News tagged with suicides
Blocking tumor's 'death switch' paradoxically stops tumor growth
Every cell contains machinery for self-destruction, used to induce death when damaged or sick. But according to a new research study, a receptor thought to mediate cell suicide in normal cells may actually be responsible ...
May 26, 2010 |
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Discovery of cellular 'switch' may provide new means of triggering cell death, treating disease
A research team led by the University of Colorado at Boulder has discovered a previously unknown cellular "switch" that may provide researchers with a new means of triggering programmed cell death, findings ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Mar 11, 2010 |
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Study shows religion is a potent force for cooperation, conflict
Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to an article in a special issue of Science.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 17, 2012 |
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Boron-nitride nanotubes show potential in cancer treatment
A new study has shown that adding boron-nitride nanotubes to the surface of cancer cells can double the effectiveness of Irreversible Electroporation, a minimally invasive treatment for soft tissue tumors in the liver, lung, ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Apr 26, 2012 |
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Record reaction cascade yields cancer drug candidate
(PhysOrg.com) -- New active substances can be produced quickly and efficiently with the help of reaction cascades. Once set in motion, these processes lead to the desired end product via a series of intermediate steps which ...
Dec 26, 2011 |
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Robot guards to patrol South Korean prisons
Robot guards with sensors to detect abnormal behaviour will soon begin patrolling South Korean prisons to ease the burden on their human counterparts, researchers said Thursday.
Nov 24, 2011 |
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Happiest places have highest suicide rates says new research
The happiest countries and happiest U.S. states tend to have the highest suicide rates, according to research from the UK’s University of Warwick, Hamilton College in New York and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 21, 2011 |
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Researchers identify genetic link to attempted suicide
A study of thousands of people with bipolar disorder suggests that genetic risk factors may influence the decision to attempt suicide.
Mar 28, 2011 |
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Jekyll and Hyde: Cells' executioner can also stave off death
An enzyme viewed as an executioner, because it can push cells to commit suicide, may actually short circuit a second form of cell death, researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have discovered.
Mar 03, 2011 |
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Protein identified that serves as a switch in a key pathway of programmed cell death
Work led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists identified how cells flip a switch between cell survival and cell death that involves a protein called FLIP.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Mar 02, 2011 |
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Researchers discover how a common virus cheats death
(PhysOrg.com) -- Findings could arm medical scientists with the ability to shut down many viruses at an earlier stage.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 17, 2011 |
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Large Studies Link Asthma and Air Pollution to Suicide Risk
(PhysOrg.com) -- Suicide rates increase not only as a result of mental illness, but also when there are difficulties with breathing, according to two large Asian population studies that detected the effects of air pollution ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 19, 2010 |
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Scientists find natural way to curb your greed
(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Manchester scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring appetite suppressant that could be used to make a diet drug without side effects.
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Jul 05, 2010 |
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Anti-depressant type does not affect suicide rate: study
Suicidal behavior in adults taking anti-depressants does not vary depending on what medication they are on, according to a study released Monday.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 03, 2010 |
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Measuring the suicidal mind
Following the suicide of a relative or close friend, surviving family members and friends are left with a number of painful questions: "What made them do it?," "Why didn't they get help?" The most troublesome question is ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 12, 2010 |
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