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Is Our World Reshaped by Viruses?
Recent advances in the field of virology suggest that viruses play a more significant and complex role in life on Earth than previously appreciated, and may be essential to the functioning of diverse ecosystems.
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“Slug” Keeps Breast Stem Cell Health in Check
A transcription factor called "Slug" keeps breast cells healthy by regulating both stem cell activity and repair of DNA damage.
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Diving Into Swimming Pool Water Treatments
Many people are cooling off in swimming pools, but some of the substances that are made when chlorine in the water reacts with compounds in human sweat, urine or dirt aren’t so refreshing. Now, researchers have compared the effectiveness of different water treatment processes in mitigating these so-called disinfection byproducts (DBPs).
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Lingering Air Pollutants Take Shine Off Fireworks
After the “oohs” and “ahhs” of Independence Day fireworks faded, some people might have wondered how the lingering gunpowder-scented smoke affected air quality. Detailed measurements found increased levels of several pollutants.
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Removing Cancer Stem Cells’ "Invisibility Cloak"
Leukemia stem cells conceal themselves against the immune defense by suppressing a target molecule for natural killer cells.
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Individual Genotypes May Determine Efficacy of Alzheimer's Disease Drugs
Researchers have determined that a human gene present in 75% of the population is a key reason why a class of drugs for Alzheimer's disease seemed promising in animal studies only to fail in human studies. In different Alzheimer's disease patients, different mechanisms may be at work that determine whether or not a given therapy will be effective.
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p38 Protein Regulates Angiogenesis in Colon Cancer
Inhibition of the protein "p38" boosts the formation of blood vessels in human and mice colon cancers, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Known as angiogenesis, this process is critical in fueling cancer cells, allowing them to grow and to eventually develop metastases.
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Link Made Between Hyperthyroidism and Flame Retardants
Hyperthyroidism in cats has been associated with a class of flame retardants used in silicone pet tags, similar to the popular wristbands that many people wear for charitable causes.
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Unlikely miRNA in Milk Poses Any Dangers
Following a call to investigate potential dangers of consuming micro-RNAs (miRNAs) contained in cows' milk and dairy products, it appears highly unlikely that the miRNAs ingested with milk have any effect on human health.
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Growing Proteins for a Vegan Market
A university-based start-up wants to produce vegetable proteins for vegan meat substitutes. Their potential market is a million-dollar business.
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