Researchers have identified a group of chemical compounds that slow the degeneration of neurons, a condition behind old-age diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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The anti-herpes drug acyclovir can also directly slow down HIV infection by targeting the reverse transcriptase enzyme, researchers report. This beneficial effect does pose a risk though, as HIV-infected cells treated with acyclovir promote the emergence of multi-drug resistant HIV variants.
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International consensus on the reality of climate change is now apparent: global warming is ascribable in large part to human activities. It is causing rapid deterioration of the environment and is increasing the threat to biodiversity. However, the mechanisms of its impact are still poorly known, particularly in the aquatic environment. At Cemagref, two researchers, [...]
Breast cancer stem cells are known to be involved in therapy resistance and the recurrence of cancerous tumors. A new study shows the mechanisms governing stem cell expansion in breast cancer (called Notch activity), and finds that therapy targeting a protein called cyclin D1 may block the expansion of cancerous stem cells.
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Researchers are exploring a new method of getting medicine to the eyes of infected dogs that is more effective and reliable than using eye drops.
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How can we keep our personal location private in a society where GPS-enabled devices and internet-connected computing is ubiquitous? That is the question posed by a computing and legal specialist in Belgium.
Case of man healed by stem cell transplant has many caveats
Life and rocks have changed in concert
Researchers develop nanotube loudspeakers thinner than paper
Copied or erased bits of genetic code may help explain retinoblastoma and other diseases
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