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Role of Genetics in Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on June 24, 2009
© ktylerconk We all know that an individuals chances of developing allergies is determined by both genetics and environmental influences. While we can control environmental conditions to a certain extent, genetics is like, well, destiny: there's really nothing you can do about it, save for ...
Fiber for Nerve Repair Derived from Chitosan and Polyester
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 19, 2009
Researchers have developed a promising new material that can be used to repair severed nerves by combining chitosan , a compound found in the shells of crabs and shrimp, and polycaprolactone , a strong, flexible, biodegradable polyester commonly used in sutures. The hybrid fiber combines the b...
Blood Test for Aging Protein p16p16INK4a
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 17, 2009
© Divine in the Daily Previously, researchers haveidentified a key protein, called p16INK4a, that increase in mammalian organs as as cells and tissues age. Recently, they have found out that the protein is also present in human blood and is strongly correlated both with chronological age and wi...
Eight Genes That Help Predict Patients Response to Melanoma Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 31, 2009
A group of researchers have identified eight genes that help predict a melanoma patient's response to treatment .
Dr. Tawbi and his colleagues examined the tumor tissues of 21 patients with metastatic melanoma, some of whom responded to chemotherapy and some who did not. Once the cases wer...
New HIV Microbicide Can Be Produced in Transgenic Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© Sully Pixel Scientists have developed a new anti-HIV drug as well as a possible means of producing the drug in large quantities using transgenic plants.
In the research paper, Ma and colleagues describe how they combined two protein microbicides (b12 monoclonal antibody and cyanovirin-N) in...
Powerbrella from Sky Shades Blocks and Channels the Sun
in The Gadgets Weblog, on May 27, 2009
I love working outside. I keep the range of my WiFi network just large enough that I can be online and somewhat productive while enjoying the summer sun. Unfortunately, I can work outside for just a bit over an hour thanks to my laptop battery crapping out. Running an extension cord out the the...
Cigarette Smoke Can Prevent Allergies
in Allergies, on May 22, 2009
© Energetic Spirit Cigarette smoke aggravate allergies. Correct? Well, according to a recent study , perhaps cigarette smoke is not the villain it's considered to be, in relation to allergies, at least. In fact, the study shows that cigarette smoke can prevent allergies by decreasing the...
Dana-Farber Researchers Create DNA Origami
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 22, 2009
Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a technique for folding sheets of DNA, like origami, into multilayered objects. The research was published in the May 21 issue of Nature .
"This is something that nature is very good at - making many complex machines with...
Anti-Inflammatory Constituents of Ginseng Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 16, 2009
© centralasian Scientists have identified immunologically active components in ginseng, an herb used in traditional Chinese and other Asian medicine.
Allan Lau led a team of researchers from the University of Hong Kong who identified seven ginseng constituents, ginsenosides , which showed imm...
Konarka Develops Flexible Solar Cells for Windows
in The Gadgets Weblog, on May 11, 2009
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There are probably few people that would install and utilize solar panels if they could. The problem is that they are large, expensive, and complicated. Konarka, a alternative energy company from Massachusetts has developed solar cells that are both flexible and transparent. These ...
Vitamin D and Turmeric Supplements Against Allergies
in Allergies, on May 10, 2009
© Raveesh Vyas Do you know that Vitamin D and turmeric supplements may help in coping with (pollen) allergies ?
In animal studies, turmeric prevents the release of histamine from mast cells. If it works similarly in humans, this would prevent allergy symptoms from developing.
Vitamin D has ...
Spreadtweet is Sneaky, Very Sneaky
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 22, 2009
Have you heard of a little web application called Twitter? According to Oprah , it just might be the next big thing. Well, if you are responsible for one of the roughly 33 million Twitter logins currently Tweeting away, then there is a good chance that you have, or at least have been tempted t...
Prenatal Learning: What you should know
in Next Nine Months, on April 9, 2009
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Many parents talk to their developing child in the womb or play music because they recognize the importance of stimulation for the developing child. There is more and more research to support that prenatal learning and stimulation can be very beneficial in the womb, but wha...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
© peasap The report does sound a bit technical, but two recently published studies relate allergies to a malfunction of the epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract particularly the nose and eyes. Apparently birch pollen binds to, enters and travels through conjunctival and nasal epithel...
