Epigenetic program leading to vessel differentiation
Clarification of how human blood vessels are constructed is desperately needed to advance regenerative medicine. Researchers investigated the changes in gene functions that occur when stem cells become vascular cells. They found that the histone code, which alters the transcriptional state of the gene, changes over time as stem cells differentiate into blood vessels in response to a stimulus. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Herpetologists describe an elf frog from the elfin forests in southern Vietnam
Going under the common name of Elfin mountain toad, a new amphibian is recognized as one of the smallest representative of its group. The new species was identified from the highland wet forests of Langbian Plateau, Southern Vietnam. The discoverers gave it this name that derives from German and Celtic folklore because of the resemblance they found between the tiny delicate amphibians and elves - small magic creatures. Furthermore, their habitat is known as elfin forests. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Mesothelioma: New trial to fight cancer caused by asbestos
Patients with a hard-to-treat type of cancer are being given new hope in a ground-breaking clinical trial. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Study shows differences in brain activity between men, women who are obese
A new study of obese people suggests that changes in their brains ’ reward regions make them more prone to overeating, and that women and men exhibit different brain activity related to overeating. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Life in the Precambrian may have been much livelier than previously thought
The strange creatures that lived in the Garden of the Ediacaran more than 540 million years ago, before animals came on the scene, may have been much more dynamic than experts have thought. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Scientists to test Zika virus on brain tumors
In a revolutionary first, scientists will test whether the Zika virus can destroy brain tumor cells, potentially leading to new treatments for one of the hardest to treat cancers. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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‘Adopted’ embryo program produces new style extended families
Scientists are researching the emergence of a new style of family creation that sees couples " adopt " embryos and, after the child is born, remain in contact with the donors and in many cases develop a special relationship with them. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Disrupted fat breakdown in the brain makes mice dumb
A new study opens a new perspective with regard to the development of dementia. The scientists blocked the breakdown of a certain fat molecule in the mouse brain. As a result the animals exhibited learning and memory problems. Also the quantity of Alzheimer-specific proteins in their brains increased significantly. The researchers now have a clue as to why the mice become dumb. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Urine test finds what makes people say no to blood pressure lowering pills
More than one third of 1,400 people with high blood pressure have not been taking their blood pressure medication, new research has found. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Mislocalized calcium channel causes insulin secretion defect in diabetes
Researchers have studied beta cells of type-2 diabetic donors, and find that a mislocalized calcium channel contributes to the failed insulin secretion associated with the disease. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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New hope for slow-healing wounds
MicroRNAs are interesting target structures for new therapeutic agents. They can be blocked through synthetic antimiRs. However, to date it was not possible to use these only locally. Researchers have now successfully achieved this in the treatment of impaired wound healing with the help of light-inducible antimiRs. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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How cancer cells flood the lung
Lung cancer patients are particularly susceptible to malignant pleural effusion, when fluid collects in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism that causes this to happen. Their study also shows that various active substances could potentially be used to treat this condition. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Shapeshifting materials: Using light to rearrange macroscopic structures
Researchers have created self-assembling molecules which can be broken down by ultraviolet light to recombine into novel macroscopic shapes. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Nutritional properties of mushrooms are better preserved when they are grilled or microwaved
Culinary treatments (boiling, microwaving, grilling, and deep frying) influence on proximate composition and antioxidant capacity of most cultivated mushrooms worlwide. A study has shown that microwaving and grilling are the best processes to maintain the nutritional profile of mushrooms. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Light exposure in the evening improves performance in the final spurt
Athletes often have to compete late in the evening, when they are no longer able to perform at their best. However, researchers have shown that athletes who are exposed to blue light before competing can significantly increase their performance in the final spurt. The blue light had no impact on the athletes ’ maximum performance. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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