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ICTs and agricultural knowledge management: Comparative assessment of peri-urban and rural settings in Kenya
veröffentlicht am Mon, 15 Jul 2013 via www.e-agriculture.org
<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of ICTs among smallholder farmers and extension agent for knowledge management, and compare the situation in peri-urban and rural settings. The study was carried out in two districts of Kenya, o ...
e-learning programme: Smallholder Agriculture, Environment and Climate Change
veröffentlicht am Mon, 15 Jul 2013 via www.e-agriculture.org
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Artificial cells to study molecular crowding and gene expression created
veröffentlicht am Sun, 14 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Scientists have approximated molecular crowding in an artificial cellular system and found that tight quarters help the process of gene expression, especially when other conditions are less than ideal.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/QcScE0STxlw&qu ...
Antiviral enzyme contributes to several forms of cancer
veröffentlicht am Sun, 14 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have discovered that a human antiviral enzyme causes DNA mutations that lead to several forms of cancer.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/hDl_Cf4dN3w" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Undiagnosed pre-diabetes highly prevalent in early Alzheimer's disease study
veröffentlicht am Sun, 14 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
When a neurologist began enrolling people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease into a nationwide study last year, he expected to find only a handful of participants with undiagnosed glucose intolerance, as all the patients were already under a doctor's care and those with known diabetes wer ...
Kill-switch controls immune-suppressing cells, scientists discover
veröffentlicht am Sun, 14 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Scientists have uncovered the mechanism that controls whether cells that are able to suppress immune responses live or die.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/Hgv8fDNyN-o" height="1" width="1"/> ...
DNA flaws may contribute to cancer risk in people with type 2 diabetes
veröffentlicht am Sun, 14 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A type of genetic abnormality linked to cancer is more common in people with type 2 diabetes than the rest of the population, a new study has found.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/9uRcbWR-Iuo" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Key step in molecular 'dance' that duplicates DNA deciphered
veröffentlicht am Sun, 14 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Scientists have captured new details of the biochemical interactions necessary for cell division. The research may suggest ways for stopping cell division when it goes awry.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/OMlc0bKQZcA" height="1" wid ...
Proteins involved in immunity potentially cause cancer
veröffentlicht am Sun, 14 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A set of proteins involved in the body’s natural defenses produces a large number of mutations in human DNA, according to a new study. The findings suggest that these naturally produced mutations are just as powerful as known cancer-causing agents in producing tumors.<img src="http ...
Drug candidate leads to improved endurance
veröffentlicht am Sun, 14 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Scientists have shown that a drug candidate significantly increases exercise endurance in animal models.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/XUh6t97eYX0" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Plant-made drug reverses breathing paralysis, study suggests
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Paralytic drugs like succinylcholine are often used during surgery or when critically ill patients require endotracheal intubation. But if the drug is not swiftly cleared from the patient's system, the results can be deadly.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_med ...
Stem cell clues uncovered
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Proper tissue function and regeneration is supported by stem cells, which reside in so-called niches. New work identifies an important component for regulating stem cell niches, with impacts on tissue building and function. The results could have implications for disease research.<img src=&qu ...
Type of helmet may not lower concussion risk
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
40,000 high school football kids get a concussion every year, but contrary to equipment manufacturers' claims, the specific brand of helmet and helmet age were not associated with lower risk of concussion, say researchers.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medic ...
Strong pregnancy outcomes for survivors of childhood cancer
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
New research finds that almost two-thirds of female survivors of childhood cancer who tried unsuccessfully for at least a year to conceive eventually got pregnant.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/oLjazQb7BCM" height="1" width="1 ...
First in-depth study of knee cartilage repair technique shows improvement in patient outcomes and regeneration of knee cartilage
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage and improve symptoms in patients who have cartilage damage in their knee, according to a new study.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/ezUoyyDj7c0" height="1" width="1" ...