Microbes Convert Carbon Dioxide and Electricity to Methane
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 31, 2009
Researchers have developed microbial electrolysis cells using Archaea species that could use the current to convert carbon dioxide and water to methane without any organic material, bacteria or hydrogen usually found in microbial electrolysis cells.
The researchers created a two-chambered cel...
Marker that Predicts Breast Cancer Metastasis
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 28, 2009
Researchers have identified a new marker for breast cancer metastasis called TMEM , for Tumor Microenvironment of Metastasis. These findings could lead to the first test to predict the likelihood of breast cancer metastasis via the bloodstream.
The Weill Cornell investigators set out to build o...
Cancer Research UK Announces Nanotech Breakthrough
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 13, 2009
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Following up on the post below , more nanotech cancer-fighting news: researchers at Cancer Research UK this week announced the development of a treatment "whereby tiny nano particles carried anti-tumor genes into cancer cells and 'zap...
MIT Student Wins Prize for Nanomedicine Research
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 7, 2009
MIT PHd student Geoffrey von Maltzahn won this year's $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize for "developing a technique that utilizes nanosize gold particles to target malignant tumors and kill cancer cells but spares healthy tissue," according to Scientific American's Larr...
Caffeine Offers Skin Cancer Protection
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6660710 In a study published this week in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology , researchers investigated the mechanism by which caffeine may confer protection against skin cancer .
For the study, Nghiem's team looked at caffeine's effect on ...
How Capsaicin Interacts with Pain Receptors
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7560169 New research published in PLoS Biology further expounds on capsaicin's role in chronic pain relief . According to a related report :
"The receptor acts like a gate to the neurons. When stimulated it opens, letting outside calcium enter...
Fast Company 评出了2009年度创新企业50强
in Wangtam, on February 24, 2009
作为与《财富》和《商业周刊》齐名的美国最具影响力的商业杂志之一，《Fast Company》近日评出了 2009 年度" 创新企业50强 "，排名首位的是成功将 Barack Obama 推上总统宝座的"奥巴马竞选团队"。
此外，Google 位居第二、Apple 第四，Cisco 第五、Intel 第六、Amazon 第九、HP 十二、Nokia 十三、Facebook 十五、IBM 十九、任天堂二十一、微软三十四。另外，还有两家中国企业上榜，分别是排名第八的无锡药明康德新药开发有限公司和位居第四十五位的比亚迪：
1. 奥巴马竞选团队
2. 谷歌...
Lactic Acid Bacteria as Vehicle for Anthrax Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 24, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 407156 Researchers have discovered that lactic acid bacteria, commonly found in dairy products, can also be used as a vehicle for an oral vaccine against anthrax , and possibly other types of viruses and pathogens. According to the researchers, "the a...
Rise of the Solar Phones
in The Wireless Weblog, on February 13, 2009
This week saw the introduction of a number of new solar-powered mobile phones, led by Samsung's introduction of its Blue Earth solar phone.
"The back side of the Blue Earth has been outfitted with a large solar panel," writes Mobile Mag's Michael Kwan . "They say ...
RHAMM Protein Removes Wrinkles
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 13, 2009
Scientists have discovered that a protein which plays a role in cancers and tissue repair may also hold potential in removing skin wrinkles. The protein, called RHAMM, for Receptor for Hyaluronan Mediated Motility, may one day replace Botox treatment, which carry such unpleasant side-effects as ...
Learn To Love Your Digital Camera Again
in Digital Shot, on February 10, 2009
Some people make a discretionary purchase of say, a digital camera, and it works well, and provides lots of fun and then suddenly, the thrill is gone.
Your once shiny new toy has picked up a few dings and scratches, and even though it still works well, you're starting to develop lustful f...
Insulin May Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
in Daily Diabetic, on February 3, 2009
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The formation of Alzheimer's-related protein plaques can be prevented by insulin and other drugs that control diabetes. Such were the findings of researchers from Northwestern University .
Researchers at Northwestern University treated n...
Taking Hypertable 0.9.2.1 for a ride.
in Googlestack, on February 3, 2009
This is the first post in the series about tools and how you can leverage them to increase your ability to scale. In this post we're going to take a look how it is possible to store a large quantity of data in the Hypertable. The data store chosen here is for a reason, as you will see in a momen...
