Aliquots
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January 13, 2015
Cognitive changes in ‘standing’ syndrome
Patients with orthostatic intolerance – problems when standing – have cognitive changes, even when seated, compared to healthy individuals. -
January 9, 2015
Does fish oil help prevent A-fib?
Growing evidence suggests that fish oil, thought to directly prevent inflammation, oxidative stress and heart disease, may have limited clinical utility. -
January 8, 2015
Enzyme affects tumor metastasis
A protein that degrades the “matrix” between cells participates in the development of lung metastases from primary breast cancer in mouse models and may be a good target for breast cancer treatment. -
December 18, 2014
Atrial disease and hypertension links
New findings suggest that misfolded proteins accumulate in the heart atria, particularly in patients with hypertension, and may contribute to atrial heart disease. -
December 17, 2014
Target for atherosclerosis therapies
A newly identified “atheroprotective” gene is a tool for exploring plaque pathophysiology and may be a good target for therapies to slow atherosclerosis progression. -
December 16, 2014
Retinal neuron survival in glaucoma
Understanding how the protein TRPV1 helps neurons survive after glaucoma-related stressors could lead to new therapeutic strategies for glaucoma and other neurodegenerative conditions. -
December 11, 2014
Bacterial secretion machinery: 3-D view
New structural findings reveal how "gatekeeper" proteins participate in the secretion systems bacteria use to infect host cells.