Subscribe to this tag Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
Health - November 6, 2009
Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say
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Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice
Health - November 5, 2009
Study findings may lead to way to prevent this cause of death in people
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Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed
Health - November 5, 2009
Findings could aid understanding of human diseases, scientists say
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Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms
Health - November 5, 2009
Body-wide survey also finds unique mix of bacteria for each person
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Tapping the Power of the Local Library Anytime, Anywhere
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David LaGesse
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Money - November 4, 2009
Public libraries offer free Web access to powerful and otherwise expensive databases.
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Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels
Health - November 2, 2009
PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say
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Pumpkin May Fight Yeast Infections
Health - October 30, 2009
Age-old folk remedy may lead to new antibiotic therapy, study finds
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Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
Health - October 30, 2009
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher
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Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors
Health - October 30, 2009
Vampire bats, spiders and even a monster have sparked new treatments
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Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Health - October 28, 2009
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking
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Sperm May Play Role in Transmission of HIV
Health - October 26, 2009
Semen isn't the only way men spread virus during sex, new research shows
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Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease
Health - October 24, 2009
Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests
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Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons
Health - October 23, 2009
Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior
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Chimps Show Signs of Culture
Health - October 23, 2009
Animals conform to behavior dictated by society in which they live, researchers say
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Scientists Discover Gene Key to Human Speech
Health - October 22, 2009
Special region found only in people offers clues to language development
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Some Parts of Human Genome Get Lost
Health - October 22, 2009
Technology allows scientists to spot non-essential DNA base pairs
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Drug Use in Teens May Damage Memory Years Later
Health - October 22, 2009
Young rats given amphetamines suffered short-term losses as adults, study finds
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Study Finds Less Toxic Treatment for Myeloma
Health - October 22, 2009
Lower dose of standard medication leads to better outcome, researchers say
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Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Health - October 21, 2009
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say
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Radiation Treatments Made Safer for Cancer Patients
Health - October 21, 2009
In mice, scientists say they can protect healthy tissue
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Sex With a Partner Makes Evolutionary Sense: Study
Health - October 21, 2009
In worm model, genes gained from two parents helped offspring thrive, study shows
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Blood Protein May Predict Heart Attack But Not Stroke
Health - October 21, 2009
More study needed into how CRP levels influence risk
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Worldwide Vaccine Availability Reaches All-Time High: Report
Health - October 21, 2009
Experts urge international community to continue to push for progress
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Brain Protein Tied to Retardation
Health - October 21, 2009
Growth factor could help cells communicate with each other, researchers say
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Cancer Drug May Help Scleroderma
Health - October 20, 2009
Gleevec improved skin and lung function in patient study
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