Nanosensor for Skin Based Glucose Monitoring
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 30, 2009
Researchers from Draper Laboratories have developed an injectable nanosensor that can be injected into the skin to monitor an individual's blood-sugar level.
The material consists of 120-nanometer polymer beads coated with a biocompatible material. Within each bead is a fluorescent dye...
Magnesium Sulphate Injections Help Protect Against Cerebral Palsy in Very Premature Babies
in Next Nine Months, on January 28, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 443014 According to a new research, giving pregnant mothers who are at risk of giving birth preterm can help protect their very premature babies (less than 28 weeks gestation) from suffering from cerebral palsy by taking magnesium sulphate injections. C...
Hydramycin: New Antibiotic Compound from Hydra
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 20, 2009
A new antimicrobial compound has been isolated from the freshwater animal Hydra . The compound, called hydramacin-1, shares virtually no similarity with any other known antibacterial proteins except for two other antimicrobials found in leech, and has been shown in laboratory studies to be hi...
Congress Intros Nanotech Safety Bill
in Nanotechbuzz, on January 17, 2009
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The House Science and Technology Committee this week introduced the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R. 554). The bill (identical to H.R. 5940 , which passed the 110th Congress by 407 to 6), seeks to "strengthe...
Nanotubes and the Fight Against Cancer
in Nanotechbuzz, on December 19, 2008
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In a new report in the journal Nature Nanotechnology , researchers at MIT explore the potential for nanotubes to "detect the quantity and status of chemotherapy drugs, toxins, and free radicals," according to DailyTech's Jason M...
Hydrocyanine Fluorescent Dyes to Detect Reactive Oxygen Species
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 16, 2008
Researchers have developed new fluorescent probes called hydrocyanines that can be used to detect and measure the presence of reactive oxygen species - molecules implicated in a variety of inflammatory diseases, including cancer and atherosclerosis- in living cells, tissue samples and in vivo.
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Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Diasease: Genetically Linked
in Daily Diabetic, on December 14, 2008
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Type 1 diabetes is the condition wherein the body doesn't produce enough insulin to convert blood sugar into energy for the cells. On the other hand, Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with abs...
Byrd Designs Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 10, 2008
Handcrafted Vintage-Inspired Jewelry
Since 1991, Jaime Byrd, an award-winning jewelry designer, has created hair ornaments and jewelry that are original in design. Many of her pieces are loosely based on vintage jewelry, and some designs are influenced by art over hundreds of years old. Jaime h...
Lack of Sleep Is Genetically Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on December 8, 2008
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Lack of Sleep has a genetic link with type 2 diabetes is the new finding reported at Nature Genetics .
The said findings discovered a surprisingly clear connection between sleep and the regulation of sugar levels in the blood.
The fin...
How Broccoli Compound Fights Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 6, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 3214889 UC Berkley scientists have identified a compound found in broccoli which may be responsible for its anti-cancer properties. The compound, indole-3-carbinol (I3C), is already undergoing clinical trials in humans based on results from animal trial...
Genetic Blood Test Provide More Accurate Evaluation For Cystic Fibrosis Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 3, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 2049412 A preliminary "proof-of-principle" trial demonstrated the feasibility of a genetic blood test to demonstrate cystic fibrosis patients' response to therapy.
Using microarray gene analysis of the blood samples, the researchers identifie...
Basophil-Microarray Based Allergy Assay wins Award
in Allergies, on December 2, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4786023 Kudos and congratulations to Dr Franco Falcone and his colleagues of the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy, for their work on new basophil-microarray based allergy assay which won this year's Da Vinci award in the Breakthrough T...
Oral Administration of Garlic Compounds May Treat Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 25, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 2070265 Previous studies have shown that an injection of vanadium and allaxin, a compound found in garlic, could treat both type 1 and 2 diabetes in mice. A new study indicates that oral administration of these compounds works just as well , particularly...
A New Source of Insulin-Producing Cells?
in Daily Diabetic, on November 25, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , David Marchal
Contrary to previous findings, researchers at at the Joslin Diabetes Center have shown that insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells can form after birth or after injury from progenitor cells within the pancreas that were not beta cells.
Accor...
Astragalus Compound May Help in AIDS Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 16, 2008
Researchers have identified a compound called TAT2 derived from Astragalus , an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine, can prevent or slow progressive telomere shortening in immune cells , which could make useful in the treatment of HIV infections.
