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for Sunday, October 31, 2010
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Human induced pluripotent stem cells generated to further treatments for lung disease (October 30, 2010) -- Researchers have generated 100 new lines of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from individuals with lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis and emphysema. The new stem cell lines could possibly lead to new treatments for these debilitating diseases. The findings demonstrate the first time lung disease-specific iPSC have been created in a lab. ... > full story
Jekyll-Hyde microRNA binding variant linked to improved outcome in early-stage colorectal cancer (October 30, 2010) -- A variant site linked to poor outcome in advanced colorectal cancer has now been found to predict improved prognosis in early stages of cancer, according to new research. ... > full story
Halloween safety tips for families: Precautions you should take to keep your children safe (October 30, 2010) -- Monsters, goblins and super-heroes will soon be descending on homes everywhere and while Halloween is a time for fun and treats, certain dangers abound. ... > full story
Shuttle mice to boost disease research: Experiment on last flight of Discovery will probe spaceflight-induced immune-system impairment (October 30, 2010) -- When the space shuttle Discovery lifts off on its final flight Nov. 2, its six astronauts will be joined by 16 mice -- part of a long-term NASA effort aimed at understanding why spaceflight makes humans more vulnerable to infection by viruses and bacteria. ... > full story
New test measures DNA methylation levels to predict colon cancer (October 30, 2010) -- An investigational DNA methylation test could alter the screening landscape for colorectal cancer, according to new research. ... > full story
High level of practical intelligence a factor in entrepreneurial success (October 30, 2010) -- General intelligence is not enough. Practical intelligence can mean the difference between entrepreneurial success or failure. Psychologists have identified multiple kinds of intelligence, but a new study has found one -- practical intelligence -- to be an indicator of likely entrepreneurial success. ... > full story
Spice in curry could prevent liver damage (October 30, 2010) -- The chemical in curry could prevent or treat liver fibrosis, according to new research. ... > full story
Low birth weight may lead to poor growth rate in children with kidney disease (October 30, 2010) -- The lower the birth weight, the greater the chance of poor growth rate in children with chronic kidney disease, according to a new study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. ... > full story
Women with anorexia nervosa more likely to have unplanned pregnancies, study finds (October 30, 2010) -- A new study has found that women with anorexia nervosa are much more likely to have both unplanned pregnancies and induced abortions than women who don't have the serious eating disorder. ... > full story
Bed rest can harm, instead of help, in pregnancy complications, research suggests (October 29, 2010) -- Bed rest may not be the best option for preventing preterm labor and may even cause harm to the mother and baby, according to an integrative literature review. ... > full story
Three-dimensional maps of brain wiring (October 29, 2010) -- Scientists have developed a software tool that physicians can use to easily study the wiring of the brains of their patients. The tool converts MRI scans using special techniques to three-dimensional images. This now makes it possible to view a total picture of the winding roads and their contacts without having to operate. ... > full story
Researchers use math, maps to plot malaria elimination plan (October 29, 2010) -- An international team of researchers has used mathematical models and maps to estimate the feasibility of eliminating malaria from countries that have the deadliest form of the disease. ... > full story
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