UCSD team unmasks family of immune system invaders
...elp bacteria do their job of infecting the host by warding off the body's immune system. The UCSD researchers discovered how the effector proteins are able to "hijack" the body's communication network, findings that could lead novel ways to fight bacterial disease. "While discovery of this family of effecto...Black-Bone Silky Fowl: An odd bird with meat to crow about
...lements in the hope of increasing muscle strength, warding off the effects of aging and alleviating diseases such as autism and diabetes. Knowing that meat and poultry are good natural sources of carnosine, Tian searched for existing studies on the carnosine content of Black Bone Silky Fowl, but found that...Who gets heart failure? Race takes back seat to diabetes and high blood pressure
... M.D., M.P.H., the message to physicians is clear, warding off heart failure in African Americans requires aggressive treatment of diabetes and hypertension. Whether through increased screening or greater emphasis on drug therapies, these are two risk factors that must be brought under control. Bahrami, a...