Scientists discover E coli’s Achilles heel
July 16th, 2012 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 16 (IANS) Researchers have identified E. coli's Achilles heel - a molecule's previously unknown role in fighting it off and other bacterial infections.The lethal bug continues to infiltrate ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Key protein controlling blood vessel growth in mice’s brain identified
November 12th, 2010 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 12 (ANI): A new study has suggested that one protein single-handedly controls the growth of blood vessels into the developing brains of mice embryos.Stanford University researchers said that understanding how ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
How salmonella bacteria spread in humans
October 1st, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 01 (ANI): How salmonella bacteria, a common cause of food poisoning, efficiently spread in people has been explained by National Institutes of Health scientists.In a study researchers describe finding a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Just a little belly fat can harm blood vessels: Study
August 19th, 2010 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): Healthy young people who put on as little as 9 pounds of fat, specifically in the abdomen, are at risk for developing endothelial cell dysfunction, Mayo Clinic researchers ... Read more...
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Indian-American unravels how TB bugs incite immune cells
December 12th, 2009 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 12 (IANS) An Indian-American immunologist has unravelled how a signalling pathway helps TB bugs incite immune cells into working for them.
"If we could keep this pathway from inciting the ... Read more...
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Now, simple finger device to predict future heart attack, stroke
March 27th, 2009 - 12:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): People who are considered at low or moderate risk of cardiac problems can now use a simple, non-invasive finger sensor test to know their chances of future heart ... Read more...
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Adult stem cells finding provides foundation for brain injury cure
July 25th, 2008 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 25 (ANI): In a study on mice, UC Irvine scientists have found stem cells in the brain that can produce new brain cells to replace those lost to disease ... Read more...
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Researchers pave the way for new generation of cochlear implants
December 19th, 2007 - 5:28 pm ICT by admin
Washington, December 19 (ANI): Rutgers University researchers have made a discovery that may help introduce significant improvement in cochlear implants.Cochlear implants today operate with varying degrees of success in different patients. ... Read more...
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