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Breast Cancer: Unlocking Mechanisms That Silence Estrogen Receptor Gen
The mechanisms that silence the estrogen receptor gene alpha, in certain breast cancer cell lines may be closer to being unlocked, according to a new study. The researcher says this study provides a basis for understanding how the complex pattern of estrogen receptor gene alpha methylation and transcriptional silencing is generated, as well as for understanding the relationship between this pattern and its function during breast cancer progression. By understanding this mechanism, scientists say, researchers will be able to design therapies and drugs that are very precise in the target they recognize. PUMA Protein Coordinates The Cell-suicide Activities Of p53 In The Nuc
The discovery of how the activities of the protein p53 initiate signals that trigger cell suicide offers critical insights for developing new anti-cancer drugs, according to investigators from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. A report on this work appears in the September 9 issue of Science. California Physical Therapy Board: Consumer Information
This FAQ covers consumer education topics related to choosing a physical therapist, "a licensed health care professional who evaluates a patient's physical status, establishes a plan of care and goals, then administers treatments to promote optimal health."Topics include California credential requirements, types of treatment provided, how to evaluate a physical therapist, how to file a complaint, and more. From the California Physical Therapy Board, a state government agency. Look Back, Ponder, and Move On: Glimpses of the African-American Exper
This online exhibit explores how "during those 150 fateful years African Americans had gone from being bondspeople to citizens of the American Republic."The site features images and information about antebellum Savannah, Georgia, the Civil War era, and reconstruction. Topics include Gullah culture, Muslims in coastal Georgia, and education. From the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation. Gender Gap For Lung Cancer Rates Narrowing
Results of the most comprehensive analysis to date of the impact of gender differences in lung cancer incidence in the United States indicate that lung cancer rates among men are on the decline, while the rate in women remains steady. Relatively Few US Adults Report Having A Healthy Lifestyle
Despite clear evidence of the health benefits, few US adults conform to four common healthy behaviors that together characterize a healthy lifestyle, according to the April 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Scientists Develop 'Electronic Eye' For The Blind
An effective navigation system would improve the mobility of millions of blind people all over the world. A new "eye"developed by scientists in Japan will allow blind people to cross busy roads in total safety for the first time. Scientists Successfully Simulate Photosynthesis And Design A Better Le
Researchers have built a better plant, one that produces more leaves and fruit without needing extra fertilizer. The researchers accomplished this feat using a computer model that mimics the process of evolution. Theirs is the first model to simulate every step of the photosynthetic process. JFK in History: Cuban Missile Crisis
This presentation looks at the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis, which started when, in "October 1962, a U.S. spy plane secretly photographed nuclear missile sites being built by the Soviet Union on the island of Cuba."Text and recordings provide history of the conflict, which could have resulted in nuclear war, and its resolution and aftermath. Includes a link to a related exhibit. From the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
This site "is a clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility."The "Resources/Programs"section contains links to the Web sites managed by the PBIC, including a searchable image collection, sites devoted to walking and pedestrian safety, walk-to-school programs, and a database of pedestrian and bicycle crash data. PBC is made up of staff from the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center.
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