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Human Kidney Protein Found That Regulates Heart Contraction And Blood
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine and the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven identified a novel human kidney protein called renalase that regulates both heart contraction and blood pressure; it is a strong candidate for easily administered treatment of advanced kidney and cardiovascular disease. Robot Lovers No Threat
Let's not get carried away in our speculations about what robots will and won't do to sex. In Sex Drive Daily. 100-Pound Weight Loss Possible With Behavioral Changes
Losing weight is hard to do. Anyone who has tried knows it is true. For most of us, the thought of dropping that extra 20 or 30 pounds of padding seems like an insurmountable goal. Imagine the need to drop 100 pounds or more. That's just what 118 men and women did. Those 63 men and 55 women were part of a nine-year study. The average beginning weight of study participants was 353 pounds. The average weight loss was 134 pounds in 44 weeks. Usual Test For Vitamin Deficiency Can Mislead Doctors
A test that generally is used to measure the amount of vitamin B12 in the body is not sensitive enough to detect a deficiency of the vitamin, which has been linked to several neurological conditions, according to Saint Louis University research. Minimally invasive surgery removes sinus tumor without facial disfigur
With the advances in sinus endoscopy, many tumors can now be removed directly through the nose, avoiding the need for facial incisions or a craniotomy. Complications are decreased and recovery is faster. SNPs in C-reactive protein are not associated with increased risk of c
Gene variants associated with increased circulating levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation, are not associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study. Citrus Shows Promise For Certain Childhood Cancer
Orange juice and cancer don't mix. In fact, the popular citrus drink could become a cocktail to prevent or stop the deadly disease in humans. Research by Texas Agriculture Experiment Station scientists has shown that citrus compounds called limonoids targeted and stopped neuroblastoma cells in the lab. Theynow hope to learn the reasons for the stop-action behavior and eventually try the citrus concoction in humans. Cancer Vaccines: A Two-pronged Attack?
The latest findings in cancer vaccine development suggest that cancer vaccines may have two modes of action; specific immunization and non-specific activation of immune cells paralyzed by the tumor. Kayaks Adapted To Test Marine Robotics
MIT researchers are working toward the day when robots could be put into action like a team of Navy SEALs - doing such dangerous work as searching for survivors after devastating hurricanes or sweeping harbors for mines.These engineers are taking small steps toward the holy grail of robotics - cooperative autonomy - making machines work together seamlessly to complete tasks with a minimum of human direction. The tool they're using is the simple kayak. Student Satellite Almost Ready For Space
Building a satellite takes years and costs millions. Well, not always. Nearly one hundred students from all over Europe have been working hard on SSETI Express. From the drawing board to launch in less than one year, all the while keeping costs to a minimum.
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