ScienceDaily: Top Health Newshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/news/top_news/top_health/ Top health stories, featured on ScienceDaily's home page.en-usMon, 19 Nov 2012 00:12:02 ESTMon, 19 Nov 2012 00:12:02 EST60ScienceDaily: Top Health Newshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gifhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/news/top_news/top_health/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily.Optogenetics illuminates pathways of motivation through brainhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141528.htm Bioengineers have isolated the neurons that carry split-second decisions to act from the higher brain to the brain stem. In doing so, they have provided insight into the causes of severe brain disorders such as depression.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:15:15 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141528.htmSkin cells reveal DNA's genetic mosaichttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141524.htm The prevailing wisdom has been that every cell in the body contains identical DNA. However, a new study of stem cells derived from the skin has found that genetic variations are widespread in the body's tissues, a finding with profound implications for genetic screening.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:15:15 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141524.htmLeap forward in brain-controlled computer cursors: New algorithm greatly improves speed and accuracyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141520.htm Researchers have designed the fastest, most accurate algorithm yet for brain-implantable prosthetic systems that can help disabled people maneuver computer cursors with their thoughts. The algorithm's speed, accuracy and natural movement approach those of a real arm, and the system avoids the long-term performance degradations of earlier technologies.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:15:15 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141520.htmBreakthrough nanoparticle halts multiple sclerosis in mice, offers hope for other immune-related diseaseshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141516.htm In a breakthrough for nanotechnology and multiple sclerosis (MS), a biodegradable nanoparticle delivers an antigen that tricks the immune system and halts MS in mice. The approach, the first that doesn't suppress the immune system, is being tested in a clinical trial for MS patients, but with white blood cells delivering the antigen. The nanoparticle is an easier, cheaper option and can be used in other immune-related diseases including Type 1 diabetes, food and airway allergies.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:15:15 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141516.htmLikely basis of birth defect causing premature skull closure in infants identifiedhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141432.htm Geneticists, pediatricians, surgeons and epidemiologists have identified two areas of the human genome associated with the most common form of non-syndromic craniosynostosis premature closure of the bony plates of the skull.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:14:14 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141432.htmNew bulimia treatment developedhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141408.htm An eating disorders research team has developed a successful bulimia nervosa therapy that can provide patients an alternative for treating this debilitating disorder.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:14:14 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141408.htmVirtual reality could spot real-world cognitive impairmentshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141406.htm A virtual reality test might do a better job than pencil-and-paper tests of predicting whether a cognitive impairment will have real-world consequences. The test uses a computer-game-like virtual world and asks volunteers to navigate their ways through tasks such as delivering packages or running errands around town.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:14:14 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141406.htmDNA packaging discovery reveals principles by which CRC mutations may cause cancerhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121117184658.htm A new discovery concerning a fundamental understanding about how DNA works will produce a "180-degree change in focus" for researchers who study how gene packaging regulates gene activity, including genes that cause cancer and other diseases.Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:46:46 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121117184658.htmAnxiety linked to chest pain in childrenhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121117184654.htm Psychological factors can have as much -- or more -- impact on pediatric chest pain as physical ones, a new study found recently. Psychologists discovered pediatric patients diagnosed with non-cardiac chest pain have higher levels of anxiety and depression than patients diagnosed with innocent heart murmurs -- the noise of normal turbulent blood flow in a structurally normal heart.Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:46:46 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121117184654.htmWandering minds associated with aging cells: Attentional state linked to length of telomereshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121117184551.htm Scientific studies have suggested that a wandering mind indicates unhappiness, whereas a mind that is present in the moment indicates well-being.?Now, a preliminary study suggests a possible link between mind wandering and aging, by looking at a biological measure of longevity.Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:45:45 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121117184551.htmBrazilian mediums shed light on brain activity during a trance statehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121117184543.htm Researchers analyzed the cerebral blood flow (CBF) of Brazilian mediums during the practice of psychography, described as a form of writing whereby a deceased person or spirit is believed to write through the medium?s hand. The new research revealed intriguing findings of decreased brain activity during mediumistic dissociative state which generated complex written contentSat, 17 Nov 2012 18:45:45 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121117184543.htmHepatitis C treatment's side effects can now be studied in the labhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116161059.htm Adverse side effects of certain hepatitis C medications can now be replicated in the lab, thanks to a research team. The new method aids understanding of recent failures of hepatitis C antiviral drugs in some patients, and could help to identify medications that eliminate adverse effects. The findings may aid the development of safer and more effective treatments for hepatitis C and other pathogens such as SARS and West Nile virus.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:10:10 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116161059.htmExercise benefits found for pregnancies with high blood pressure, researchers sayhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116161057.htm Contrary to popular thought, regular exercise before and during pregnancy could have beneficial effects for women that develop high blood pressure during gestation, a human physiology professor said.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:10:10 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116161057.htmBad air means bad news for seniors' brainpowerhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116161021.htm Living in areas of high air pollution can lead to decreased cognitive function in older adults, according to new research.