Cattle vaccine can halve E. coli levels
August 7th, 2012 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) A vaccine for cattle can slash E. coli levels by more than 50 percent, which is also effective with two doses instead of the recommended ... Read more...
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Scientists tame HIV by stripping it of cholesterol
September 29th, 2011 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Ridding HIV of its cholesterol content deactivates the deadly virus' ability to trick the immune system and infect the body.The finding could remove a major hurdle ... Read more...
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Aerobic exercise ‘may curb non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese’
April 14th, 2011 - 4:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 14 (ANI): A new study has found that doing aerobic exercise regularly may slow the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese people with pre-diabetes.Walking on a treadmill for ... Read more...
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Chemical compounds in trees can fight deadly MRSA
February 23rd, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): A University of Missouri researcher has found an antibiotic in the Eastern Red Cedar tree that is effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-a 'superbug' that is resistant to ... Read more...
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Gene set shows which patients benefit from chemo after surgery
September 8th, 2010 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 08 (ANI): Scientists have identified a genetic signature that can help doctors determine which patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer are at high risk for developing disease recurrence and ... Read more...
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Possible link between sleep-disordered breathing, cardiovascular disease found
June 15th, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 15 (ANI): Researchers have long known that sleep-disordered breathing is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), but had no clue as to why. Now a possible link has been established.Researcher ... Read more...
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Immune cells that fight parasites but cause allergies, asthma identified
March 12th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 12 (ANI): While studying how the immune system operates, scientists from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine discovered a previously unidentified cell population that may be the body's ... Read more...
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Teens don’t care much about hygiene while cooking
November 12th, 2009 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 12 (ANI): Teenagers are more likely to cross-contaminate raw foods when preparing frozen foods, a study has found.Researchers from Kansas State University sought to determine actual food handling behaviour ... Read more...
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Genetic mutation that can cause mad cow disease uncovered
September 12th, 2008 - 4:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 12 (ANI): While mad cow disease has been thought to be a foodborne disease for years, a new study has shown that a genetic mutation also causes it.
"We ... Read more...
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Unhealthy meals may cause memory slumps in older diabetics
June 27th, 2008 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 27 (ANI): A new study from Baycrest has suggested that adults with type 2 diabetes who eat unhealthy, high-fat meals may experience memory declines immediately afterward.However, the study also ... Read more...
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Protein that inhibits Ebola from infecting neighbouring cells identified
March 5th, 2008 - 4:41 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Mar 5 (ANI): Researchers at University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine have found a protein, known as ISG15, that inhibits the Ebola virus from budding - the process by ... Read more...
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Delicate protein balance behind immune system response identified
December 11th, 2007 - 1:15 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine have identified the protein interactions involved in the immune system process that fights infection, but in certain inflammatory ... Read more...
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