Obese :: Sons of fat mothers could be less fertile
Be aware, overweight mothers-to-be! A new research has revealed that sons born to obese women may be less fertile.
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Macular Degeneration :: Research team finds link between zinc and macular degeneration
A team of scientists, including three researchers at George Mason University, found that the mineral zinc could play a role in the development of macular degeneration. In studying eye tissue samples, the researches found that deposits, that are hallmarks of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), contain large amounts of zinc.
Cancer :: Cells united against cancer
Sheets of highly organized epithelial cells line all the cavities and freesurfaces of the body, forming barriers that control the movement of liquidsand cells in the body organs. The organized structure of normal breastepithelial cells may also serve as a barrier against cancer, according to astudy by University of Helsinki scientists.
Dengue Fever :: Unique mouse joins battle against dengue fever
A mosquito-borne disease often known as ?break-bone fever? has found a new enemy in a unique type of mouse.
Stem Cell :: Way to distinguish true neural stem cells
Working with embryonic mouse brains, a team of Johns Hopkins scientists seems to have discovered an almost-too-easy way to distinguish between ?true? neural stem cells and similar, but less potent versions.
Skin :: Research suggests new options in treating skin pigment problems
Melanocytes are not the only cells responsible for differences in skin coloration. New research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) has shown that some of the most basic cells on the skin?s surface influence pigment production and help regulate skin coloration.
Sexual Health :: Prioritizing male sexual health in Asia Pacific
A groundbreaking coalition aiming to build, strengthen, and increase interventions addressing HIVrelated vulnerabilities of men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Asia and Pacific region was launched at the 8th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and Pacific (8th ICAAP).
Breast Cancer :: New link between estrogen and breast cancer
The female sex hormone estrogen turns on a gene linked to breast cancer, according to new research by Brisbane scientists.
WHO :: International spread of disease threatens public health security, says WHO
More than at any previous time in history, global public health security depends on international cooperation and the willingness of all countries to act effectively in tackling new and emerging threats.
Bacteria :: New light-sensing ability discovered in disease-causing bacteria
The bacteria that cause brucellosis can sense light and use the information to regulate their virulence, according to a study in the August 24 issue of the journal Science. The discovery comes after 120 years of research into the disease, which causes abortions in livestock and fevers in humans. Researchers found that two other bacteria, including a species that attacks plants, sense light using the same type of protein structure, and at least 94 more species possess the code for it in their DNA.