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'Electronic Switch'Opens Doors In Rheumatoid Joints
A breakthrough in understanding the way atoms move across cell membranes in the human body could pave the way for the development of new treatments for inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Cystic Fibrosis Proteins Photographed Interacting
New microscopic pictures show the first-ever physical evidence of interaction between two proteins involved in cystic fibrosis (CF) disease. UAB studied a CF-causing protein and another protein called epithelial sodium channel, or ENaC. Both proteins are known to play a role in CF, but exactly what role each plays is unclear. North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)
The NIC provides assistance to its almost 65 member fraternities ("with 5500 chapters located on 800 campuses in the United States and Canada with approximately 350,000 undergraduate members"). The Web site features information about standards, joining a fraternity, educational programs, "Greeks in Entertainment"and "Greeks in Sports,"and more. TESTRECORD Country Profile: Freedonia
Profile of Freedonia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Freedonian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and related audio and video clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Parental Conflict Can Affect School Performance
Children's experiences at home can have a direct impact on their performance at school, research at Cardiff University, UK has found. Recent findings from the South Wales Family Study suggest that the quality of relations between parents not only affects children's long-term emotional and behavioural development but also affects their long-term academic achievement. Core Needle Biopsy Gives An Accurate Picture Of Gene Expression In Who
The gene expression profile detected in the core needle biopsy of a breast tumour is representative of gene expression in the whole tumour. A study published today in the open access journal Breast Cancer Research confirms the reliability of core needle biopsy as a tool in breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Dangerous Tricksters: Some Bacteria Use Immune Cells To Reproduce
Macrophages are effective weapons used by our immune system to absorb and digest pathogenic intruders. Some bacteria, however, can subvert this defence mechanism and even multiply within the macrophages. Cell biologists at the University of Bonn have revealed such a strategy in a recently publication in the journal 'Traffic' (Vol. 6, No. 8, August 2005, pp.635-653). Toward Better Identification Of Substances Used For Doping In Sports
Athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs try to get around anti-doping rules by turning to "designer steroids"-- drugs that are not on the list of banned substances, and off the testers' radar screen. In one recent high-profile case, world-class sprinters used the new steroid tetrahydrogestrinone (THG) for months until an informant sent a sample to antidoping authorities. New Therapeutic Vaccine For HIV/AIDS Eliminates Needles And Excessive
DermaVir, a novel treatment for HIV/AIDS, offers a new option which complements and improves present drug therapies. The vaccine, applied topically to the skin, has demonstrated efficacy in boosting immune responses and controlling virus replication in chronically infected monkeys. This treatment possibly offers a new, non-invasive option for HIV-infected patients. Acinetobacter Infection
Fact sheet about infections from the group of bacteria that includes Acinetobacter baumannii. Discusses symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the infections, which "typically occur in intensive care units and healthcare settings housing very ill patients."Includes links to related guidelines. A report on Acinetobacter baumannii infections at medical facilities "treating service members injured in Afghanistan and the Iraq/Kuwait region"can also be found on this site. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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