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:10:10 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116161021.htmReconsidering cancer's bad guyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124644.htm Researchers have found that a protein, known for causing cancer cells to spread around the body, is also one of the molecules that trigger repair processes in the brain.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:46:46 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124644.htmNew research explores why we remember and why we forgethttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124559.htm Psychological scientists are exploring the mechanisms that underlie memory to understand why we remember certain things and why we forget others.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:45:45 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124559.htmTeenagers urged to exercise to ward off bone diseasehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124555.htm Playing soccer or running for at least three hours a week could help teenagers counteract the potential damage to their bone health caused by prolonged spells of sitting.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:45:45 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124555.htmGene distinguishes early birds from night owls and helps predict time of deathhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124551.htm New research shows that a gene is responsible for a person's tendency to be an early riser or night owl -- and helps determine the time of day a person is most likely to die.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:45:45 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124551.htmClues to cause of kids' brain tumorshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116091226.htm Insights from a genetic condition that causes brain cancer are helping scientists better understand the most common type of brain tumor in children.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:12:12 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116091226.htmFetus suffers when mother lacks vitamin Chttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116085629.htm Maternal vitamin C deficiency during pregnancy can have serious consequences for the fetal brain. And once brain damage has occurred, it cannot be reversed by vitamin C supplements after birth.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:56:56 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116085629.htmImproving quality of life for the bedridden: Textile pressure ulcer preventionhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116085546.htm Immobile patients are in constant danger of developing pressure ulcers on the skin. Medical researchers have worked together to develop a special sheet that is gentle on the skin and helps to make patients more comfortable.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:55:55 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116085546.htmLocation, location, location: Membrane 'residence' gives proteases novel abilitieshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116085330.htm Scientists have discovered a new mode of action for enzymes immersed in cellular membranes. Their experiments suggest that instead of recognizing and clipping proteins based on sequences of amino acids, these proteases' location within membranes gives them the unique ability to recognize and cut proteins with unstable structures.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:53:53 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116085330.htmMechanism of breathing muscle 'paralysis' in dreaming sleep identifiedhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116085208.htm A novel brain mechanism mediating the inhibition of the critical breathing muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has been identified for the first time in a new study.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:52:52 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116085208.htmSports-related injuries requiring surgery on the rise among high school athleteshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116085155.htm As the nearly 8 million U.S. high school students who participate in sports every year suit up this season, scientists are encouraging them to focus on something more valuable than winning ? their health. New research shows fracture and ACL prevention programs are essential in ensuring injuries don?t sideline players.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:51:51 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116085155.htmPreterm birth may be prevented with a few proven treatments, experts sayhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115210617.htm Experts have set a target of lowering preterm birth rates by an average of 5 percent across 39 high-resource countries, including the United States, by 2015 to prevent prematurity for 58,000 babies a year.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:06:06 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115210617.htmArthritis study reveals why gender bias is all in the geneshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115210541.htm Researchers have pieced together new genetic clues to the arthritis puzzle in a study that brings potential treatments closer to reality and could also provide insights into why more women than men succumb to the disabling condition.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:05:05 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115210541.htmUncommon features of Einstein's brain might explain his remarkable cognitive abilitieshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115210457.htm Portions of Albert Einstein's brain have been found to be unlike those of most people and could be related to his extraordinary cognitive abilities, according to a new study.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:04:04 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115210457.htmClass of RNA molecules protects germ cells from damagehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115172255.htm Passing one's genes on to the next generation is a mark of evolutionary success. So it makes sense that the body would work to ensure that the genes the next generation inherits are exact replicas of the originals. Biologists have now identified one way the body does exactly that.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:22:22 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115172255.htmProbiotic worm treatment may improve symptoms of colitis by restoring gut bacteria to healthy statehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115172030.htm A new study on monkeys with chronic diarrhea that were treated by microscopic parasite worm (helminth) eggs has provided insights on how this form of therapy may heal the intestine. This condition in monkeys is similar to the inflammatory bowel diseases that affects up to 1.4 million Americans.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:20:20 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115172030.htmVitamin D deficiency linked to type 1 diabeteshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115171332.htm A study has found a correlation between vitamin D3 serum levels and subsequent incidence of Type 1 diabetes. The six-year study of blood levels of nearly 2,000 individuals suggests a preventive role for vitamin D3 in this disease.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:13:13 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115171332.htmNew injectable gels toughen up after entering the bodyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115162849.htm Chemical engineers have now designed an injectable gel that responds to the body's high temperature by forming a reinforcing network that makes the gel much more durable, allowing it to function over a longer period of time.