NHLBI
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June 21, 2013
Rhythm response tied to gene variant
A genetic variant that increases risk for atrial fibrillation also impacts the response to a common therapy for the heart rhythm disorder. -
June 20, 2013
Disease linked to cell traffic jams
Diseases associated with mutations and changes in expression of the protein caveolin may result from faulty trafficking of the protein to the cell surface. -
June 12, 2013
Antacids: risky for premature babies
Antacids that block a certain enzyme pose a risk for a common cardiac problem in premature infants. -
June 10, 2013
Factor’s yin-yang tumor effects
A factor produced by most malignant cells can both promote and inhibit tumor growth – an insight that is critical to using cancer drugs developed to block this factor. -
May 10, 2013
Profiling heart cells
A “profile” of the genes and regulatory networks that govern early heart valve development lay the groundwork for generating valves from a patient’s own cells. -
April 29, 2013
Fava beans’ impact on urine sodium
Eating fava beans increases dopamine in blood and urine, but does not stimulate urinary sodium excretion. -
April 26, 2013
Factor reduces virus-related asthma attacks
An immune system factor associated with severe asthma may actually reduce asthma attacks induced by viral infections.