Archive: 01/13/2009
Switchboard in the brain helps us learn and remember at the same time
The healthy brain is in a constant struggle between learning new experiences and remembering old experiences, a new study in this week's PLoS Biology reports. Virtually all social interactions require the rapid exchange of new ...
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Study in mice shows mechanisms behind immune responses to brain tumors
Findings from a study conducted in mice, published in the open access journal PLoS Medicine next week, provide new insights into how an effective immune response to brain tumors could potentially be brought about in humans ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jan 13, 2009 |
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Misuse of Vicks VapoRub may harm infants and toddlers
Vicks® VapoRub®, the popular salve used to relieve symptoms of cough and congestion, may be harmful for infants and toddlers. New research appearing in the January issue of Chest, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Colleg ...
Jan 13, 2009 |
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Tequila boom triggers social, environmental hangover in Mexico
New North Carolina State University research shows that tequila's surge in popularity over the past 15 years has been a boon for industry, but is triggering a significant hangover of social and environmental ...
Jan 13, 2009 |
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Antibodies produced within joints in rheumatoid arthritis
Antibodies produced within the joints themselves may be responsible for joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research published in PLoS Medicine.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 13, 2009 |
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Cross-border health programs could reduce maternal and child deaths
A policy promoting "cross-border" health programs could contribute to reducing maternal and child mortality in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, says an international team of health experts in this week's PLoS Medicine.
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Organometallic compounds as new drugs? Cobalt-containing aspirin complex with potential anti-tumor properties
Despite considerable progress in modern chemotherapy, there remains a large demand for innovative anti-tumor agents. A new approach involves modeling the pharmacological properties of established drugs with organometallic ...
Jan 13, 2009 |
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