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Why the Human Body Cannot Fight HIV Infection
16.7.2012 | Press monitoring
University of Washington researchers have made a discovery that sheds light on why the human body is unable to adequately fight off HIV infection. The researchers discovered that the viral protein vpu, which is created by HIV during infection, directly interferes with the immune response protein IRF3 to dampen the ability of the immune system...
Algae extract increases good cholesterol levels
13.7.2012 | Press monitoring
A Wayne State University researcher has found that an extract from algae could become a key to regulating cardiovascular disease. In a study funded by Health Enhancement Products of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Smiti Gupta, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of nutrition and food science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has found...
New drug candidate shows promise against cancer
12.7.2012 | Press monitoring
Drugs containing platinum are among the most powerful and widely used cancer drugs. However, such drugs have toxic side effects, and cancer cells can eventually become resistant to them. MIT chemistry professor Stephen J. Lippard, who has spent much of his career studying platinum drugs, has now identified a compound that kills cancer cells...
Child diabetes levels higher in China than in U.S.
11.7.2012 | Press monitoring
A study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found Chinese teenagers have a rate of diabetes nearly four times greater than their counterparts in the United States. The rise in the incidence of diabetes parallels increases in cardiovascular risk, researchers say, and is the result of a Chinese population that is...
Game, Set and Match to Strawberries: The Superfruit
9.7.2012 | Press monitoring
Strawberries, the traditional summer treat associated with Wimbledon could be serving up some unexpected health benefits. Scientists at the University of Warwick have been studying the beneficial effects of strawberries on our cardiovascular health, particularly around how they prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes. Professor Paul...
Birds Can Recognize People's Faces and Know Their Voices
28.6.2012 | Press monitoring
New research suggests that some birds may know who their human friends are, as they are able to recognize people's faces and differentiate between human voices. Being able to identify a friend or potential foe could be key to the bird's ability to survive. Animal behaviour experts from the University of Lincoln in the UK and the University of...
Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Give Obesity, Diabetes Slim Chance
27.6.2012 | Press monitoring
Peaches, plums and nectarines have bioactive compounds that can potentially fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new studies by Texas AgriLife Research. The study, which will be presented at the American Chemical Society in Philadelphia next August, showed that the compounds in stone fruits could be a weapon...
BPA Exposure Effects May Last for Generations
26.6.2012 | Press monitoring
BPA is a human-made chemical present in a variety of products including food containers, receipt paper and dental sealants and is now widely detected in human urine and blood. Public health concerns have been fueled by findings that BPA exposure can influence brain development. In mice, prenatal exposure to BPA is associated with increased...
Brothers in Arms: Commensal Bacteria Help Fight Viruses
25.6.2012 | Press monitoring
Healthy humans harbor an enormous and diverse group of bacteria and other bugs that live within their intestines. These microbial partners provide beneficial aid in multiple ways -- from helping digest food to the development of a healthy immune system. In a new study published online in the journal Immunity, David Artis, PhD, associate professor...
Rapidly Cooling Eggs Ups Shelf Life, Cuts Risk of Illness
22.6.2012 | Press monitoring
The rapid-cooling process, developed by Kevin Keener, a professor of food science, uses liquid carbon dioxide to stabilize the proteins in egg whites so much that they could be rated AA -- the highest grade for eggs -- for 12 weeks. Earlier research showed that the same cooling technology could significantly reduce occurrences of salmonella...