Later Clamping of Umbilical Cord May Benefit Newborns: Study
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Later Clamping of Umbilical Cord May Benefit Newborns: Study<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 12:35:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Youth Murder Rate Hits 30-Year Low: CDC
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Youth Murder Rate Hits 30-Year Low: CDC<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 12:35:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Teens Say U.S. Recession Was a Blow to Their Health
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Teens Say U.S. Recession Was a Blow to Their Health<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/12/2013 10:35:00 AM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Infant Vaccines Also Protect Seniors Against Pneumonia: Study
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Infant Vaccines Also Protect Seniors Against Pneumonia: Study<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 2:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Smoking Plus Heavy Drinking May Accelerate Mental Decline
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Smoking Plus Heavy Drinking May Accelerate Mental Decline<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 2:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Smoggy Days May Raise Your Odds for Burst Appendix
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Smoggy Days May Raise Your Odds for Burst Appendix<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 12:35:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Number of Nerve Fibers Near Prostate Tumor Tied to Aggressiveness
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Number of Nerve Fibers Near Prostate Tumor Tied to Aggressiveness<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 2:35:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Scientists Use HIV to 'Cure' 2 Rare Genetic Diseases
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Scientists Use HIV to 'Cure' 2 Rare Genetic Diseases<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 2:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
2 Million Deaths a Year Could Be Due to Air Pollution: Study
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: 2 Million Deaths a Year Could Be Due to Air Pollution: Study<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/12/2013 10:35:00 AM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Poverty Rate Still High Among U.S. Children: Report
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Poverty Rate Still High Among U.S. Children: Report<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/12/2013 10:35:00 AM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Health Tip: Avoid Bug Bites
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Health Tip: Avoid Bug Bites<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/12/2013 8:35:00 AM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Medical Errors
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Medical Errors<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/12/2013 8:35:00 AM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Maryland Delays Small-Business Enrollment
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Maryland Delays Small-Business Enrollment<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 11:00:00 AM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
West Nile Spraying Safe in Short Term: Study
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: West Nile Spraying Safe in Short Term: Study<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 8:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Women With HIV May Suffer More From Hot Flashes
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Women With HIV May Suffer More From Hot Flashes<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 6:36:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
After ACL Surgery, Another Knee Injury Likely, Study Suggests
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: After ACL Surgery, Another Knee Injury Likely, Study Suggests<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 4:35:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Experimental Melanoma Vaccine Shows Promise in Study
veröffentlicht am Sat, 13 Jul 2013 via www.medicinenet.com
Title: Experimental Melanoma Vaccine Shows Promise in Study<br />Category: Health News<br />Created: 7/11/2013 4:35:00 PM<br />Last Editorial Review: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM ...
Drug delivery: Small packages delivering huge results
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have developed an efficient system to coat tiny objects, such as bacterial cells, with thin films that assemble themselves which could have important implications for drug delivery as well as biomedical and environmental applications.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/s ...
On the trail of bacteria: Infrared light allows characterization of pathogens
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Scientists are hot on the trail of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. The researchers have developed a technique for the rapid and reliable distinction between strains that can cause chronic infections and those that cannot. Using infrared light and artificial intelligence, the scientists pres ...
Interspecies transplant works in first step for new diabetes therapy
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
In the first step toward animal-to-human transplants of insulin-producing cells for people with type 1 diabetes, scientists have successfully transplanted islets, the cells that produce insulin, from one species to another. And the islets survived without immunosuppressive drugs. Scientists deve ...
Brain region implicated in emotional disturbance in dementia patients
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A new study has demonstrated that patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) lose the emotional content/color of their memories. These findings explain why FTD patients may not vividly remember an emotionally charged event like a wedding or funeral.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ ...
Where do muscles get their power? Fifty-year-old assumptions about strength muscled aside
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
New understanding of where muscles get their power from turns 50 years of strength belief on its head. New insight could aid everything from bodybuilding to cardiac care.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/qp4FYwA17ks" height="1" width= ...
