Pesticides may promote Parkinson's disease and exercise may offer protection
...y skin patch, a delivery system that enables blood levels of the drug to stay consistent throughout the day. Consistency is vital because too much of the drug can cause uncontrolled movements, and too little can result in paralysis. Past studies have suggested that rotigotine may have properties that not o...Soaking up signal: Endocytosis controls spreading and effective signaling range of Fgf8 protein
...rted evidence that cells can actively regulate the levels of secreted signaling proteins that they encounter in the context of their extracellular environment. The finding is important because cells in developing tissues are extremely sensitive to such protein signals, and thus the range of these signals wi...Singled out: Spotting mutant neurons in normal brains offers clues to Fragile X
...hat brain neurons that fail to express appropriate levels of Fragile X protein are structurally abnormal and...ssing the protein are simplified; they lack normal levels of processes, branching, and growth. Moreover, electron microscope imaging revealed that removal of ...Potential new oncogene may be missing link in cancer-causing chain
St. Louis, Oct. 25, 2004 -- High levels of a protein called LRP6 can make cancer cells more aggressive, according to Washington University researchers affiliated with the Siteman Cancer Center. The protein's ability to enhance tumor development suggests that the gene that codes for LRP6 is...Study at Joslin shows ease of introducing technology to kids with diabetes
...betes were more apt to monitor their blood glucose levels more often when engaged in a game called DiaBetNet...own that more frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels improves diabetes control, so we've been looking for approaches that encourage patients and their fa...Bug's-eye-view of urinary tract reveals E.coli infection genes
... The study was designed to compare gene expression levels for the CFT073 strain of E. coli as the bacteria g... two times more or less intense than corresponding levels of signal intensity in control bacteria were included in the study. The DNA microarray data identifi...Emory study details dolphin brain evolution for the first time
... (odontocetes) have extremely high encephalization levels possessing brains that are significantly larger than expected for their body sizes and second only to those of modern humans. "A description of the pattern of encephalization in toothed whales has enormous potential to yield new insights into odont...Passage of Marin County GMO ban would encourage widespread use of harsh pesticides
... formula and other soy food products. Much lower levels of mycotoxins, known potential cancer-causing agen...injury from insects, which is associated with high levels of mycotoxins. Genetically engineered rice, known as Golden Rice, with higher levels of beta carote...Munching microbes could cleanse arsenic-contaminated groundwater
...tely determine whether arsenic builds to dangerous levels in groundwater, say researchers at the University ...nds to Central Illinois, where there are very high levels of arsenic contamination in a number of wells," said Craig Bethke, a professor of geology at Illinoi...Study: Inadequate physical activity worsens as teenagers become adults
... scientists have studied what happened to activity levels over that part of the life cycle. The work involved analyzing extensive data gathered from 13,030 teens in 1994-95 and again in 2001 through Waves I and III of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. Begun at UNC, that larger Add ...Yerkes researchers to present array of new data at Society for Neuroscience Meeting
...partment of Human Genetics: compared the differing levels of gene activity in the brains of chimpanzees with brains of humans to further understand the behavioral and cognitive differences between the two species whose genetic compositions are almost 99 percent identical. (5 p.m. 8 p.m.) (Note: This abstr...Warning from new SLU research: Usual test for vitamin deficiency can mislead doctors
...cientists found that of 34 patients who had normal levels of B12, 26 had elevated levels of methylmalonic acid (MMA), which indicated B12 deficiency. They are urging doctors who ...Genetically endowed worm may substitute for rodents in some toxicology testing
... Robots also measure out chemicals at various levels of dilution and place those in the wells. Meanwhile, another machine, called a "biosorter," sends worms through a centrifuge before sucking them into tiny passages. There they are counted and sorted one by one while a laser beam senses each animal's ...UCSD biologists discover chemical important in guiding visual system development
...tions taken by the mother that influence adenosine levels in the brain of the fetus could disrupt the spontaneous activity patterns. "Understanding adenosine's role in modulating activity in the developing retina may explain some of the developmental defects seen in fetal-anticonvulsant syndrome," sai...Diabetic damage to eyes, heart, nerves, kidneys may be explained by controversial theory
...200 to 1." In diabetic patients, blood sugar levels are elevated, a condition known as hyperglycemia; ...dition, tissues damaged by diabetes often have low levels of oxygen, or hypoxia. Williamson and his coauthors used in vitro studies of rat retinas to show tha...Scientists closing in on nerve proteins' contributions to memory and hearing loss
... researchers showed that in addition to increasing levels of Ngr-ICD, stimulation of the nerve cells caused a corresponding increase in levels of PSD-95. Normally this would lead to suspicions that Ngr-ICD was binding to DNA to increase the ac...Support for fragile X syndrome needed
...n 3,500 males. (Girls with FXS usually have milder levels of intellectual difficulties than boys). Over 1,500 children across Quebec have FXS. Physical features associated with the condition include a long, elongated face with large prominent ears and forehead. Symptoms range from difficulty to retain info...Gimli gobblers Mercury scientists to conduct unique human experiment next week
...g Japanese communities known to be exposed to high levels of mercury through fish consumption have also shown unusually low levels of absorption. Tea is known to be a strong chelating agent it contains particles called flavonoids ...Fat buildup found in hearts of obese or diabetic heart failure patients
...ients suffering advanced heart failure have higher levels of fat embedded in their hearts and greater molecu...ght of the failing hearts (30 percent) showed high levels of triglycerides a fat storage and transport molecule. Levels of triglycerides in failing hearts we...Researchers unlock mysteries of toxic metals in the largest contaminated site in United States
... trowel, and analyze that dirt, you will find high levels of arsenic, zinc, lead, and copper. Zinc and copper, not ordinarily considered contaminants, are in these concentrations. Nothing grows in these areas." "So, we knew the metals are there, but we have not known where they reside in the streams and soi...