They tested TAT2 in several ways. First...
Allergies Protect Against Cancer
in Allergies, on November 13, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Guillermo Perales Gonzalez They say to every cloud is a silver lining. Next time you're having a bout of allergy attacks, instead of cursing your overreacting immune system, think of it this way: those sneezing fits could be protecting you from cancer . A new...
Esophageal Cancer Awareness
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 11, 2008
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According to the American Cancer Institute, more than 16,000 esophageal cancer cases are presented every year in the US. It is crucial that the causes and symptoms of this under diagnosed, fatal cancer are brought to patients' attention.
Below ...
Stress May Exacerbate Skin Diseases
in Allergies, on October 27, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6087826 Having a rough day? Breathe in, breathe out. Release all the stress. It's bad for your skin .
Researchers lead by Dr. Petra Arck of Charité, University of Medicine Berlin and McMaster University in Canada, hypothesized that stress could exacer...
Novel Antibiotic Candidates from Myxobacteria
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 26, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 320605 German researchers have identified a group of new natural antibiotics against tuberculosis. The compounds have been isolated from Myxobacteria , and works by inhibiting the pathogen's RNA polymerase, thus preventing the translation of the bacter...
Panasonic Fuel Cells are Bringing Power to the People's Notebooks
in The Gadgets Weblog, on October 21, 2008
I was impressed when my current MacBook could live for four hours on one battery charge; I was even more impressed when the new MacBooks could squeeze out five hours. How would you like to hit 20 hours on one charge or re-fill? panasonic has announced a breakthrough in fuel cell technology ...
Green Fluorescent Protein in Jellyfish is Center of This Year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 9, 2008
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80-year-old Osamu Shimomura of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution lab had won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Martin Chalfie of Columbia University and Roger Y. Tsien of the University of California, San Diego , for discovering a green fl...
Diabetes May Be Reversed From The Fat Cells
in Daily Diabetic, on October 8, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Brandon Laufenberg
Insulin resistance in obese laboratory mice has been rapidly reversed by University of California San Diego researchers by killing off "angry" immune cells that reside in obese fat and muscle tissue.
According to Jerrold Olefsky...
RFID Needle Free Glucose Testing System Closer To Reality
in The RFID Weblog, on October 2, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Jim DeLillo
This is a device which every diabetes patient would like to own and if you ask me why then it would give them freedom from the pain caused by needle pricking. Developed by team from Gentag, GAEL and SAIC, this enables diabetics to keep a watch on the...
Pentazocine May Protect Against Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
in Daily Diabetic, on September 25, 2008
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One complication of diabetes is the damage to the eyes' retina which can lead to vision loss.
Study in mouse models at Medical College Georgia revealed that a drug known for it pain-relieving power and believed to stimulate memory appears to prevent this retinal damag...
New Tuberculosis Vaccine Goes Into Clinical Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 12, 2008
After 80 years, a new live vaccine against tuberculosis enters clinical trials this week. The new vaccine, VPM1002, is based on a vaccine that has been in use since 1921, and has been genetically engineered to prevent infection with tuberculosis bacteria much more effectively than its pred...
Empty Client Approach and AJAX
in Java Entrepreneur, on September 4, 2008
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Ajax rules among content based websites but have you ever seen it being implemented in enterprise level applications? You might have to strain your grey cells in quoting any example in this regard and there are a few reasons as to why enterprise level applications stay away from it.
As of now...
Researchers Identify Key Allergy Gene
in Allergies, on August 29, 2008
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German researchers report having identified a major gene for allergic diseases .
The newly discovered FCER1A Gene encodes the alpha chain of high affinity IgE receptor , which plays a major role in controlling allergic responses. The team ...
Segeln pädagogisch gesehen
in Das Segel Blog, on August 28, 2008
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Es ist sicherlich kein Zufall, dass dieses Weblog eine eigenen Rubrik mit Namen "Jugendarbeit" hat. Denn in der Tat hat es sich in Vergangenheit gezeigt, dass der Segelsport durchaus das Potential hat, den Gemeinschaftssinn unter Jugendlichen zu stärken. Kein Wunder, den...
