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Structure of key breast cancer target enzyme unraveled
A researcher at Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute has moved a step closer to a cure, and possibly the prevention, of the most common type of breast cancer. ANI
Smoking claimed 673,000 Chinese lives in 2005
A multinational research team, led by scientists at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, has lent more force to the suggestion that smoking is a significant risk factor for mortality and disease. ANI
Genetic mutations can predict childhood leukaemia relapse
A collaborative study by American researchers has revealed that changes in a gene called IKAROS can help predict a high likelihood of relapse in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). ANI
Teens who resist liquor ads, peer pressure less likely to become alcoholic
Adolescents who have the ability to resist alcohol advertising gimmicks and peer pressure are less likely to indulge in alcohol use, according to a new study. ANI
Scientists discover how certain proteins control programmed cell death
Researchers at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital have achieved a breakthrough understanding how certain proteins control the process of apoptosis, which rids the body of faulty or unneeded cells. ANI
Elevated allergen levels in homes associated with asthma
Researchers have revealed that exposure to increased allergen levels in home may trigger asthmatic symptoms in allergic individuals. ANI
Low fat diets more likely to reduce heart disease risk than low-carb diets
According to a new study, low-fat diets are more effective in preserving and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system than low-carbohydrate, Atkins-like diets. ANI
Genetic factors in smoking boost chronic bronchitis risk
It is long known that smoking is responsible for respiratory diseases like chronic bronchitis. However, Swedish researchers have discovered that genes also play a major role in the development of the disease. ANI
Certain vitamin supplements linked to increased lung cancer risk
A new study has revealed that higher intake of Vitamin E supplements do not protect against lung cancer, and may in fact increase the risk of developing it. ANI
Genetic factors in smoking boost chronic bronchitis risk
It is long known that smoking is responsible for respiratory diseases like chronic bronchitis. However, Swedish researchers have discovered that genes also play a major role in the development of the disease. ANI
Certain vitamin supplements linked to increased lung cancer risk
A new study has revealed that higher intake of Vitamin E supplements do not protect against lung cancer, and may in fact increase the risk of developing it. ANI
Indian origin scientists use live cells to detect food-borne pathogens, toxins
Two West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences alumni, currently associated with Purdue University, have shown that a novel technique can help screen thousands of samples of food or water for several dangerous food-borne pathogens simultaneously. ANI
