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Indian origin scientist identifies new gene trigger for preeclampsia
A scientist of Indian origin and his team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), have identified a gene called COMT - commonly associated with schizophrenia - that plays a role in preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity. ANI
Videogames dont make boys violent
Playing violent videogames do not turn young boys into criminal or violent people, according to two Harvard Medical School psychologists. ANI
Virus mimics human protein to capture cell growth machinery
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Harvard Medical School have shed light on the deceptive nature viruses by finding that the human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) can mimic a common regulatory protein to seize normal cell growth machinery, upsetting a cells primary anti-cancer mechanism. ANI
Folic acid, B vitamins dont reduce cardiovascular risk in women
A new study has found that long-term supplementation of folic acid and vitamin B supplements do not protect women against heart disease and stroke. ANI
Study shows shape matters, even in hearing
Scientists at the Vanderbilt University have shown that shape matters, even in hearing, by establishing a direct link between the cochleas curvature and the low-frequency hearing limit of more than a dozen different mammals. ANI
T Rexs ancestors were chickens and ostriches
Genetic sequencing by scientists has shown link of Tyrannosaurus rex with birds like chickens and ostriches, thus providing further evidence for the theory that dinosaurs closest living relatives are modern-day birds. ANI
Following a Good Start to the Year Shire Reaffirms Full Year 2008 Financial Guidance
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Migraine frequency may be an indicator for cardiovascular risk in women
Women having weekly migraine are more likely to have a stroke than those with fewer migraines or no migraine at all, says a new study. ANI
Scientists unveil 3 molecules that may inhibit unwanted cell death
Tufts University researchers in the US have uncovered three molecules that inhibit the protein RIP1 kinase, which can direct cell death. ANI
Too little sleep and too much TV can make tots overweight
Babies and toddlers who sleep for less than 12 hours a day and watch too much television are twice as likely to be overweight by the time they are three, according to a new study. ANI
Stem cells from skin offer vital clues to diseases
Researchers at the Harvard Medical School have created stem cells from skin taken from patients with seven different diseases, thus raising hopes for potential new treatments.The technique of making patients skin cells to act as stem cells will allow researchers to gain insights into the cause of illnesses including Type 1 diabetes, Downs syndrome and Huntingtons disease. ANI
Study finds insulin inhibits master gene regulator that increases lifespan
Joslin Diabetes Center researchers have identified a previously unknown effect of insulin that has a major role to play in aging and longevity. ANI
Phosphagenics Initiates its Phase 2 Clinical Trial in Type 1 Diabetes
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Awakening dormant stem cells holds hope for regenerating damaged retina
Researchers at Schepens Eye Research Institute have given new hope for regenerating the human retina damaged by disease or injury - by successfully awakening sleeping stem cells. ANI
Scientists use near-infrared light to detect Alzheimers
Researchers at Bedford, Massachusetts have developed a novel technique that can detect signs of Alzheimers disease by examining brain tissue with the help of near-infrared light. ANI
Educated individuals live longer than the less-educated: Study
The more educated you are, the longer you will live - at least according to a new study by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Harvard University. ANI
Asian monkey gene that blocks AIDS viruses identified
A gene in Asian monkeys that may have developed as a defence against lentiviruses, the group of viruses that includes HIV, has been identified by researchers at the Harvard Medical School. ANI
Common BP drug may help reduce cocaine cravings
A new study in mice conducted by researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School has indicated that diltiazem, a drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure, might help in reducing cocaine cravings. ANI
Scientists reveal embryonic origins of diabetes
Researchers have shown that autoimmune diseases, like Type 1 diabetes, may not stem from defects in the immune system alone, but also could be triggered by certain embryo defects. ANI
New chemical toolkit reveals how drugs affect mitochondrial function
A team of scientists from Harvard Medical School and Broad Institute has developed a chemical toolkit for manipulating mitochondria-tiny organelles floating around in cellular cytoplasm that are often described as the cells battery packs-in its normal cellular environment. ANI
ORBIS International's Flying Eye Hospital Returns to Myanmar
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MIT researchers create gecko inspired waterproof bandage
Researchers in the US have created a waterproof adhesive bandage inspired by the sticky surface of a gecko lizards paws. ANI
DCIS patients overestimate breast cancer risks due to anxiety
A study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston has cited that increased level of anxiety may lead women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the most common form of non-invasive breast cancer, to overestimate their risk of recurrence or dying from breast cancer ANI
Fatty acids helpful in treating dry eye syndrome
Researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) Cornea Service Director and Harvard Medical School have found that alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a fatty acid supplied by diet can significantly decrease dry eye syndrome (DES). ANI
Alzheimers mystery unravelled?
A new study in mice has shown that formation of brain protein plaques may be the first step towards Alzheimers disease, and it can happen within a single day. ANI
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