New theory uncovers cancer's deep evolutionary roots
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A new way to look at cancer -- by tracing its deep evolutionary roots to the dawn of multicellularity more than a billion years ago -- has been proposed. If their theory is correct, it promises to transform the approach to cancer therapy, and to link the origin of cancer to the origin of life an ...
Potential markers for severity of childhood arthritis
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Children who suffer from arthritis could one day receive more targeted treatment thanks to recently discovered potential markers for the severity of the disorder.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/KjNkCHLo8cM" height="1" width="1& ...
Marital status reduces risk of death from HIV/AIDS for men
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
At the height of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s men who were married were significantly less likely to die of HIV/AIDS than their single counterparts. For women, marital status had little impact on who was more likely to die of the disease. But race proved to be a significant risk factor.<img ...
Promise of 'human computing power' via crowdsourcing to speed medical research
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Utilizing crowdsourcing in medical research can improve the quality, cost, and speed of a research project while engaging large segments of the public and creating novel science.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/jFFLu9zojRA" height="1" ...
Early financial arguments are a predictor of divorce
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A researcher finds correlation between financial arguments, decreased relationship satisfaction.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/htMo1o8qsZQ" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Creating an ICT-based marketing tool: a case of Lammasguru Ky
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via www.e-agriculture.org
<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> ICT becomes an essential means in every type of business. It creates various opportunities for business development. Use of effective ICTbased marketing tools can help to promote and expand the business. The purpose of this Bachelor’s ...
A hidden epidemic: Street children show high levels of drug use
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A review of fifty studies of drug use among street children in 22 countries sheds new light on the magnitude of the problem, the causes and health consequences of drug use among street children.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/_rtRgAZuvjg" hei ...
Injecting iron supplement lets scientists track transplanted stem cells
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A new, noninvasive technique for tracking stem cells after transplantation -- developed by a cross-disciplinary team of radiologists, chemists, statisticians and materials scientists -- could help surgeons determine whether a procedure to repair injured or worn-out knees is successful.<img sr ...
Gang members found to suffer unprecedented levels of psychiatric illness
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Young men who are gang members suffer unprecedented levels of psychiatric illness, placing a heavy burden on mental health services, according to new research.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/9j5pN4LCz4o" height="1" width="1&quo ...
Women at risk of developing postpartum psychosis need close monitoring, says new review
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
There are clear risk factors for postpartum psychosis that all women should be asked about antenatally to ensure early recognition and prompt treatment of the condition, says a new review.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/EFVD28YS9r0" height=&q ...
Air pollution responsible for more than 2 million deaths worldwide each year, experts estimate
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
More than two million deaths occur globally each year as a direct result of human-caused outdoor air pollution, a new study has found. In addition, while it has been suggested that a changing climate can exacerbate the effects of air pollution and increase death rates, the study shows that this ...
Novel bicycle saddle prevents chafing, pain and other damage associated with the genital area
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have developed a novel bicycle saddle that prevents chafing, pain and other damage associated with the genital area as impotence and prostatitis. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/B95Yi1Ovpes" height="1" width=& ...
Stress fracture risk may be modifiable
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Programs to improve movement patterns may help prevent stress fractures in athletes and military personnel, say researchers.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/E1gJEttmJn8" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Corticosteroid injections may help injured NFL players return to play sooner
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Corticosteroid injections may speed-up the return time for National Football League (NFL) players suffering high ankle sprains, according to new research. Players treated with these injections typically returned 40% faster or approximately 10 days earlier than those not receiving the same treatm ...
Range of motion may be a predictor for elbow injuries in major league baseball pitchers
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Certain elements of a pitcher’s throwing mechanics can increase the risk for elbow injuries.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/xqdDh15Df6Q" height="1" width="1"/> ...
mAgri: Designing for the farmer's journey
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via www.e-agriculture.org
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Federal report shows drop in proportion of children in US population
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via www.nih.gov
Annual statistics compilation forecasts increasing diversity. ...
