Genetic link to cervical cancer
...ession to cancer. Activation of NK cell activation depends on a balance between activating and inhibitory signals generated by a group of protein receptors called killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs). These receptors bind to partner proteins that are expressed on virtually all cell types. Carrin...Lupus and the role of Epstein-Barr virus
...EBV infection in a latent or quiet state primarily depends on the power of another kind of immune cell, known as T cells. T cells play a major role in keeping the immune system functioning properly. Due to its interference with immune function and promotion of certain antibodies, EBV has been implicated in...Execution by lethal injection is not humane or painless suggests study
...t comments: "Whether you receive the death penalty depends not on what you have done, but where you committed your crime, what colour your skin is, and how much money you have. The use of the death penalty not only varies from state to state (12 US states have no death penalty) but from jurisdiction to juris...Lessons to be learnt from life at the very limit
...ossible? For a molecule upon which all human life depends our understanding of oxygen and its physiological role is far from complete. This conference will explore extreme physiology and critical care, covering the history and future of extreme high altitude research. Expedition leader and conference speak...Rush University Medical Center studies advanced 3D imaging system for radiation therapy
...iciently." The effectiveness of radiation therapy depends on the medical team's ability to concentrate high radiation doses to the tumors while minimizing the doses to surrounding critical organs. Currently, oncologists have to look at hundreds of digital imaging slices, one at a time, to determine where th...Patients with pituitary gland tumors are often misdiagnosed
...e decreased libido or become infertile." Treatment depends on the type of pituitary tumor, the extent to which it has invaded the brain, as well as the patient's age and general health. Treatment is most effective when diagnosis is early, and it typically involves surgery, radiosurgery, and/or drug therapy,...Microbicide partners receive $5.7 million from Gates Foundation
...estment, as is the case with microbicides, success depends on sustained public investment and community good will. The Gates Foundation grant will facilitate the testing of microbicides by supporting advocacy groups in developing countries to engage as full partners in the scientific process." Of the 14,000 ...Politicians bury their heads in the sand while global flu threat mounts
...irus across the population, as infection no longer depends on direct contact with diseased birds. Governments must fund the rapid development of vaccines against H5N1, and build up sufficient stocks of anti-viral drugs such as zanamivir or olsetamivir, the best treatment for anyone infected, says Dr Higson. ...Gender and sexual orientation influence preference for human body odors
...person's preference for another person's body odor depends in part upon the gender and sexual orientation of both sender and receiver. "Our findings support the contention that gender preference has a biological component that is reflected in both the production of different body odors and in the percepti...An alternative to prevent UC-associated colon cancer
...n for colon cancer mortality in ulcerative colitis depends not only on the efficacy of surveillance or chemoprevention, but also on complication rates, costs, and quality of life of the patient, says lead author Joel Rubenstein, M.D., M.Sc., a lecturer in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in th...St. John's Wort only minimally effective in relieving major depression, review confirms
...rozac. However, the composition of St. John's Wort depends on the raw plant material used, the extraction process and the solvents used. As a consequence, the review notes, "the amounts of bioactive constituents in different products can vary enormously." Reviewers recommend that St. John's Wort products sh...The anatomy of sarcasm: Researchers reveal how the brain handles this complex communication
WASHINGTON -- The ability to comprehend sarcasm depends upon a carefully orchestrated sequence of complex cognitive skills based in specific parts of the brain. Yeah, right, and I'm the Tooth Fairy. But it's true: New research details an "anatomy of sarcasm" that explains how the mind puts sharp-tongue...Laughter-induced asthma: It's no joke
... much laughter can set off breathing problems? "It depends on the patient," Dr. Garay said. "For a majority of patients, mild laughter or even a chuckle will set off coughing. For others, laughing hard will bring on asthma symptoms."...Where life's memories are stored
...bility to recollect remote autobiographical events depends not on the medial temporal lobe but on widely distributed neocortical areas." In their experiments, Squire and his colleagues studied patients with damage limited to the medial temporal lobe as well as those with broader damage to the neocortex. The ...Loyola employs high-tech software to target irregular heartbeat more accurately
...or most other arrhythmias," said Wilber. "Success depends on a detailed and very accurate depiction of the anatomy of the left atrium and pulmonary veins. The new technology works best in this situation because it helps us identify the margins of the pulmonary vein more clearly. This helps to improve accura...Nutritious frozen foods can play role in weight-loss programs
...Whether the participants maintain their new weight depends on whether they can maintain permanent diet changes, an ability that varies across individuals. The study succeeded by pointing many of its subjects in the right direction of portion control. Because of busy lifestyles, many people eat at restaurants...Novel approach for eradicating prostate cancer wins award for young Hebrew University researcher
...d kill different tumor cells. This ability largely depends on the expression of a small family of proteins (NCRs) which specifically bind to tumors, but not healthy cells. By applying various molecular biology techniques, Tal produced NCR proteins combined with an immunoglobulin protein. The latter is a well...NYU, Salk Institute neuroscientists offer new path for measuring visual responses to complex images
...that describe exactly how the response of a neuron depends on the stimulus presented to it, they were able to demonstrate that these neurons are more complex than previously appreciated. "This analysis can be extended to study the further transformations of image components into the higher representations t...Drugs for blood pressure and seizures among treatments recommended for essential tremor
...e signals that cause tremors. "The surgical option depends on each patient's circumstances and the risk for complications during and after the procedure," said Zesiewicz. There is insufficient evidence to recommend deep brain stimulation to treat head or voice tremor. Another type of surgery called gamma kni......ne is the number of good die per wafer. That yield depends on maintaining precise, uniform temperatures across the entire heating-zone elements during processing. The wireless Integrated Wafer system fulfills the need for a temperature-mapping tool that collects thermal data without disturbing the environmen...