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Recent Articles on Research & Development

Shielding Against Parkinson's Disease
Scientists identify protective protein against neurodegenerative disorders

Repairing Cartilage
Polymer fills in wounds, provides scaffolding for new growth

Fighting Fungal Infections
Scientists find way to enhance activity of peptides that battle them

Zebrafish May Give Clues to Stomach Problems
Transparent fish offer new way to study gut development

Does Home Dialysis Work?
Study will compare it to clinic-based dialysis for kidney failure patients

Study Takes Jab at Smell Theory
It finds vibrations have nothing to do with the scent of something

Stem Cells May Not Be Answer to Heart Repair
Studies find they couldn't rejuvenate damaged heart muscle

Tricky Tumors
Study shows how they evade immune system

Treating Paralyzed Vocal Chords
International study will examine effect of calcium hydroxylapatite injections

Taking the Bite Out of Bloodstains
Snake venom enzyme may help remove such spots from clothing, study says

Heat Treatment for Breast Tumors Looks Promising
Pilot study finds the minimally invasive procedure safe

Painkillers May Ward Off Ovarian Cancer
Anti-inflammatory drugs could lower tumor risk, researchers say

Even Mild Psoriasis a Problem for Sufferers
Many with small patches on skin dissatisfied with treatment

Nerve Damage Can Be Extensive
It can happen on one side of body and affect other, researchers found

Finding the First Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Molecular, cellular changes may point to early stages of disease

Genetic Link to Liver Cancer Found
Mice without gene didn't develop tumors in lab tests

'Morning After' Pill Doesn't Affect Teen Sexual Behavior
They're not more likely to have unprotected sex with easy access to contraceptive

New DNA Test Catches Colon Cancer
Genetic marker may help identify malignancies without need for colonoscopy

Another Study Debunks AIDS-Polio Vaccine Theory
Chimps from Congo carry different strain of disease, researchers found

Fertility Supplement Shows Promise
Study found a third of women having difficulty conceiving became pregnant

Lawn Chemicals Can Cause Cancer in Some Dogs
Exposure increases bladder cancer risk in Scottish terriers

Study Favors Premarin for Osteoporosis
Finds equine estrogen beats raloxifene at preventing bone loss

Hypotension Treatment Gets Good Reviews
Patients with low blood pressure problem satisfied with new drug

Alternatives to Mammograms on Horizon
Study examines 3 new breast-imaging methods

'Pacing' Your Hunger Pangs
Device for stomach regulates hunger with electrical impulses

New Anthrax Vaccine to Be Tested
Study in 12 American cities will see if experimental version an improvement

Online Workshop for Arthritis to Be Tested
Program will help patients work with pain

Hope for Those Who Can't Use Their Hands
Electrodes provide signals needed to control prosthetic hand

Peel Away High Cholesterol
Compounds in orange and tangerine peels lower lipid levels

Researchers Target Liver Disease in Kids
Two types of fatty cell illness diagnosed in obese children

Soy May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
Researchers found molecule suppressed tumor cells in mice

Doubts Surface About Over-the-Counter Statins
British decision to let drug be sold without a prescription called "unfortunate"

Good Workout Works Your Brain
Study finds exercise stimulates neuron growth

Why Antihistamines Put You to Sleep
Dog study finds histamines critical for waking up

Making a Vivid Memory
Study examines how brain creates detailed recollections

Figs Fight Off Food Poisoning
Fruit and its extracts inhibit growth of harmful food microbes

New Weapon Against Yeast Infections Found
Peptide molecule may offer alternative treatment for common vaginal problem

Halting Cancer's Spread
Blocking cellular enzyme may stop progression of disease, study says

Most People Are Their Own Worst Judge
Many overestimate, underestimate their abilities, study finds

Major Advance Made in Gene Therapy
Researchers find safer way to deliver therapeutic DNA to cells

Sniffing Out the Secrets of Smell
Studies discover the details of how odors are detected

Losing the Fat May Be Key to Longer Life
Lean mice live longer than their plumper kin, and now researchers may know why.

