News articles tagged with 'protection'
The more secure you feel, the less you value your stuff, UNH research shows
— 4 Mar 2011 13:59 | HealthPeople who feel more secure in receiving love and acceptance from others place less monetary value on their possessions, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire…
Universal flu vaccine study yields success in mice
— 18 Feb 2011 20:50 | HealthNasal spray vs. injection - what would you prefer? Adelaide researchers have taken a step closer to the development of a universal flu vaccine, with results of a recent study showing…
Dwarfism gene linked to protection from cancer and diabetes
— 17 Feb 2011 18:30 | HealthA 22-year study of abnormally short individuals suggests that growth-stunting mutations also may stunt two of humanity's worst diseases…
New pneumococcal vaccine approach successful in early tests
— 17 Feb 2011 16:54 | HealthPneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae) accounts for as much as 11 percent of mortality in young children worldwide. While successful vaccines like Prevnar(R) exist, they are expensive…
NIH, Gates Foundation and Colorado State team up to find new approach to a TB vaccine
— 26 Jan 2011 18:55 | HealthA team of U.S. and European researchers have found that a new vaccine strategy tested in mice provides stronger, more long-lasting protection from tuberculosis (TB) infection than the…
Scientists used accelerated evolution to develop enzymes that provide protection against nerve gas
— 24 Jan 2011 15:13 | HealthProtection against nerve gas attack is a significant component of the defence system of many countries around the world. Nerve gases are used by armies and terrorist organisations,…
Nepal translocates first wild tiger
— 23 Jan 2011 19:56 | EnvironmentA wild tiger fitted with satellite-collar was successfully translocated from Nepal's Chitwan National Park to Bardia National Park for the first time on Saturday…
Pandemic flu strain could point way to universal vaccine
— 10 Jan 2011 18:54 | HealthThe search for a universal flu vaccine has received a boost from a surprising source: the 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu strain…
A benefit of flu: Protection from asthma?
— 14 Dec 2010 20:39 | HealthThe number of people with asthma has increased sharply over the past few decades. It has been suggested that this is a result of decreased childhood exposure to microorganisms. A team…
Season, time of day appear to predict higher UV levels, need for sun safety measures among skiers
— 16 Nov 2010 13:09 | HealthUltraviolet (UV) radiation levels may remain high during winter months, and conditions can change rapidly, suggesting that adults participating in outdoor sports should rely on the…