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Solving The Mystery Of Mutated Proteins And The Brain
In some neurological diseases, too much of what is usually a good thing can be bad, said researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in a report in this week's issue of the journal Cell.Dr. Huda Zoghbi and her colleagues have determined that a genetic mutation actually enhances the normal activity of a protein, and in the case of ataxin-1, the disease spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 results. Findings Suggests That Blocking Estrogen May Be Crucial To Lung Cancer
New and effective treatments for lung cancer may rest on their ability to hinder the action of estrogen in lung cancer cells, according to two studies published in the current issue of Cancer Research. Combination Vaccines Okay For Infants, Study Shows
Good news for new parents -- a new study shows that no efficacy or safety is compromised when clinicians administer a new combination vaccine that streamlines the newborn immunization schedule. By tripling up three of the recommended shots, pediatricians can reduce the painful "poke"total, from five to three, at each of the infant's three bimonthly checkups. Read Across America
"Initially created as a one-day event to celebrate reading on Dr. Seuss' birthday, March 2, ... [the National Education Association's] Read Across America has grown into a nationwide initiative that promotes reading every day."Includes a FAQ, ideas and resources for events, and information about an NEA Spanish-language literacy program. Also includes lists of recommended books (such as Asian American and African American book lists), and a brief biography of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). New Tech for Hyper Color TV
We may be watching very colorful TVs thanks to a new stretchable material that bends light, producing every color visible to the human eye. By Seán Captain. Disappearing Nest Egg: Researcher Studying Declining Numbers Of Macaws
One of the most colorful birds in the world may have a less-than-colorful future. Macaws, the largest members of the parrot family, have seen their numbers decline in recent decades, and that trend is continuing today. Helping Hand From The Grandparents, Observed in Birds
Scientists have discovered the existence of "grandparent"helpers in the Seychelles warbler -- the first time this behavior, which rarely occurs except in humans, has been observed in birds. Scientists Convert Poultry Litter Into Environmentally Friendly Bio-oi
Researchers are providing a safer, more environmentally friendly solution to waste disposal. A biological systems engineer is developing transportable pyrolysis units that will convert poultry litter into bio-oil, providing an economical disposal system while reducing environmental effects and biosecurity issues. New Ferret Model May Measure Pandemic Potential Of H5N1 Influenza Viru
Researchers from the U.S. and abroad used a contact ferret model to evaluate transmissibility of influenza viruses in humans and found that some strains currently circulating throughout the world may transmit better than others in mammals. Maternal Depression And Controlling Behavior Associated With Increased
Teenage pregnancy is widely recognized to be a major public health concern. These young mothers face many life challenges and they have an increased risk for becoming depressed. How might the behavior of these young mothers be related to later psychiatric or behavioral problems in some of their offspring?
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