Nanotubes Punching Holes in Cancer
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 28, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, David Marchal
Everyone wants to cure cancer. Researchers at Stanford University are using carbon nanotubes to punch holes in tumor cells. Talk about targeted drug delivery! If chemotherapy can be delivered directly into cancer cells, then other healthy cells ma...
Maybe Leptin Can Help Against Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on August 27, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Neil Brake In type 1 diabetes , insulin is the 'gold standard' for lowering high blood sugar levels and manage its consequences such as diabetic coma.
Findings at UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that insulin isn't the only one effective f...
Chitosan-Based Vehicle for Antioxidants
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 26, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Stephanie Horrocks
Researchers have designed a nano-sized "trojan horse" particle to aid in the absorption of antioxidants in the gut by protectin antioxidants from enzyme and acid breakdown.
The solution is to design a tiny sponge-like chitosan ...
Rote Blutkörperchen aus embryonalen Stammzellen
in Daily Innovation, on August 22, 2008
Forschern in den USA ist es erstmals gelungen Rote Blutkörperchen aus embryonalen Stammzellen zu gewinnen. Dieser erste Erfolg gibt Hoffnung, dass einmal große Mengen an roten Blutkörperchen der Blutgruppe Null hergestellt werden können. Das hat den Vorteil, dass die Spende von jedem Empfänger vertr...
Medis 24-7 Power Pack is Completely Underwhelming
in The Gadgets Weblog, on August 20, 2008
Imagine a future where devices can be powered off of a green, hydrogen based fuel source. This fuel source will be readily available, clean, and easy to replenish. Well, the future is now, and the future kind of sucks.
Honestly, the idea of hydrogen fuel cells to power electricity is exciting...
Hsp104: Baker's Yeast Protein May Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 16, 2008
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Parkinson's disease is characterized by nerve cell death brought about brought about by protein-clumping. While there is no treatment available to alter the course of the disease, researchers continue to elucidate the said mechanism lead...
Xenazine (tetrabenazine): First Drug for Chorea in Huntington's Disease, Approved by the FDA
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 15, 2008
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Xenazine (tetrabenazine) , product of Prestwick Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Washington, D.C.) is the first drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of chorea - the jerky , involuntary movement - in people with Huntington's disease .
X...
The Take Anywhere Electrical Power Source Lets You Take Power Anywhere.
in The Gadgets Weblog, on August 14, 2008
Sometimes, a name says it all. That is certainly the case with the take anywhere electrical power source . It is a solar, AC and DC rechargeable power brick that allows you to literally, take power anywhere. It is smaller than a briefcase and packs a pretty good power punch.
The Take Anywhe...
Krikawa Jewelry Designs
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 8, 2008
Master Goldsmith and Jewelry Designer
Krikawa Jewelry Designs is a small, family operated business, located in Tucson, Arizona. KJD is run by the husband and wife team of John and Lisa Krikawa . Lisa is a professional jewelry designer, master goldsmith, and business developer for KJD, and Joh...
Broccoli Compund May Reverse Diabetes Vascular Damage
in Daily Diabetic, on August 6, 2008
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People with diabetes are far more at higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke - both conditions are linked to heart blood vessel ( vascular ) damage.
The compound found in broccoli - sulforaphane - has been found to...
Four Ways With Peaches
in Do you like to cook?, on August 6, 2008
It's peach season!
These sweet, juicy stone fruits are low in calories and a good source of potassium and vitamins A & C. Their season is short, only a few months, so they must be enjoyed in abundance!
There are so many delicious ways to savor peaches. Here are four of my favorite's.
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Phase 1 Trials Shows Plant-Produced Cancer Vaccine as Safe
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 28, 2008
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Phase 1 trials of the the first human tests of a vaccine grown in tobacco plants proved that the vaccine against against follicular B-cell lymphoma were safe for patients. If further trials demonstrate its efficacy, this presents a novel method o...
Jewelry Bargains at Relios.com
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 27, 2008
Our selection of discount silver jewelry is also known as Corazón - the Spanish word for heart . Corazón embodies the true heart of Relios jewelry, representing rare beauties from all of the distinctive Relios collections. You never know what great discount silver jewelry you might come ...
Protein Transporter for Lutein and Zeaxanthin, Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 25, 2008
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Scientists have identified a protein transporter for the compounds lutein and zeaxanthin , which are believed to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration .
These two nutrients are not made by the body and must be obtained through the diet. They are commo...
