Aliquots - Research Briefs
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March 3, 2012
Reversing lipid woes in cystic fibrosis
Abnormal levels of fatty acids in the blood and tissues of patients with cystic fibrosis may be reversed by supplementation with the fatty acids DHA and EPA. -
March 2, 2012
‘Detangler’ binds, bends and cuts DNA
New details on the DNA-cutting activity of topoisomerase II, a target of anti-cancer drugs, could lead to better chemotherapeutic agents. -
February 21, 2012
‘Acid test’ for cervical cancer
An inexpensive, low-tech test for cervical cancer may be a good option for screening for the disease among HIV-infected women in developing countries. -
February 20, 2012
Stem cells take heart
Signaling pathway discoveries suggest ways to induce stem cells to become cardiac muscle cells, which could be useful for regenerating damaged heart muscle. -
February 16, 2012
Memory intact in early psychosis
Brain deficits are not present in the early stages of schizophrenia, suggesting it may be possible to delay or prevent the development of brain abnormalities. -
February 15, 2012
On the tail of RSV infection mechanism
New details about the life cycle of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could aid the development of therapies to combat this leading cause of serious illness in infants and the elderly. -
February 8, 2012
Matchmaker for clinical studies
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