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Icelandic volcano caused historic famine in Egypt, says Rutgers-based team

An environmental drama played out on the world stage in the late 18th century when a volcano killed 9,000 Icelanders and brought a famine to Egypt that reduced the population of the Nile valley by a sixth. A study by three scientists demonstrates a connection between these two widely separated events, and is the first to conclusively establish the linkage between high-latitude eruptions and the water supply in North Africa.

Cancer :: Finding a cure for cancer – The holy grail of science

To find a cure for cancer, the modern-day plague of our society — is synonymous to finding the holy grail of science. At a recent EuroDYNA conference in Brno, Czech Republic, scientists from around Europe came together to share their research carried out in the field of genetics and cell nucleus architecture. A greater understanding of the body’s building blocks might ultimately lead to a better understanding of human disease.

Neurology :: Blame myelin for many neuropsychiatric disorders

Neurologist George Bartzokis argues that the brain’s miles of myelin are a key evolutionary change that may make us vulnerable to highly prevalent neuropsychiatric disorders. He argues that viewing the brain as myelin-dependent may be key to developing new and novel treatments against disease.

Obesity :: Blocking an inter-generational cycle of obesity

Being exposed to high levels of nutrition before birth can influence the development of networks within the brain that regulate appetite to permanently set a pattern of appetite for life, according to researchers from the University of South Australia.

Diabetes :: Panic attacks are linked to poor outcomes for diabetic patients

There is a strong link between panic episodes and increased complications from diabetes, according to a study conducted at Group Health Cooperative, a Seattle-based health system. The work appears in the November issue of General Hospital Psychiatry. Of the 4,385 patients surveyed, 193 reported experiencing recent episodes of panic. Panic episodes were associated with higher blood sugar levels, increased diabetic complications and symptoms, greater disability and lower self-rated health and functioning.

Nutrition :: Cottonseed is edible with gene tweak

The cotton plant has long been an important source of clothing for humans, but it may soon provide them with high-protein nourishment, too. U.S. scientists say they’ve found a way to remove a toxic compound from cottonseed that’s so far prevented the high-protein seed from being eaten by people. The study was published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

HIV :: Africa having more HIV cases – UNAids

An estimated 40 million people are now living with HIV/AIDS and the global epidemic continues to grow, according to new figures published by UNAids and the World Health Organization.

Health Information Rx Program on Newborn Screening

After a doctor sees a patient, he or she often prescribes medications. But what if such a doctor also wants to direct a patient to up-to-date, reliable, consumer-friendly information about a genetic condition, or an explanation of the basics of genetic science? Under a new program launched today, practitioners are being encouraged to refer their patients to Genetics Home Reference, a free, patient-friendly Web site of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), at http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov.

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