Archive: 10/24/2008
New test promises quicker, more accurate evaluation for cystic fibrosis patients
Researchers at National Jewish Health have identified a simple gene-based blood test that more accurately and quickly measures cystic fibrosis patients' response to therapy than current tests. The test, a measure of inflammatory ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Oct 24, 2008 |
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Cold virus found to manipulate genes
Sneezing, runny nose and chills? You might blame the human rhinovirus (HRV), which causes 30 to 50 percent of common colds. But in reality, it's not the virus itself but HRV's ability to manipulate your genes that is the ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Oct 24, 2008 |
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Development puts an end to the evolution of endless forms
Researchers have put forward a simple model of development and gene regulation that is capable of explaining patterns observed in the distribution of morphologies and body plans (or, more generally, phenotypes). The study, ...
Biology /
Oct 24, 2008 |
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US doctors regularly prescribe real drugs as placebo treatments
Many rheumatologists and general internal medicine physicians in the US say they regularly prescribe "placebo treatments" including active drugs such as sedatives and antibiotics, but rarely admit they are doing so to their ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Oct 24, 2008 |
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Genome-wide study uncovers an increase of genetic distances towards Northern Europe
A recent study shows that genetic differences in Central Europe appear smaller than between and even within North European populations.
Biology /
Oct 24, 2008 |
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Hit all green lights with new Audi gadget
(PhysOrg.com) -- If you drive down the same roads every day, you probably know the patterns of familiar stop lights - how long they take to turn green, or when the green arrow will appear. For light-conscious ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 24, 2008 |
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