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Scientists Discover Scaramanga Gene's Bond With Breast Cancer
Breakthrough Breast Cancer today announce that UK scientists have discovered that a gene -- named after the James Bond villain Scaramanga -- can trigger the development of breasts. This has important implications for breast cancer, as reported in the journal Genes and Development. Research Says Massage May Help Infants Sleep More, Cry Less And Be Les
New research by a team at the University of Warwick says that massage may help infants aged under six months sleep better, cry less and be less stressed. New Research Effort To Boost Crop Yields Begun
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and DuPont have announced they have entered into a multiyear research collaboration for crop genetics research on yield enhancement, and development of enabling technologies in corn, soybeans and other important agricultural crops. Steering Clear Of Icy Skies: Enhanced Product Helps Guide Aircraft Awa
Beginning next week, the aviation industry will receive detailed updates on potentially hazardous in-flight icing conditions. Graphical displays, developed by NCAR, will improve flying safety, reduce delays and save airlines millions of dollars by guiding aircraft away from icing areas. A New Step Towards An AIDS Vaccine
Progressive disease after HIV infection is inversely correlated with the presence of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), a subset of the dendritic cell family and the major producers of type 1 interferon in the body. A JCI paper reports the mechanisms by which HIV-1 activates human pDCs. By identifying the active component of HIV-1 that stimulates pDC function, and consequently other antigen presenting cell function, DC function can be targeted in the design of efficient vaccines or immunotherapies for HIV. [Odd] A Romanian couple has named their son Yahoo as a sign of gratitu
Daily Libertatea said on Thursday Cornelia and Nonu Dragoman, both from Transylvania, met and decided they were meant for each other following a three-month relationship over the net.They married and had a baby this Christmas, whom they decided to name after one of the worldwide web's most popular portals."We named him Lucian Yahoo after my father and the net, the main beacon of my life,"Cornelia Dragoman was quoted as saying. Video Report: New Toys at NYC Holiday Toy Preview
Thirty toycos -- including Spin Master, Mega and Wild Planet -- presented their upcoming holiday offerings at the Toy Industry Association Holiday Toy Preview, held on Wednesday in New York City. WHO Recommends Influenza Vaccine Composition For Northern Hemisphere 2
This year, more than 10 000 influenza viruses from all continents were isolated and characterized by the WHO/National Influenza Centres. These laboratories, which are located in more than 80 countries, form the backbone of the global influenza surveillance programme. Based on that assembled information, WHO today published its recommendations on the formulation of the influenza vaccine for the Northern Hemisphere. Steroids Reduce Heart Damage Risk In Children With Kawasaki's Disease
When added to standard treatment, steroids significantly reduce the odds of developing heart damage in children with Kawasaki's disease, according to a study in the October issue of Pediatrics. Risk Factors For Diabetes Following Liver Transplant
A new study on risk factors of new-onset diabetes mellitus (NODM) following liver transplant found that a history of obesity, impaired fasting glucose and hepatitis C infection (HCV) paired with the use of a particular immunosuppressant are associated with an increased risk of NODM. Since all of these factors can be detected prior to undergoing a transplant, treatment should be tailored to the patient's risk.
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