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:28:28 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115162849.htmArginine and proline enriched diet may speed wound healing in diabeteshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115162135.htm A diet enriched with arginine and proline could speed diabetes-related wound healing, a new study suggests.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:21:21 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115162135.htmNeurons made from stem cells drive brain activity after transplantation in laboratory modelhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115152657.htm Scientists are able to make neurons and other brain cells from stem cells, but getting these neurons to properly function when transplanted to a host has proven more difficult. Now, researchers have found a way to stimulate stem cell-derived neurons to direct cognitive function after transplantation to an existing neural network.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:26:26 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115152657.htmQuick test speeds search for Alzheimer's drugs: Compound restores motor function and longevity to fruit flieshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115152655.htm Researchers report that an efficient, high-volume technique for testing potential drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease uncovered an organic compound that restored motor function and longevity to fruit flies with the disease.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:26:26 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115152655.htmParkinson's disease protein causes disease spread and neuron death in healthy animalshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115152550.htm Understanding how any disease progresses is one of the first and most important steps towards finding treatments to stop it. This has been the case for such brain-degenerating conditions as Alzheimer's disease. Now, after several years of incremental study, researchers have been able to piece together important steps in how Parkinson?s disease (PD) spreads from cell to cell and leads to nerve cell death.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:25:25 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115152550.htmCellphone bans associated with fewer urban accidentshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141637.htm Cellphones and driving go together like knives and juggling. But when cellphone use is banned, are drivers any safer? It depends on where you're driving, a new study says. The study found that, long-term, enacting a cellphone ban was associated with a relative decrease in the accident rate in urban areas. However, in very rural areas, cellphone bans were associated with higher accident rates than would otherwise be expected.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:16:16 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141637.htmPotential new treatment to stop Alzheimer's disease: Molecular 'tweezers' break up toxic aggregations of proteins in mouse modelhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141635.htm Using a specific biological compound they call molecular "tweezers," researchers report that, for the first time in a living mouse model for Alzheimer's (AD), the compound cleared the existing amyloid ? and Tau aggregates, and proved protective to the neuron's synapses, another target common to AD.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:16:16 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141635.htmSimplifying heart surgery with stretchable electronics deviceshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141631.htm A catheter made from stretchable electronics can serve triple-duty during heart surgery, researchers have found. The findings could make cardiac ablation surgeries simpler and safer.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:16:16 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141631.htmBone metastases treatment can improve overall survivalhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141625.htm One of the most frequent sites of metastases is the bone, with an estimated 30 to 40 percent of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer developing bone loss. A study shows that the bone metastases drug denosumab was associated with improved overall survival compared with zoledonic acid.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:16:16 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141625.htmLarge-scale genomic testing feasible, impacts therapyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141623.htm Targeted cancer therapy has been transforming the care of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is now standard practice for tumor specimens from NSCLC patients to be examined for EGFR mutations and ALK rearrangements to identify patients for therapy with EGFR and ALK inhibitors, respectively. Now, researchers say large-scale genomic testing is feasible within the clinical workflow, impacting therapeutic decisions.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:16:16 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141623.htmHow bacteria inactivate immune defenseshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141510.htm Scientists have identified a way in which Salmonella bacteria, which cause gastroenteritis and typhoid fever, counteract the defense mechanisms of human cells.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:15:15 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141510.htmMedical vital-sign monitoring reduced to the size of a postage stamphttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141452.htm Electrical engineers have developed new technology to monitor medical vital signs, with sophisticated sensors so small and cheap they could fit onto a bandage, be manufactured in high volumes and cost less than a quarter.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:14:14 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115141452.htmChronic fatigue syndrome: System under stresshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133806.htm Evidence links autonomic functioning to cognitive impairment in chronic fatigue syndrome.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:38:38 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133806.htmStudy reveals insights that could aid in therapeutic use of mesenchymal stem cellshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133712.htm Research reveals new insights into how mesenchymal stem cells "traffic" from the circulation into the tissue, providing important clues that could be used to improve the delivery of this promising therapy.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:37:37 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133712.htmLike a game of poker, school programs' success can hinge on principals going 'all in'http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133710.htm When principals go "all in" in terms of supporting school programs, teachers stand a better chance of successfully implementing change, according to new research.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:37:37 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133710.htmUmbilical cord cells outperform bone marrow cells in repairing damaged heartshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133706.htm A new study has shown that cells derived from the umbilical cord are more effective in restoring heart function after an acute myocardial infarction (in common parlance, a heart attack) in a pre-clinical model than a similar cell population derived from bone marrow.