ICT tools come to the aid of farmers
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via www.e-agriculture.org
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When dismal infrastructure affects the entire agrifood system
veröffentlicht am Fri, 12 Jul 2013 via www.e-agriculture.org
<p>I have been visiting Lawra and Wa Districts in the Upper West Region of Ghana last week as part of the <a href="http://waterandfood.org/">CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food</a>’s <a href="http://fr.slideshare.net/ILRI/cpwf-volta-basin-project- ...
Use redistricting maps to make organ allocation more equitable, researchers advocate
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Using the same type of mathematical formulas used to draw political redistricting maps, researchers say they have developed a model that would allow for the more equitable allocation of livers from deceased donors for transplantation.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/ ...
Gene therapy using lentivirus to treat Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome promising
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have developed a new gene therapy approach to treatment of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, a fatal inherited form of immunodeficiency.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/g3gOgN4pZKs" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Nerves play key role in triggering prostate cancer and influencing its spread
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers 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 treat ...
Cry analyzer seeks clues to babies' health
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have developed a new tool that analyzes the cries of babies, searching for clues to potential health or developmental problems. Slight variations in cries, mostly imperceptible to the human ear, can be a "window into the brain" that could allow for early intervention.<im ...
Obese dads pass on predisposition to obesity and metabolic disorders to their kids
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
If you are obese and hope to be a father, here's another reason to lose weight: your children and grandchildren may inherit your waistline or metabolic disorders. Scientists have discovered in mice that obese fathers, even those with no symptoms of diabetes, passed this negative trait on most fr ...
Whole chickens from farmers markets may have more pathogenic bacteria
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Raw, whole chickens purchased from farmers markets throughout Pennsylvania contained significantly higher levels of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness compared to those purchased from grocery stores in the region, according to a small-scale study.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner. ...
Ground-breaking new method of 'starving' cancer cells
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have discovered a novel way of killing cancer cells. The scientists found a new potential treatment for cancer, which leaves the body's healthy cells undamaged, unlike traditional therapies such as radiotherapy.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medi ...
Engineers develop novel method to increase lifespan of joint replacements
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers in the United Kingdom have completed a project that will enable surgeons to fit joint replacements with longer, optimized lifespans.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/io3nXLNbk7w" height="1" width="1"/> ...
First full genome sequencing for autism: Promise for future diagnosis, prevention and treatment
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
New research has found that full genome sequencing provides the definitive look at wide ranging genetic variations associated with ASD. Inherited, de novo and X-linked genetic alterations found in one half of the affected families sequenced included four newly identified risk genes, nine known a ...
Hippo pathway to better cancer treatment? Unusual key to regulating cell growth
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have discovered a potential new pathway to treat cancer by asking some odd questions about the size of animals.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/nfSTgnxXDFE" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Critical pathway in cell cycle may lead to cancer development
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers' findings on chromosome shortening suggest a potential target to arrest cancer cell growth.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/RXZEhxPrA-w" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Researchers regenerate retina in mice using neuronal reprogramming
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers in Spain have managed to regenerate the retina in mice using neuronal reprogramming. There are currently several lines of research that explore the possibility of tissue regeneration through cell reprogramming. One of the mechanisms being studied is reprogramming through cell fusion. ...
Delayed puberty: First estrogen receptor mutation found in a young woman
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
A receptor mutation that essentially blocks estrogen's action has been identified for the first time in a female, researchers report.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~4/6FezYI8azqI" height="1" width="1"/> ...
Molecular discovery puts cancer treatment in a new perspective
veröffentlicht am Thu, 11 Jul 2013 via feeds.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have obtained ground-breaking new knowledge about proteases - important enzymes which, among other things, play a role in the development of cancer cells. The findings may be significant for the development of cancer drugs.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily ...
