Analysis of biological clock may lead to greater understanding of human disease
...f.) Our biological clock, or circadian rhythm, is upset by travelling across time zones, but very soon the body adjusts to the new day/night cycle. New studies of the computational models of the circadian rhythm of fruit flies show that the internal clock is robust, that is, not easily perturbed. These st...Healthy fats and oils essential to satisfy calorie-conscious consumers
...ealthier oils and fats. Since eliminating fats can upset the nutritional balance, researchers are constantly trying to develop innovative methods to improve the health properties of oils and fats. Though fats and edible oils are largely to blame for obesity and other related health issues, they are integra...Chipmunks descended from ancestors that survived last ice age, scientists say
...ll, nuts. Eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus) have upset the apple cart of assumptions on glacier-driven population migrations. Based on a mitochondrial DNA analysis of 244 chipmunks, it seems the majority of them living in Illinois and Wisconsin today descend from ancestors who survived the last North Am...Lowly weeds may hold promise for curing host of common health woes
...rts of day-to-day illnesses, such as common colds, upset stomachs, skin rashes, and aches and sprains. For...ay." Because of parasites in the water supply, an upset stomach is a common health problem for the Mayans, who often treat it by boiling the weed baccharis ...Mysterious beach closures may be linked to contaminated groundwater, study finds
...sidents and business owners, who were particularly upset by the failure of county officials to identify the source of the pollution. But the controversy has not gone away. In fact, portions of Huntington Beach have been closed dozens of times since 1999 because of elevated bacteria counts, yet officials th...Transporter's function provides support for eating vegetables, limiting antibiotics
...d, should only be taken when absolutely necessary: upset the model and colonic cells get sick and may even become cancerous. "We do not make the enzyme to digest cellulose; bacteria make the enzyme in the colon," says Dr. Ganapathy. "Therefore, you need to eat dietary fiber to provide the food for bacteri...Study examines whether giving good bacteria reduces infections
...al bacteria to grow and we are in trouble, we have upset the balance," says Dr. Martindale who restores the balance in patients who arrive at MCG Medical Center critically ill from sepsis following routine surgery. He first prescribes more targeted antibiotic therapy, then returns some of the primary healt...Ancient pollen yields insight into forest biodiversity
...t, and that the human-caused loss of species could upset that stability in ways that remain poorly understood. "Quantifying the link between stability and diversity, and identifying the factors that promote species diversity, have challenged ecologists for decades," said Saran Twombly, program director in ...MacKinnon lab's newest picture tells action potential story
...sponse, allowing more sodium to enter, creating an upset in the normal negative inside, positive outside voltage common to all living cells. As soon as the explosive cascade of sodium channeling begins, hyper-sensitive voltage-dependent potassium channels (Kv) along the same cell's surface sense the catas...UMass team to study bioremediation of acid, heavy metals from collapsed mind
... are neutralized. It's similar to a person with an upset stomach taking an antacid; the acid level drops," said Yuretich. There are also hydrology issues at work, researchers say. Engineers will study the way the groundwater and surface water are flowing. "There are a series of complex biochemical process...Polluted beach closures influenced by full moons and sunlight, surfer-engineer discovers
...roducing mild symptoms (such as chills, fevers and upset stomachs) and some that are potentially lethal (including hepatitis and meningitis). Beach closures also can have a serious economic impact on restaurants, shops and other local businesses. ''Decisions to post or close a beach should not be based on ...Prescription drug pollution may harm humans, aquatic life
...wn. As a result, pharmaceuticals in the wild could upset natural breeding cycles. In humans, pregnant women are warned not to consume medications that could harm their developing fetus. But what if small amounts of these drugs are present in drinking water? Pharmaceuticals have high biological activity, Ro...Scientists tackle international environmental problem ballast water
...carding the ballast water before entering port can upset a ships balance, and is not a viable solution. Scientists in the Newcastle University-led project are investigating various ways of treating the ballast water so it can be disposed of at port....Monogamy appears to be unnatural in the natural world
...ot to condone infidelity. "A lot of people get upset if you talk about something like infidelity and say it is natural because then it seems good and proper," said Barash. "There are lots of things that can be natural and are truly awful, like earthquakes and AIDS. We are not saying monogamy is good ...Decoy molecule that fights food poisoning might help defeat other toxins
...ct any other cells. The decoys are not expected to upset the functions of normal cells in the body, Gupta noted. In the laboratory study, the decoy molecules successfully disarmed a model staph toxin, Gupta said. Toxins implicated in several other diseases and infections, including anthrax, HIV and toxic s......lopment of the state's coastal aquifer systems has upset the long-term equilibrium of aquifer recharge and discharge of water to streams, rivers, and other bodies of water. Restrictions on withdrawal of water from deep aquifers have also forced development of aquifers nearer to the surface. This study illu...Job stress may lead to back injury for some people, study finds
...rts may have been particularly upset by failing at the task, while intuitors may have disliked having to repeat the task when they failed. Heaney was surprised by the results. "I didn't think we would find much of a change in ...Scientists catch "molecular snapshot" of COX-2 in action
...rom pain and inflammation but also causing stomach upset and even ulcers. Recently developed drugs like celecoxib target only COX-2 but leave COX-1 alone, providing relief with fewer gastric side effects. They are also being tested for their potential to prevent colorectal cancer. These drugs bind at the ......g), turning the head or the entire body, and being upset or anxious. If verified, Tinetti said, this study shows that a multi-dimensional approach to identifying and treating as many of the contributing factors as possible may be effective in eradicating or reducing the symptoms of dizziness in older peop......part from economic damage, however, these invaders upset the ecosystem, preying on native species, outcompeting them and spreading disease. They also can alter ecosystem processes to the point that the systems can no longer support native species. Non-indigenous species are second only to land use change i...