Can the tonsils influence oral HIV transmission?
...ssion is facilitated by the tonsils, which contain high numbers of immune cells that may be easily accessible to HIV. Researchers led by Dr. Sharon M. Wahl, of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, NIH, examined this question by comparing the gene expression profiles of tonsils and...U-M researchers identify gene involved in breast cancer
...ping breast cancer. Moreover, the tumors expressed high levels of ErbB2, the mouse equivalent of HER-2. Breast cancer is rare in mice, and ErbB2-positive breast cancer is even more rare. FOXP3 is the first X chromosome-linked gene that suppresses breast cancer and represses the HER-2/ErbB2 oncogene. Giv...Air pollution link to clogged arteries
...ed the identification of gene modules containing a high number of co-expressed genes. These modules appear...confirm these findings, the team exposed mice with high cholesterol levels to the pollutant diesel particles, and saw some of the same gene modules upregula...UCLA study links air pollution to clogged arteries
Got high cholesterol? You might want to stay away from air ...s in living cells, the UCLA team exposed mice with high cholesterol to the diesel particles and saw activation of some of the same gene groups in the animal...Study identifies new gene therapy tools for inherited blindness
...ore power than any other cell type. Unfortunately, high energy also brings a high degree of volatility. "If anything goes wrong in these cells, they're going down the tubes," Corbo ...Additional mammogram readers improve breast cancer detection
...ecause this subset of screening mammograms shows a high prevalence of breast cancer, the authors write. In an accompanying editorial, Joann Elmore, M.D., of Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and James Brenner, M.D., J.D., of the University of California, San Francisco discuss the challenges of gener...Scientists discover new way to study nanostructures
...and sensing technologies. It can be used for ultra high sensitive detection of electromagnetic radiation, extremely weak magnetic fields and in superconducting quantum computing bits. Now, experimental physicist Alexei Marchenkov and theoretician Uzi Landman at Georgia Tech have discovered that th...NCRR launches national network to connect investigators based at minority institutions
...rs to pool resources and expertise as they conduct high quality, collaborative, multi-center research that will increase the productivity and impact of each of the individual centers, said Norris. It also is designed to integrate clinical, biomedical, and behavioral researchers with community health provi...New model for autism suggests women carry the disorder and explains age as a risk factor
...do not display the disorder, are the source of the high risk families. The data show that the transmission pattern to boys in high risk families is often of a dominant pattern that may account for a quarter of autism. Although the ...Monell researchers find metabolic defect in liver that can lead to obesity
...n part by the increased availability and intake of high calorie foods rich in fat and carbohydrates. Thes...ever, if fat oxidation is impaired and the diet is high in fat, a greater proportion of calories cannot be used and food intake increases to cover the energ...Eat fish -- especially if you drink high levels of alcohol
...ega-3 PUFA," he said. The brains of men consuming high levels of alcohol, particularly those who regularly binge drink, are further compromised by a low intake of EFA." "In summary," said Salem, "for those who drink, especially binge drinkers or those who drink more than one drink per day on average: m...Steroids, not songs, spur growth of brain regions in sparrows
...ion areas of the brain does not require hearing or high levels of singing. This is surprising to a lot of people because many thought seasonal growth of song nuclei was related to the rate of singing, he said. While the research was conducted on birds, it also has potential long-term human applications, a...Bumblebees make bee line for gardens, National Bumblebee Nest Survey finds
...rm countryside habitats. Areas with gardens have a high concentration of boundary features, such as hedges, fences, and garden buildings, which are suitable for nesting. Bumblebees also like nesting in compost heaps, bird boxes and flower beds. Gardeners like to see flowers almost all year round, so this ...Adult survivors of childhood leukemia exercise less, worsening high risk for obesity and illness
...rs of ALL may further increase this groups already high risk for obesity, cardiovascular disease and mortality, researchers said. Though the addition of CRT to ALL therapy over 40 years ago led to a marked increase in survival rates, research has since linked CRT to reduced cognitive function, hormonal ...American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- July 18, 2007
...rom brake linings remained relatively unchanged at high levels that make them a major source of these metals, the researchers said. Brake linings were also a source of another toxic metal, antimony. By contrast, lead and cadmium emissions from brake linings decreased by one-tenth during this period. The...New joint replacement material developed at MGH put to first clinical use
...working with polymer chemists from MIT, found that high doses of radiation would crosslink the polyethylene, bonding molecules together to produce a much more durable material. The procedure also generates free radicals that could lead to oxidization and degradation of the implant, but the research team f...UB scientist discovers novel iron-copper alliance
...ted metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high absorption of dietary iron, which is deposited in body tissues and organs, where it may become toxic. ACD is a blood disorder caused by low body iron levels resulting from any medical condition that affects the production and lifespan of red blood c...Back to the future: Mastodon extends the time limit on DNA sequencing
...itution rate within primates is more than twice as high as in proboscideans, showing that the molecular clock ticks differently for different taxa. ...N.C. A&T food scientist develops process for allergen-free peanuts
...emove a common mold toxin from peanuts, a low-fat, high protein meat substitute, an infant formula, and antioxidants from red peanut skins. The allergy-free peanut is the first in a portfolio of peanut innovations to be available for commercialization from N.C. A&T. Ahmednas process is expected to add v......gnitive delays for children whose mothers had very high mercury levels during pregnancy. Major Findings...ity. Its possible that other cities have similarly high levels, or higher ones, but havent yet documented them. Because mercury is a concern for the health ...