Melanoma Vaccine Shows Promise
Researchers say peptide-derived treatment uses patient's own immune system to fight disease

New Weapon Against Pancreatic Cancer Found
Experimental vaccine appears to stimulate immune activity

New Drug Prolongs Life of Prostate Cancer Patients
Docetaxel, made from yew tree needles, buys time in advanced cases

Alzheimer's Patients Don't Forget Everything
Study finds part of brain used for rote learning remains intact

Where Long-Term Memories Go
Brain starts them in one spot, stores them in another

Here's a New Way to Reduce Cholesterol
Blocking production of component of lipoproteins may fight heart disease

New Target for Treatment of Kaposi's Sarcoma
Study finds virus transforms cells that line vessel walls

Flies Possess Same Palate as Humans
That shortcake is as tasty to the bug as it is to the man

New Drug for Alzheimer's Disease to Be Tested
International study at 40 sites needs volunteers

Get the Most From Your Doctor Visits
Tips on being an informed patient

Mind Control Study Raises Hopes
Techniques used with monkeys may help disabled move objects

Not All Brain Connections Are the Same
Study finds some areas degenerate faster than others

Study Finds Glaucoma Drug Effective
Xalatan lowers pressure inside eye, Swedish researchers say

Stopping Skin Cancer's Spread
Researchers disrupt molecular link in metastasis

A New Drug That Fights 2 Bad Habits
Still in clinical trials, rimonabant curbs smoking and weight gain

'Decoy' Slows Cancer Spread
Trick kept tumors from setting up blood supply

Synthetic Meningitis Vaccine Created
More study needs to prove it improves on current version

Solving the Mystery of Huntington's Disease
Researchers find link between competing theories of brain damage

Pigeons Use Roadways to Find Their Way Home
Study found they followed major highways in general direction of their destination

Fetal Stem Cells Help Repair Stroke Damage
Animal study first to show success with technique

Stutterers Process Language Differently
Study finds they do so even when not speaking

New Insight Into Leptin's Fat-Burning Powers
Findings may offer target to fight obesity

New Therapy Speeds Stroke Recovery
Injection of immune cells into mice helped repair damage

Gene Mutations Behind Some Brain Cancers
Two areas of one gene susceptible in five forms of disease, study finds

Way Found to Predict Response to Cancer Drug
Signaling pathway may indicate who does well with Iressa

How the Dino Soared
Scientists discover T. rex was once a typical growing teen

New Trick Improves Odds in Bone Marrow Transplants
Knocking out key enzyme helps healthy stem cells thrive

Stroke Research Funding Lags in Europe
Things only slightly better in the U.S., study authors say

New Clue to Autoimmune Diseases Found
Same antibody found in Grave's disease shows up in rheumatoid arthritis

Blood Test Gauges Breast Cancer Treatment
Levels of cancer cells show whether patient is responding to therapy

Enzyme Sets Internal Clock
Its activation helps body tell difference between night and day

Protein Prompts Spread of Prostate Cancer
Treatments that block hepsin might slow cancer

Remnants of Winemaking Can Preserve Food
Grape pomace extract found effective against bacteria

Single Protein a Key Player in Skin Cancer
Stat3 sets disease development in motion, researchers find

DNA Fragments Kill Melanoma Cells
Finding may lead to new treatments for deadly form of skin cancer

Alcohol Reduces Damage After Heart Attack
In moderation, it helps keep tissue slick and clear, study finds

Easing the Agony of Alcoholism
Drug reduces drinking and improves quality of life for sufferers

Proteins May Treat Parkinson's
Rat study shows gene therapy prevented degeneration of nerve cells in brain

Part of Brain That Extinguishes Fears Found
Could lead to new therapy for anxiety disorders, researchers say

Pot Plays With the Brain
New study shows how drug alters mental functions

New Clue Explains Damage of Stroke
Researchers say high acidity leads to brain cell death

Inflammation Plays Role in Starting, Stopping Cancer
Researchers find sensitized immune system can work both ways

Advance Reported in Nonaddictive Painkiller
Researchers create plant that doesn't produce morphine

Herbal Supplement Might Prevent Prostate Cancer
Study will test Zyflamend to see if it stops disease development

Experimental Cancer Treatments for Kids Set
National coalition will focus on children who don't respond to traditional therapies

