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Immune Responses Spread From One Protein To Another In Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) occurs when the immune system inappropriately attacks cells in the pancreas. Although many of the proteins attacked during T1D have been identified, it has not been determined whether immune responses to the individual proteins develop independently or whether a response to one protein then spreads to others. Now, a new study shows that in mice the immune system first attacks a single protein and then expands its attack to other proteins. Holiday Lighting News and Resources
Fact sheets and links to material about energy-efficient holiday lighting. Includes information about LED (light emitting diode) holiday lights, energy-related gift ideas, and other topics related to holiday energy use; also has some information about fiber optic lighting. From the Energy Ideas Clearinghouse, Washington State University Extension Energy Program. Scientists Focus On 'Dwarf Eye' -- Genetic Finding May Have Implicatio
Working with an Amish-Mennonite family tree, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute researchers have discovered what appears to be the first human gene mutation that causes extreme farsightedness. In the July 5 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers report that nanophthalmos, or "dwarf eye,"a rare, potentially blinding disorder, is caused by an alteration in a gene called MFRP that helps control the eye's growth, shape and focus. Unique Cancer Profile Of Hispanic/Latino Americans
Report finds Hispanic/Latino Americans are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to develop and die from all cancers combined as well as the four most common cancers, but have higher rates of several cancers related to infections and are more likely to have cancer detected at a later stage. Homeopathic ER
Last week, I heard Simon Singh at the World Conference of Science Journalists discussing the state of England’s libel laws, chiropractic, and more. At least I assume that’s what he was discussing, the acoustics in the conference centre were terrible and he seemed to be showing a Katie Melua video at one point, and my [...]Post from: Sciencebase Science Blog National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
"The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame [in Fort Worth, Texas,] honors and documents the lives of women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West."The site includes information and photographs of the nearly 200 honorees in the Hall of Fame. Includes annotated bibliographies on cowgirls, African American women and the American west, horses, artist Bob Wade, and more. Also includes a virtual tour of the museum. 'No Major Role For Fish' In The Prevention Of Heart Failure, Study Sug
The consumption of fish has no major role in the prevention of heart failure, according to results from a large prospective population study. The study, which was started in 1990 and involved all men and women over the age of 55 living in a suburb of Rotterdam, found no difference in the risk of developing heart failure between those who did eat fish and those who didn't. Certain genes boost chances for distributing variety of traits, drive
Genes that don't themselves directly affect the inherited characteristics of an organism but leave them increasingly open to variation may be a significant driving force of evolution, say scientists. Beware the WOW Addonocalypse
The aftermath of an upcoming World of Warcraft patch could get messy. Plus: NBC Theorists propose a new way to shine -- and a new kind of star: 'elect
Physicists propose there may be a new stage for some dying stars. Dubbed electroweak stars, they are fueled by the conversion of quarks to leptons, which prevents or staves off collapse into a black hole.
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