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Aging Gene Also Protects Against Prostate Cancer Development
Cancer researchers have found that a gene that is involved in regulating aging also blocks prostate cancer cell growth. They have shown that the enzyme SIRT1 can block the growth of treatment-resistant prostate cancer cells that overexpress a mutation for the androgen receptor. The scientists hope the newly found connection will aid in better understanding the development of prostate cancer and lead to new drugs against the disease. New Diagnostic Test For Detecting Infection In Prosthetic Joints
Researchers have discovered a new, more accurate diagnostic test to detect infection of prosthetic joints, potentially leading to better treatment options and patient outcomes. While most people who have their hips or knees replaced experience dramatic benefit, a small percentage require additional surgery, most commonly for infection or loosening of the prosthetic joint. Supercomputers To Enable Safter, More Efficient Oil Drilling
Oil companies could soon harness the power of distant supercomputers to tackle problems such as where to place equipment and how to clean up oil spills. For decades, the industry has used computers to maximize profit and minimize environmental impact, explained Tahsin Kurc, assistant professor of biomedical informatics at Ohio State University. Breast Cancer May Be 'Uniquely Sensitive' To Inhibitors Of PI3K Pathwa
Because up to 75 percent of breast cancer patients have an abnormality in a specific cell signaling pathway, drugs that target different molecules along that pathway may be especially effective for treating the disease, says a researcher from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. ADV: Popular Science Books
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Copper mining in Butte and Anaconda, Montana, starting in 1860's, poisoned the air, the land, and the water; well over 100 years later, contaminants are still found as far as 300 miles down the Clark Fork River, whose headwaters are in that area. German Court Reverses Ruling, Backs iPhone Exclusivity
T-Mobile can sell the iPhone locked to its own service, a German court rules, reversing a decision last month that required the mobile carrier to sell unlocked versions of the phone in Germany. Backgrounder: Healthcare Costs and U.S. Competitiveness
Backgrounder about health care costs in the U.S., where "factoring in costs borne by government, the private sector, and individuals, the United States spends over $1.9 trillion annually on healthcare expenses, more than any other industrialized country."Includes links to related websites and other material about economics and health. From the Council on Foreign Relations. A Thin Blue Line: The History of the Pregnancy Test Kit
This site "looks at the history of the home pregnancy test —one of the most ubiquitous home healthcare products in America —and examines its place in our culture."It includes an explanation of the research that led to its development, information about the researchers, a timeline of pregnancy tests back to ancient times, depictions of the test in popular culture, and related information. From the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Depression?
Researchers are seeking participants for a clinical trial examining whether two polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids are effective treatments for depression. The two fatty acids being studied -- docosahexanoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) -- are found naturally in fish oil, flaxseed and walnuts. Previous studies have indicated that nutritional supplements that contain Omega-3 fatty acids can be an effective treatment for depression.
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