Gene therapy protects mice from the effects of whole-body irradiation
...gation, properties when we've administered it as a supplement to bone marrow transplantation. So, it also may be effective for treating people who have already been exposed to a radioactive event," he said....Natural vitamin E tocotrienol reaches blood at protective levels
...In the first study of this form of the nutritional supplement in humans, Ohio State researchers determined that ...ant, and another, lower concentration at which the supplement offers non-antioxidant protection. Both functions of TCT are directed against neurodegeneration. The...A new look at the state of the oceans
...red users to add their own images and data, and to supplement existing data records. All newly entered data are reviewed, and, if necessary, evaluated by experts. This not only facilitates the fast development and expansion of the data base, but also leads to a high diversity of data entries with varied geograp...Regular multivitamin use near time of conception significantly reduces preeclampsia risk
...ation called preeclampsia by taking a multivitamin supplement regularly three months before conception and durin...attributed to other differences among multivitamin supplement users and nonusers that investigators did not identify. In addition, the analysis depended on self-r...Groundbreaking research highlights myriad health benefits of flavanol-rich cocoa
...f the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, in a supplement that focuses on the potential health benefits of flavanol-rich cocoa. Previous studies have demonstrated that the consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa can improve blood vessel function and may even reduce the formation of damaging clots. This new, pub...Moving wildlife detrimental to oral rabies vaccination project
...curs most often by individuals or groups hoping to supplement existing wildlife populations (how the rabies virus initially was brought to Virginia) and by the capture and release of nuisance or rehabilitated wildlife. In Virginia, regulations currently prohibit the translocation of any wildlife species to an...Unmasking nutrition's role in genes and birth defects
... birth defects and that folic acid is an essential supplement in some women for the prevention of spina bifida in the developing fetus," said Gitlin. "The ultimate goal of this research is to bring the power of genomic medicine to every woman. The knowledge of genetic variations serves as a unique, individual g...Iron critical to ocean productivity, carbon uptake
... like dumping a load of Geritol or some other iron supplement into the water." Three large areas appear limited by a lack of iron, the researchers say the southern ocean around Antarctica, the sub-arctic north Pacific below Alaska, and a huge area in the tropical Pacific centered on the equator. With their new...ACS News Service Weekly PressPac -- August 30, 2006
...ntries treasure powdered silkworm as a nutritional supplement and traditional treatment for diabetes. CLA is an umbrella term for isomers -- chemical forms -- of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid. Studies suggest that CLA may have a range of health benefits. They include stimulation of the immune system,...Second graders dig into Healthy Choices, Healthy Me!
...early and the classroom is an appropriate venue to supplement parents' efforts," said Peggy Biltz, CEO, Dairy Council of California. "Using Healthy Choices, Healthy Me! in the classroom is an excellent way to incorporate nutrition education in schools. Students are more willing to try foods from each of the f...Gropep launches new product to support cell culture products business
...y to measure LONGTMR3IGF-I, GroPep's growth factor supplement for the industrial manufacture of biopharmaceuticals. The assay kit will support customer use and adoption of GroPep's leading product LONGTMR3IGF-I, an analogue of insulin-like growth factor I currently used in the manufacture of 7 internationall...'Crabby' compound that skewers bacteria could prevent medical implant infections
...n shells. It is sold commercially as a nutritional supplement and is an FDA-approved material for staunching blood loss. Chitosan also is used in biomaterials, as a thickener in cosmetics and a flocculating agent in water treatment. As a biomaterial, chitosan has a track record for its non-toxicity, biocompati...Preconception care crucial to improving maternal and infant health
...e9442a6c00a40888ebe95936ebca50a&pi=4 as part of a supplement of the Maternal and Child Health Journal. It conta...e chance of having a health baby. Included in the supplement are ten recommendations designed to make preconception health care part of routine medical visits so...Handling HPV vaccines and screening: The views of 100 authors
... delighted to announce the publication of a unique supplement to the journal Vaccine: HPV Vaccines and Screening in the Prevention of Cervical Cancer. This special monograph provides a comprehensive and invaluable update for paediatricians, gynaecologists, health educators, policy decision makers, industry and ...Folate supplement interacts with malaria treatment in pregnant women
...worldwide have recommendations that pregnant women supplement their diet with folate, a B-vitamin, in order to protect against neural tube defects in the baby and possibly reduce the likelihood of anemia in mothers. However until now it has not been clear whether folate supplementation might interact with certa...Science survey ranks top Biopharma employers
... of the journal, will appear in a special business supplement of the 20 October 2006 issue. Like Science 's 2... other factors. For the complete business office supplement with individual company rankings, go to http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/mor...Turmeric prevents experimental rheumatoid arthritis, bone loss, University of Arizona study shows
... marketed widely in the Western world as a dietary supplement for the treatment and prevention of a variety of d...y to determine whether turmeric taken as a dietary supplement during perimenopause can prevent bone loss and osteoporosis. Both of the studies are supported by th...Link identified between age, cardiovascular disease
... ultimately show it could play a role as a dietary supplement to help address this problem. This overall process, the researchers said, is linked to a low-grade, chronic inflammation that occurs with aging, in blood vessels and probably many other metabolic functions. Efforts to understand and addre...Low folate diets found to increase risk of colorectal cancer
...esult of this study highlights how simply adding a supplement to your daily diet could have tremendous long-term benefits to the individual and the health care system," said Dr. Philip Branton, Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research. "While these results are encouraging, much more research...NIH launches 'Health Info Rx Program' on newborn screening and related genetic disorders
...ommercial-free information that doctors can use to supplement information provided in the office or clinic. We think it saves time and improves doctors' communications with patients, in addition to its obvious value in helping keep babies healthy." "Physicians have always known that an informed patient who ta...