Yale scientists find stem cells that tell hair it's time to grow
Yale researchers have discovered the source of signals that trigger hair growth, an insight that may lead to new treatments for baldness.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 1, 2011
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Exercise boosts health by influencing stem cells to become bone, not fat, researchers find
McMaster researchers have found one more reason to exercise: working out triggers influential stem cells to become bone instead of fat, improving overall health by boosting the body's capacity to make blood.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 1, 2011
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Molecular study shows unexpected effects of toxin
Scientists from the University of Birmingham studying the effects of the widely-used pesticide fenitrothion, have discovered unexpected cell damage in a common freshwater fish, roach, exposed to the toxin.
Ecology
Aug 8, 2011
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Fish placenta is unfavourable survival strategy
Fish with a placenta struggle to adapt to rapid changes in the food supply. They probably evolved in a stable, food-rich environment. As ecosystems change under the influence of humans, they are experiencing greater difficulty ...
Ecology
Jul 11, 2011
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Gorillas, unlike humans, gorge protein yet stay slim
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Massey University scientist's study on how wild gorillas in Uganda stay healthy by gorging on protein has highlighted fundamental differences in the way eating habits of various species evolve.
Plants & Animals
Jun 23, 2011
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'Wrong'-time eating reduces fertility in fruit flies
Dieticians will tell you it isn't healthy to eat late at night: it's a recipe for weight gain. In fruit flies, at least, there's another consequence: reduced fertility.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 7, 2011
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Enzymes turn vegetable oils into fuel through a flexible two-step process
Biodiesel is a promising future fuel, particularly because it can be made from a wide variety of renewable sources such as crude vegetable oils and waste fats produced by commercial kitchens. Conventional chemical processes ...
Biochemistry
May 30, 2011
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Blueberries may inhibit development of fat cells
The benefits of blueberry consumption have been demonstrated in several nutrition studies, more specifically the cardio-protective benefits derived from their high polyphenol content. Blueberries have shown potential to have ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 10, 2011
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Warning labels better than a fat tax, study shows
Warning labels on junk food would be more effective than a "fat" tax for deterring overweight people from making unhealthy purchases, a new University of Alberta study has found.
Social Sciences
Apr 7, 2011
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Micro-RNA blocks the effect of insulin in obesity
(PhysOrg.com) -- German researchers have discovered a new mechanism that leads to the development of type 2 diabetes in obesity.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 31, 2011
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