Gene Therapy Studied for Alzheimer's
Delivers nerve growth factor to damaged neurons

Cancer Drug Stalls Rare Skin Cancer
Small study finds Gleevec effective in treating dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Internet Study Looking for Best Ways to Quit Smoking
Aims to identify most effective of six cessation programs

Drunken Bees Act Like Buzzed Humans
Study may help scientists better understand alcohol's effects on men, women

Drug Treatment Keeps Multiple Sclerosis at Bay
Interferon beta given in early stages may delay onset of full-blown disease

Protein Test May Detect Lung Cancer
New method may improve diagnosis, prognosis

New Treatment Blocks Cancer's Spread
It keeps metastatic cancer cells from attacking other organs

Restless Leg Syndrome Explained
Caused by confusing signals from iron-deficient brain cells, study suggests

Key Protein in Breast, Ovarian Cancer Found
Discovery could lead to better prognosis, treatment

New Drug Helps Gout Patients
Investigational medication lowers uric acid levels

Discovery Shines Ray of Hope on Eye Diseases
Human retinal stem cells grew in eyes of lab animals

How Nerves Navigate the Developing Brain
Study offers new insight into spinal cord nerve cell growth

Scientists Find Key to Iron Disorders
Discovery might help treat anemia, hemochromatosis

Lupus Biomarkers Identified
Finding could lead to earlier, more accurate diagnosis of the autoimmune disease

Early Cancer Drug Trials Less Dangerous Than Before
Safer medicines, better oversight cited as reasons behind trend

Stem Cells Reverse Damage of Heart Attacks
Therapy tried in pigs could one day be used on humans, researchers say

Improving Cancer Care for Native Americans
U.S. grant will increase access to trials, treatments in S.D.

Looking at Blood Pressure Drug Use in Kids
Safety trial will examine whether sodium nitroprusside is safe

National Study to Focus on Children's Health
Research will include 100,000 kids in 36 states

Genetic Interplay Controls Prostate Cancer Growth
A complex picture of three key genes emerges from a mouse study

Scans Cite Scurvy as Cause of Settlers' Deaths
Imaging technology confirms it brought about French colonists' end

New Treatments for Gallstones on Horizon
Experimental compound prevented disease in mice, researchers report

Shark Cartilage No Proven Cancer Cure
More studies may show benefit in using purified components of it

More Proof That Chimp, Human Brains Share Similarities
New research shows close matches in structure between the two

Treatment Fixes Spinal Injuries in Dogs
Similar therapy a long way off for humans

Some Babies at Greater Risk for SIDS
Those lacking experience sleeping on stomachs more prone

Scientists Complete Chicken Genome
Could help in development of flu vaccines, researchers say

How Birds Learn to Sing May Give Clues to Human Language
They store songs as snippets, then sing whole tune, study finds

Blood Pressure Drug Study Halts on Good News
Newer treatment combo outperformed older regimen, researchers say

How Blood Platelets Speed Cancer's Spread
Study describes two ways they help tumors travel to bone

Two New Psoriasis Treatments May Be Ready for Human Testing
Lab studies show promise for different approaches

New Details on Parkinson Gene Outlined
Information could lead to development of new drugs

Gleevec a Cost-Effective Treatment
Study finds high price of drug balanced by expected survival increase in patients

False Memories May Work as Diet Aid
Study finds some can be convinced of bad experiences with foods

New Compound Could Enhance Chemotherapy
It might also reduce side effects of treatment, researchers suggest

Genes Influence Lung Cancer Risk
But smoking still plays dominant role, researchers add

Protein Fuels Melanoma's Growth
Discovery could lead to new treatments for deadly skin cancer, researchers say

Saliva Holds Clues to Oral Cancer
Study finds high levels of four molecules point to trouble

Protein May Protect Against Lung Disease Damage
Same molecule thought to cause problems may guard against chronic conditions

Bringing HIV Out of Hiding
Scientists say it could make virus vulnerable to powerful drugs

Checking Cancer's Growth
Scientists identify factors that tell cells to stop multiplying

Nose Airflow a Complicated Process
It's more complex than air movement over aircraft wings, study says

