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for Saturday, August 16, 2008
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Hepatitis B Genotypes And Mutants May Influence Liver Cancer Risk (August 15, 2008) -- Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes liver cancer in some individuals, but not all strains of the virus are associated with the same degree of risk. If confirmed, the newly reported data could help target chemoprevention strategies in the future. ... > full story
Women And War: The Toll Of Deployment On Physical Health (August 15, 2008) -- More than 80 percent of a sample of Air Force women deployed in Iraq and other areas around the world report suffering from persistent fatigue, fever, hair loss and difficulty concentrating. ... > full story
Preventing Protein Clumping Characteristic Of Parkinson's Disease With Baker's Yeast (August 15, 2008) -- Parkinson disease is a debilitating and lethal neurodegenerative disease, for which there is currently no cure. However, new data have provided evidence to support that idea that agents that disrupt the formation of the abnormal aggregates of a protein called alpha-syn that characterize the brain of individuals with PD might have therapeutic effects. ... > full story
Model For Neurological Disorder 'Angelman Syndrome' Developed (August 15, 2008) -- A model for studying the genetics of Angelman syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes mental retardation and other symptoms in one out of 15,000 births, has been developed by biologists at The University of Texas at Austin. ... > full story
In The Long Run, Exertion Regulation Wins The Day For Marathon Runners (August 15, 2008) -- Scientists have investigated the physiological methods employed by well-trained runners in order to regulate the great physical strain and effort that are needed in order to complete and perform well in marathons and other endurance challenges. ... > full story
Direct Gaze Enhances Face Perception (August 15, 2008) -- Gaze direction is significant for the processing of visual information from the human face. Researchers have discovered that the visual system of the brain processes another person's face more efficiently when the person's gaze is straight ahead than when the gaze is averted. ... > full story
Chronic Ear Infections Linked To Increased Obesity Risk; Taste Damage Can Lead To Preferences For Fatty And Sugary Foods (August 15, 2008) -- Ear infections are a painful rite of passage for many children. New research suggests the damage caused by chronic ear infections could be linked to people's preference for fatty foods, which increases their risk of being overweight as they age. Scientists from around the country presented their findings on this unexpected connection at the American Psychological Association's 116th Annual Convention here Thursday. ... > full story
Treatment With Anti-anemia Drugs May Not Be Safe For Multiple Myeloma Patients (August 15, 2008) -- A recent study demonstrated that Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, a widely used drug to treat anemia, may have a negative impact on the survival of myeloma patients. ... > full story
Timing Of Political Messages Influences Voter Preferences, Researcher Finds (August 15, 2008) -- In political campaigns, timing is almost everything. Candidates communicate with voters over a long period of time before voters actually vote. What candidates say to these voters is, of course, important, but it turns out that when they say it also influences voter preferences. ... > full story
Major Genetic Cause Of Colon Cancer Found, Linked To Unequal Gene Activity (August 15, 2008) -- Researchers have discovered that a subtle difference in the activity of a pair of genes may be responsible for one of every 10 colon-cancer cases. The work is the first to link this particular gene conclusively as a cause of colon cancer, and it may provide clinicians with a new way to identify people who are at high risk for disease. ... > full story
Why Elite Rowers Have Bigger, Stronger Hearts (August 15, 2008) -- Scientists have unraveled a potential mechanism for how top-level rowers develop enlarged strengthened hearts as a result of long-term intensive training. The research suggests a causal link between naturally occurring hormone levels and strengthening of the heart muscle in professional rowers. ... > full story
Blood Pressure Response To Daily Stress Provides Clues For Better Hypertension Treatment (August 15, 2008) -- How the body regulates blood pressure in response to daily stress is the focus of a study geared toward helping people whose pressure is out of control. ... > full story
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