Researchers have confirmed that viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus, a deadly virus causing anemia and hemorrhaging in fish has spread to 19 other species and has already reached epidemic proportions....
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive and usually fatal neurological disorder that attacks the nerves and muscles. Researchers have now developed...
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Scientists have developed a "virus sponge" that could filter a patient's blood in a process similar to kidney dialysis, a technology which may be used to remove virus from a...
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In order to elucidate its function in apoptosis, researchers have created a model of proline dehydrogenase, an important cancer-preventing enzyme in the human body. Proline dehydrogenase enables the...
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In a study published online in the April 6 issue of Applied and Environmental Microbiology, scientists report of identifying more than 200 species of petroleum-degrading bacteria from the Rancho La...
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According to a new study, a class of hypertension medication called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may may help protect older adults from declines in memory and other cognitive...
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The US FDA has approved Neupro® (Rotigotine Transdermal System) for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of early-stage idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD). Neupro is a once-daily...
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i'm a little miffed for not ahving been able to attend this year's BIO International Convention. But perhaps, I'll be able to make it to European event: What: BIO-Europe 2007 When:...
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If you were not able to make it to the ongoing BIO International Convention, you don't have to miss it altogether. The BIO 2007 summarizes the highlights on their web site, where you also view...
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An osteoporosis drug delivered once a year has been shown to be as effective as current monthly or weekly osteoporosis regimens at reducing the incidence of bone fractures. Zoledronic acid (marketed...
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A team of UCSF scientists has received a $15 million grant from the National Institute of neurological Disorders and Stroke to study the genetics of epilepsy. The project is known as the Epilepsy...
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