer

Stem-cell therapy for treatment of stroke has benefits as well as risk: Research

Study provides clear understanding of breast milk content and its effect on infants' health

Seven named recipients of GSA poster awards at 19th International C. elegans Meeting

Study shows rates of depression declining in Americans over 50

Researchers identify receptor mutation that blocked estrogen action in young woman

Research opens door to better understanding of inner-ear development process, potential treatments

New discovery may help doctors determine role of microchimerism in human diseases

General DNA sequencing can reveal previously undetectable viruses

Scientists evaluate past outbreaks and pandemic potential of H7 subtype influenza viruses

Hydrogel method form synthetic scaffolds to support formation of blood vessels in engineered tissues

Zinc exhibits ideal physiological corrosion behavior for bioabsorbable stents

New report says most psychological intervention studies do not account for placebo effect

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