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:37:37 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133706.htmProtein tug of war points toward better therapies for cardiovascular diseasehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133529.htm Two proteins are in a tug of war that determines how much the body makes of superoxide, a highly reactive and potentially destructive product of oxygen that's dramatically elevated in cardiovascular disease, researchers report. Their finding indicates an antiulcer drug just may help the body reduce excessive levels.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:35:35 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133529.htmAsthma is not linked to lower educational attainmenthttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133422.htm Having asthma is not linked to poorer scores in national school examinations, a new study shows. In contrast, ethnicity and social deprivation were associated with poorer educational outcomes in the study.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:34:34 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133422.htmProtein-making machinery can switch gears with a small structural change process; Implications for immunity and cancer therapyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133414.htm For the past several years, research has focused on the intricate actions of an ancient family of catalytic enzymes that play a key role in translation, the process of producing proteins. In a new study, scientists have shown that this enzyme can actually also work in another fundamental process in humans.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:34:34 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133414.htmThis is your brain on freestyle rap: Study reveals characteristic brain patterns of lyrical improvisationhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133154.htm Researchers have shown that freestyle rapping is associated with a unique functional reallocation of brain activity in the prefrontal cortex and proposes a novel neural network that appears to be intimately involved in improvisatory and creative endeavors.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:31:31 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133154.htmInfluenza curbs part of immune system and abets bacterial infectionshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133150.htm When infected with influenza, the body becomes an easy target for bacteria. The flu virus compromises the capacity of the host's immune system to effectively fight off bacteria. Now immunologists have discovered that an immune system molecule called TLR7 is partly to blame. The molecule recognizes the viral genome -- and signals scavenger cells of the immune system to ingest fewer bacteria.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:31:31 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133150.htmFlame retardants used in foam upholstered furniture and other products linked to neurodevelopmental delays in childrenhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133146.htm A new study adds to the health concerns over flame retardants widely used in foam upholstered furniture. Researchers have found that children exposed to PBDEs in the womb and in early childhood had deficits in attention, cognition and fine motor skills at ages five and seven.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:31:31 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133146.htmEating more fish could reduce postpartum depressionhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133010.htm Low levels of omega-3 may be behind postpartum depression, according to a new review. Women are at the highest risk of depression during their childbearing years, and the birth of a child may trigger a depressive episode in vulnerable women. Postpartum depression is associated with diminished maternal health as well as developmental and health problems for her child.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:30:30 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133010.htmPotential vaccine strategies to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virushttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133002.htm Research indicates that vaccinating families could protect young babies against a common winter virus which can be fatal for infants under six months.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:30:30 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133002.htmStructure of enzyme topoisomerase II alpha unravelled providing basis for more accurate design of chemotherapeutic drugshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132903.htm Medical researchers have for the first time described the structure of the active site core of topoisomerase II alpha, an important target for anti-cancer drugs. The type II topoisomerases are important enzymes that are involved in maintaining the structure of DNA and chromosome segregation during both replication and transcription of DNA. One of these enzymes, topoisomerase II alpha, is involved in the replication of DNA and cell proliferation, and is highly expressed in rapidly dividing cancer cells.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:29:29 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132903.htmNewly discovered enzyme important in the spreading of cancerhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132901.htm Enzyme hunters at UiO have discovered the function of an enzyme that is important in the spreading of cancer. Cancer researchers now hope to inhibit the enzyme.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:29:29 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132901.htmBrain-machine interfaces: How do you differentiate between a mere urge and a deliberate intention?http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132859.htm When a nearby passenger on a train is talking loudly on the cell phone, one may experience an urge to grab the phone away, but may reach for one's set of earplugs instead. The distinction between a spontaneous urge, a deliberate intention, an abstract wish, and the usual compromise between them is generally not a major problem for humans in every day life. But what if brain activity has to be used to give paralyzed patients control over prosthetic devices? Here, a clear differentiation between these different mental states is necessary. Thus, these concepts gain very concrete significance in the field of neurotechnology.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:28:28 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132859.htmMathematical counseling for all who wonder why their relationship is like a sinus wavehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132855.htm Neuroinformaticians have provided a mathematical model for efficient communication in relationships. Love affair dynamics can look like a sinus wave: a smooth repetitive oscillation of highs and lows. For some couples these waves grow out of control, leading to breakup, while for others they smooth into a state of peace and quietness. The ?relationship-sinus? depends on the time partners take to form their emotional reactions towards each other, mathematicians show.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:28:28 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132855.htmEarly 50s may be key time to reach baby boomers with health messageshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132615.htm For baby boomers, the peak interest in health issues comes at about age 51, with a second peak coming near age 65, according to a new study.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:26:26 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132615.htmGenetics point to serious pregnancy complication, pre-eclampsiahttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132613.htm New research has revealed a genetic link in pregnant moms - and their male partners - to pre-eclampsia, a life-threatening complication during pregnancy.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:26:26 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132613.htm
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