Researchers find protein that makes long-term memory possible
...c factor. It appears to chemically alter neurons, boosting their ability to communicate with one another. "Most of what we accomplish as human beings depends on what we learn," said Duane Alexander, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. "This discovery brings ...Diabetic damage to eyes, heart, nerves, kidneys may be explained by controversial theory
...iabetes increases transformation of NAD to NADH by boosting cells' consumption of glucose through a process known as the sorbitol pathway. Like glycolysis, the sorbitol pathway transforms NAD to NADH, but only at a small fraction of the level of glycolysis. This previously led scientists to conclude...By impounding iron, FHC foils cell suicide, fuels inflammation
...per with the front end, it changes everything, but boosting or blocking a downstream component allows us to select for a specific response." Programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis, is the mechanism all multi-cellular organisms use to eliminate excess or damaged cells. Each year, through a balance of ...UCLA scientists uncork fountain of youth for HIV-fighting cells
...nology, the research suggests a future therapy for boosting the weakened immune systems of HIV-positive people. Every cell contains a tiny cellular clock called a telomere, which shortens each time the cell splits in two. Located at the end of the cell's chromosome, the telomere limits the number of times a...Put science at center of decision-making on third world development, experts tell UN
...t in Jamaica has devised a formal program aimed at boosting student interest in science and technology; and India has announced plans to set up a scientific advisory council to advise the Prime Minister....Steroid discoveries could add bulk to crop harvests
...formance enhancement of a more desirable nature by boosting the biomass and seed yields of crops. Unfortunately, plant steroids are complex, expensive chemicals, and the biological mechanisms by which they alter plant growth and development have remained largely a mystery. Now, however, two research articles ......effective in lowering morbidity and mortality, and boosting T cell immunity, in infected mice. In an accompanying commentary, Anthony Fauci and Mark Challberg from the National Institutes of Health point out that this approach "may serve to turn the tables on the virus by interfering with the very pathways t...Stopping smallpox in its tracks: A new anti-viral approach
...effective in lowering morbidity and mortality, and boosting T cell immunity, in infected mice. In an accompanying commentary, Anthony Fauci and Mark Challberg from the National Institutes of Health point out that this approach "may serve to turn the tables on the virus by interfering with the very pathways t...Grid expectations for networked computing: From global Earth monitoring to black hole detection
...ea Network (MAN). This network is seen as a way of boosting regional competitiveness and offering innovative e-government services, enabling Grid computing for science and also business. What are Grids? The basic principle behind Grid computing is simple enough: anything one computer can do, a pool of com...Cure no quick fix for cancer survivors on long road to recovery
...tify and test ways to help them cope after cancer, boosting quality of life for all involved. That might include something as simple as encouraging patients to periodically write down their deepest thoughts and feelings about their experience as a way to reduce stress and alleviate related symptoms. The botto...Fish oil holds promise in Alzheimer's fight
...disposed to the disease may be able to delay it by boosting their DHA intake. Omega-3 fatty acids, typically deficient in the American diet, are essential for human health. DHA in particular is vital to proper brain function, as well as eye health and other body processes. In recent years epidemiologists h...Social stress boosts immune system's flu-fighting abilities
...flu. The stress apparently did so by substantially boosting the production of specialized immune cells that fought the virus. "Stressed mice had a stronger immune response and were able to fight off the infection faster," said Jacqueline Wiesehan, a study co-author and a graduate fellow in oral biology at Ohi...Remote control flies?: Fly behavior controlled by laser light
...led dopaminergic neurons with the remote controls, boosting the flies' activity levels and changing their flight paths. Misenbck says the triggered behaviors can last seconds or continue for minutes, depending on whether the neural circuit activated by the remote control has feedback loops that keep the circu...Final results demonstrate Aranesp dosed every two weeks is comparable to Epoetin alfa dosed weekly
...e as 40,000 U of Epoetin alfa dosed once a week in boosting hemoglobin levels and reducing the need for red blood cell transfusions in cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced anemia. The data were presented today at the 41st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). [Abstract #81...STN Expreses Version 8.0 gives information professionals advance analysis and security capabilities
...h results in improved reports or tables while also boosting their ability to search, analyze, visualize and review the world of scientific information. Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) announced the latest version of STN Express at the Patent Information Users Group Annual Meeting being held this week in Cr...Partnership focuses on compounds to protect against radiation exposure
...itional supplements and drugs that show promise in boosting the immune system to protect against challenges from exposure to radiation. The primary aim of the program is to screen, develop and test compounds that could protect from dangerous radiation levels associated with a nuclear incident or terrorist att...Researchers discover stem cell 'guide' that may be key for targeting neural stem cell treatments
...hisprotein is an attractive drug target for either boosting neuron-formingprocesses or stem cell-based therapies for diseases like Alzheimer's andParkinson's, or for stroke and other brain injuries." While all neurons are originally born and differentiated from their stemcell progenitors during development, t...Brain scan study of smokers reveals signature of craving
...en cigarette cues and brain activity as a means of boosting quitting success rates. For example, methods in which people switch to nicotine-free cigarettes prior to smoking cessation may help extinguish the connection between smoking and the rewarding affects of nicotine, thereby easing the brain's sensitivit...Study: Predatory dinosaurs had bird-like pulmonary system
...eases the gas exchange potential within the lungs, boosting metabolism and creating warm-bloodedness. The researchers are quick to point out, however, that the new study doesn't clearly peg predatory dinosaurs as habitually warm-blooded animals. The creatures probably had a more complex strategy, falling some...APS oxytocin/vasopressin conference: 13 highlighted presentations
...iversity of Pittsburgh. Funding: NIH grant. Would boosting the oxytocin system lead to longer breast-feeding? The benefits of breastfeeding infants over giving them formula are well-known. But a baby's slow weight gain and growth rate is a major reason many women stop. University of Utah researchers found t...