Aliquots - Research Briefs Archive — Page 76 of 86
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November 16, 2012
Green tea for failing hearts?
The main antioxidant compound in green tea increases contractile force in isolated heart cells, suggesting it may be useful in heart failure. -
November 15, 2012
Inherited lung disease no worse in offspring
An inherited lung disease does not appear to have earlier onset and increased severity – a phenomenon called genetic anticipation – in successive generations. -
November 8, 2012
Kidney woes during heart failure
Levels of the protein NGAL may be a good predictor of worsening kidney function in patients with acute heart failure. -
November 6, 2012
Bacterial signals in sarcoidosis
Study adds evidence for infectious agents’ role in sarcoidosis, an inflammatory condition that can lead to respiratory failure and death. -
November 2, 2012
Toxin provides endometriosis clues
Environmental toxins may contribute to endometriosis-related infertility by disrupting endometrial response to progesterone. -
October 31, 2012
Protein’s length, flexibility key to infection
The structural architecture of the reovirus attachment protein is required for efficient reovirus infection of host cells. -
October 25, 2012
Bid protein guards blood cells against stress
A protein normally known to promote cell death found to encourage survival of blood forming cells.