Leigh MacMillan Archive — Page 82 of 84
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October 5, 2011
Parkinson’s deep brain target fired up
Neuronal activity in a deep brain region increases as Parkinson’s disease advances, a new study suggests. -
July 29, 2011
Deciding who’s who in heart valves
Identification of a gene that is involved in the development of heart valves offers new insights into congenital heart valve disease. -
July 21, 2011
Give me some skin
A new understanding of the biochemical pathway that builds our skin barrier could lead to treatments for skin diseases. -
July 20, 2011
Dad’s diet influences birth timing
It may be possible to prevent preterm birth by modifying the father’s diet before a baby's conception. -
June 29, 2011
Protecting brainpower during radiation
Blocking a certain protein during radiation to treat brain cancers could protect the brain’s thinking powers. -
June 24, 2011
Antioxidant genes keep stomach moving
Antioxidant genes may be good targets for treating a stomach disorder that affects up to 40 percent of patients with diabetes.