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Staying positive is good for mens hearts
Men really should learn to stay positive, for a new study has found that optimism is good for their hearts. ANI
DuPont Gives Grants to Young Professors Developing Novel Science of Company Interest
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Study explains how low blood flow promotes vascular disease
In a rodent study on circulation, researchers have found evidence that a key protein, called cyclophilin A, leads to clogging of arteries in two ways, and that lowering levels of it opens them up. ANI
Heres why soccer moms and dads go nuts on the sidelines
Parents cheering their kids during a school football game is a common sight, but there are times when folks turn too wild and aggressive that they end up embroiling themselves in violent fights. Now, scientists have attributed uch off the field behaviour to parents personality types. ANI
Heres why soccer moms and dads go nuts on the sidelines
Parents cheering their kids during a school football game is a common sight, but there are times when folks turn too wild and aggressive that they end up embroiling themselves in violent fights. Now, scientists have attributed uch off the field behaviour to parents personality types. ANI
Scientists identify molecular trick behind Salmonellas fierceness
A team of scientists from the University of Rochester Medical Center claims to have identified a molecular trick that may explain part of Salmonellas fierceness. ANI
Mountains may experience a growth spurt that can double their heights
A new study has revealed that mountains may experience a growth spurt that can double their heights in as little as two to four million years, which is several times faster than the prevailing tectonic theory suggests. ANI
Human stem cells halt fatal nerve disease in brain-impaired mice
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center have used human stem cells to cure mice afflicted with a neurological condition similar to a set of diseases in children that are invariably fatal. ANI
Researchers develop vaccine that stops Alzheimers in mice
Researchers from University of Rochester Medical Centre have developed a new vaccine, which triggers an immune response that may protect against Alzheimers without causing inflammation or significant side effects. ANI
One-third of US parents have low-level knowledge of child development
Researchers from the University of Rochester have found that almost one-third of U.S. parents have a surprisingly low-level knowledge of typical infant development and unrealistic expectations for their childs physical, social and emotional growth. ANI
Study reveals risk of first depression episode late in life
People above 70 years of age, who are susceptible to anxiety, worry, distress and insecurity, are prone to a risk for a first lifetime episode of clinically significant depression, says a study, led by a University of Rochester Medical Center researcher. ANI
Leaky blood vessels may play key role in Lou Gehrigs progression
A new study from University of Rochester Medical Centre has found that leaky blood vessels that are unable to protect the spinal cord from toxins may play a crucial role in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrigs disease progression. ANI
Overweight kids have fewer cavities: Study
A new study by researchers at the Eastman Dental Center, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, has found that overweight kids have fewer cavities and healthier teeth as compared to normal weight children. ANI
Scientists compress music files 1000 times smaller than MP3s
Scientists at the University of Rochester have come up with a way to reproduce music into a computer file thats 1,000 times smaller than a comparable high-quality MP3 file. ANI
Spit tests may soon replace painful blood test pin pricks
Painful blood tests may soon be a thing of the past when it comes to testing for cancer, heart disease or diabetes, for they may be replaced by a simple spit test. ANI
Red wine antioxidant may help destroy pancreatic cancer
Researchers already know that a glass or two of red wine a day is good for the heart. Now, theyve found that a naturally occurring antioxidant in grape and wine can help destroy pancreatic cancer cells. ANI
Stopping a receptor called nogo opens ways to keep the brain sharp
Want to keep your brain sharp? Well, then the new findings about a protein called the nogo receptor might be of great help. ANI
Kids of stressed parents more susceptible to illness
Stressed parents dont only make themselves susceptible to various diseases but also do the same for their kids, says a new University of Rochester study. ANI
Stopping a receptor called nogo opens ways to keep the brain sharp
Want to keep your brain sharp? Well, then the new findings about a protein called the nogo receptor might be of great help. ANI
Kids of stressed parents more susceptible to illness
Stressed parents dont only make themselves susceptible to various diseases but also do the same for their kids, says a new University of Rochester study. ANI
How brain visually judges depth with one eye
While it is common knowledge that humans visually judge depth when the brain compares images from the two eyes, scientists have now found out that the brain can also judge depth when a person sees with only one eye. ANI
Planets and stars helped to create dusty planetary nebula
Astronomers at the University of Rochester, US, have determined that low-mass stars and possibly even super-Jupiter-sized planets may indeed be responsible for creating the planetary nebula. ANI
Second ingredient in cigarette smoke that delays bone healing identified
US researchers have identified a second ingredient in cigarette smoke that delays bone healing after fractures. ANI
Lack of sleep linked to more injuries in kids
Children who do not get adequate sleep are likely to sustain more injuries, according to a new study. ANI
Common genetic defect raises smokers risk of early heart attack
A new study has unearthed evidence that a common genetic defect significantly increases a smokers risk of an early heart attack. ANI
Early colon cancer screening may benefit smokers
A study at University of Rochester Medical Center, has suggested that screening for colorectal cancer, currently recommended to start at age 50 for most people, should start 5 to 10 years earlier for people with a significant lifetime exposure to tobacco smoke. ANI
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