Anti-aging hormone Klotho inhibits renal fibrosis, cancer growth
A natural hormone known to inhibit aging can also protect kidneys against renal fibrosis, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have demonstrated.
Biochemistry
Apr 13, 2011
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Researchers identify new role for cilia protein in mitosis
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School have described a previously unknown role for the cilia protein IFT88 in mitosis, the process by which a dividing cell separates its chromosomes containing the ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 4, 2011
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Kidney close-up: Scientists' prize-winning images rich with detail, data
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at Harvard have created breathtaking 3-D images of an entire organ, moving a step closer to understanding the complex development of the kidney. Their work provides a detailed view of the intricate ...
Other
Mar 28, 2011
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Taking after master: US pets obese, too, study finds
Just like their human masters, a majority of American pets have a weight problem, a study released Thursday says.
Plants & Animals
Feb 24, 2011
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Adult kidney stem cells found in fish
(PhysOrg.com) -- It has long been a given that adult humans -- and mammals in general -- lack the capacity to grow new nephrons, the kidney?s delicate blood filtering tubules, which has meant that dialysis, and ultimately ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 26, 2011
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Blood pressure control system found in kidney's structural units
A new finding shows how the million working units in the kidney regulate salt handling. This identifies a new possible therapeutic target for treating high blood pressure.
Biochemistry
Jan 14, 2011
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US orders more testing of chromium-6 in tap water
The Environmental Protection Agency has asked local US communities to test more carefully for hexavalent chromium, a probable carcinogen.
Environment
Jan 13, 2011
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US water has large amounts of likely carcinogen: study
A US environmental group has found that drinking water in 35 American cities contains hexavalent chromium, a probable carcinogen, The Washington Post reported Sunday.
Environment
Dec 19, 2010
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Research of Danish astronomer's remains completed
Scientists have concluded taking samples of the remains of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe that they hope could help them shed light on his sudden death more than 400 years ago.
Archaeology
Nov 18, 2010
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Concerns about the safety of certain 'healthful' plant-based antioxidants
Scientists are calling for more research on the possibility that some supposedly healthful plant-based antioxidants -- including those renowned for their apparent ability to prevent cancer -- may actually aggravate or even ...
Biochemistry
Oct 27, 2010
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