Cord Blood Stems Heart Attack Damage
Umbilical stem cells restored heart pumping function to near normal in rats

Rats Might Be Multilingual
Study found they can distinguish Dutch from Japanese

Olive Oil May Protect Against Breast Cancer
Lab study finds main ingredient suppresses important cancer gene

Too Little Sleep May Pack on Pounds
Study links insufficient slumber to obesity

Intestinal Immune Cell Network Discovered
Could lead to new vaccines, treatments for disease, researchers say

Antibody May Salvage Sight
Scientists find way to block retinopathy in mice

Eye Protein Plays Key Role in Allergy Response
Sets up early stages of inflammatory reaction, study says

Device Shows Promise for Spinal Cord Injury
Stimulator restored some sensation in early trial

New Gene Principle Changes the Rules
Finding could lead to new treatments for many diseases

Researchers Root Out Hearing Loss Gene
Mouse study finding could lead to hearing-restoration treatments for humans

Combo Treatment Slows Cancer Cell Growth
Could become effective therapy against cells that keep proliferating

Tobacco Industry Worked to Thwart Lung Cancer Link: Report
Efforts ran counter to public pledge to promote anti-smoking message, study claims

New Drug Targets Pancreatic Cancer Two Ways
USC researchers test compound in clinical trial

Spleen Surprise Source of Stem Cells
May hold pocket of primitive, embryonic cells, researchers discover

Procedure Helps Couple Avoid Having Baby With Rh Disease
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis skirts danger of blood imcompatibility condition

New Clues to Tumor Toughness
Researchers discover how malignant cells develop resistance to treatment

New Hope for HIV Treatment
Artificial HIV gene may help in development of protective vaccine

Poor Physical Performance Linked to Heart Risk
Rats bred to have low exercise capacity have more risk factors

Doctor Report Cards Not Always Clear
Study says they may not give complete information on quality of care

New Colon Cancer Marker Found
Levels of molecule may predict severity of disease and survival, researchers say

U.S. Embryonic Stem Cell Lines Contaminated
Animal-based molecule could render cells useless for therapy, researcher claims

Biologists Find Stem Cell Regulator
Study defines signaling system between stem cells and the niche cells that harbor them

Nervous System Development Detailed
Study outlines role of proteins in maintenance of neural stem cells

A Molecular Explanation of Why Burgers Are Bad For You
Researchers identify cholesterol-forming mechanism

'Birdbrain' Gets Some Smart Backers
International group of scientists wants the common meaning banished

New Strategy Stops Smallpox in Its Tracks
Drug may stymie virus replication once it's inside cells

'Bio-Barcode' Alzheimer's Test Only a 1st Step
Experts impressed with researchers' efforts but say larger, more comprehensive studies needed

Drug Shows Major Promise Against Follicular Lymphoma
Radioactive-based therapy put 75% of patients into remission

Government-Financed Medical Research to Go Online
NIH announces voluntary program that will give taxpayers access to studies

Rainforest Plant Yields Breast Cancer Fighter
Amazon plant compound stopped growth of malignant cells in lab

Scientists Shy Away From Controversial Research
Report found informal constraints more pervasive than formal ones

Leukemia Cells Surprise Researchers
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells die off, are reborn at faster rate than believed

Screening Technique Helps Spot Bladder Cancer Early
Urine test relies on cancer-linked protein marker

Genes Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence
Finding could help determine which women need aggressive treatment

Clue to Controlling Appetite Found
Discovery could one day lead to weight-loss pill in humans

Marijuana-like Ingredient Could Slow Alzheimer's
Cannabinoids could reduce inflammation associated with disease

Nerve Cell 'Traffic Jam' May Trigger Alzheimer's
Neural clogs appear much earlier in disease than thought

How Big Tobacco Tells Its Side of the Story
Industry finances journal that prints secondhand smoke reports, study finds

Battle of the Sexes a Matter of Perception
Males better at spatial memory, but females quickly catch up, monkey study shows

Genetic Test Can Detect HIV In Newly Infected
The procedure has been used in blood bank donation screening, researchers say

Licorice Derivative May Slow Kaposi's Sarcoma
Compound makes cancerous cells commit suicide, study finds

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