Archive for July, 2007
July 30th, 2007 at 04:15pm
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A pair of large-scale genetic studies supported by the National
Institutes of Health has revealed two genes that influence the
risk of getting multiple sclerosis (MS) ? data sought since
the discovery of the only other known MS susceptibility gene decades
ago. The findings could shed new light on what causes MS ? a
puzzling mix of genes, environment and immunity ? and on
potential treatments for at least 350,000 Americans who have the
disease.
By National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
Continue Reading After a Decades-Long Search, Scientists Identify New Genetic Risk Factors for Multiple Sclerosis ? July 29, 2007
July 30th, 2007 at 04:15pm
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A pair of large-scale genetic studies supported by the National
Institutes of Health has revealed two genes that influence the
risk of getting multiple sclerosis (MS) ? data sought since
the discovery of the only other known MS susceptibility gene decades
ago. The findings could shed new light on what causes MS ? a
puzzling mix of genes, environment and immunity ? and on
potential treatments for at least 350,000 Americans who have the
disease.
By National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
Continue Reading After a Decades-Long Search, Scientists Identify New Genetic Risk Factors for Multiple Sclerosis ? July 29, 2007
July 30th, 2007 at 03:00pm
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Inspired by two creatures that have real sticking power, researchers have created a new type of adhesive that holds tight both in and out of water. Further improvements may lead to longer-lasting bandages and other medical products.
By NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Continue Reading New “Glue” Marries Sticky Properties of Geckos and Mussels
July 30th, 2007 at 03:00pm
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Elderly people with low levels of health literacy have higher mortality rates--and, in particular, higher levels of cardiovascular deaths--according to a new study.
By NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Continue Reading Low Health Literacy Linked to Cardiovascular Death Rate
July 30th, 2007 at 03:00pm
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Scientists have uncovered genetic clues to explain why some people
infected with HIV-1 have lower levels of virus in their blood and
ultimately progress to AIDS more slowly.
By NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Continue Reading Gene Variants May Help Control HIV Infection
July 30th, 2007 at 12:10pm
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An independent panel of scientists convened by
the Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR)
of the National Toxicology Program (NTP) will review recent scientific
data and expects to reach conclusions regarding whether or not
exposure to a widely used chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA) is hazardous
to human development or reproduction. The NTP is located in Research
Triangle Park, North Carolina, at the National Institutes of Environmental
Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health.
By National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
Continue Reading Independent Panel Evaluates Potential Health Risks of
Bisphenol A ? July 30, 2007
July 30th, 2007 at 12:10pm
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An independent panel of scientists convened by
the Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR)
of the National Toxicology Program (NTP) will review recent scientific
data and expects to reach conclusions regarding whether or not
exposure to a widely used chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA) is hazardous
to human development or reproduction. The NTP is located in Research
Triangle Park, North Carolina, at the National Institutes of Environmental
Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health.
By National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
Continue Reading Independent Panel Evaluates Potential Health Risks of
Bisphenol A ? July 30, 2007
July 30th, 2007 at 11:30am
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Research on the DNA of 15 mouse strains commonly used in biomedical
studies is expected to help scientists determine the genes related
to susceptibility to environmental disease. The body of data is now
publicly available in a catalog of genetic variants, which displays
the data as a mouse haplotype map, a tool that separates chromosomes
in to many small segments, helping researchers find genes and genetic
variations in mice that may affect health and disease. The haplotype
map appearing online in the July 29th issue of is
the first published full descriptive analysis of the “Mouse Genome
Resequencing and SNP Discovery Project” conducted by the National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National
Institutes of Health.
By National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
Continue Reading Mouse Genome Will Help Identify Causes of Environmental
Disease ? July 29, 2007
July 30th, 2007 at 11:30am
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Research on the DNA of 15 mouse strains commonly used in biomedical
studies is expected to help scientists determine the genes related
to susceptibility to environmental disease. The body of data is now
publicly available in a catalog of genetic variants, which displays
the data as a mouse haplotype map, a tool that separates chromosomes
in to many small segments, helping researchers find genes and genetic
variations in mice that may affect health and disease. The haplotype
map appearing online in the July 29th issue of is
the first published full descriptive analysis of the “Mouse Genome
Resequencing and SNP Discovery Project” conducted by the National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National
Institutes of Health.
By National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
Continue Reading Mouse Genome Will Help Identify Causes of Environmental
Disease ? July 29, 2007
July 26th, 2007 at 08:30am
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Jean H. McKay, M.L.S. was selected as director for the Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation within the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Ms. McKay will serve as senior advisor to NCCAM's director on science, science policy, and other strategic issues, as well as oversee the planning, evaluation, and reporting activities for the Center.
By National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
Continue Reading NCCAM Names Jean H. McKay Director of the Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation ? July 26, 2007
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