Пятница, 27 мая 2011 г. Failed Blood Supply Can Lead To Loose Chips In Joints. Osteochondrosis, or so-called joint mice, is a very common illness of Norwegian horses, although its cause is as yet unknown. degree by veterinary surgeon Kristin Olstad of the equine clinic of the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science concluded that failure of blood supply to the developing joint cartilage can lead to the development of the disease. It was established in the 1970s that osteochondrosis arises .

Пятница, 27 мая 2011 г. Blocking Inflammation Receptor Kills Breast Cancer Stem Cells. Scientists at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered an important link between inflammation and breast cancer stem cells that suggests a new way to target cells that are resistant to current treatments. Developing treatments to effectively target the cancer stem cell population is essential for improving outcomes. This work suggests a new strategy to target cancer stem cells that can .

Пятница, 27 мая 2011 г. Doctors Without Borders Cargo Plane With Full Hospital And Staff Blocked From Landing In Port-au-Prince. Priority must be given immediately to planes carrying lifesaving equipment and medical personnel. The inflatable hospital includes 2 operating theaters, a.

Суббота, 2 июля 2011 г. Light Cast On Evolution, Immunity And Disease By The Opossum Genome Sequence. Genome Research is publishing three papers related to the genome of the gray short-tailed opossum, Monodelphis domestica, a small, nocturnal marsupial found in South America. The papers will appear online, concomitant with the publication of the opossum genome sequence in the journal Nature. 1 A fresh start for immune-related genes. University of Sydney, Australia.

Пятница, 10 июня 2011 г. Scientists Set Five Grand Challenges For Nanotechnology Risk Research. Fourteen top international scientists in the field of nanotechnology have identified Five Grand Challenges for nanotechnology risk research that must be met if the technology is to reach its full potential. Their findings are the subject of a major paper published in the November 16th issue of the journal Nature. Dr Philbert is professor of toxicology and senior associate dean for research, School of Public He.

Пятница, 27 мая 2011 г. Moderate Drinkers Less Likely To Develop Dementia. People who drink light to moderate amounts of alcohol in later life are less likely to develop dementia than people who abstain from alcohol consumption, a study from The Australian National University has found. The meta-analysis analysed the outcomes of 15 research studies meeting rigorous scientific criteria exploring links between drinking and dementia, drawing on the results for more than 10,000 people worldwide.