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Scientists identify molecule that can increase blood flow in vascular disease
— 10 Mar 2011 17:53 | HealthCirculating through the bloodstream of every human being is a rare and powerful type of cell, one that can actually create new blood vessels to bypass blockages that cause heart attacks…
Promise of genomics research needs a realistic view
— 18 Feb 2011 17:38 | HealthIn the ten years since the human genetic code was mapped, expectations among scientists, health care industry, policy makers, and the public have remained high concerning the promise…
Just in time for Valentine's Day: UNC researchers identify a gene critical for heart function
— 5 Feb 2011 13:57 | HealthEveryone knows chocolate is critical to a happy Valentine's Day. Now scientists are one step closer to knowing what makes a heart happy the rest of the year…
Scientists link protein to the insulation of the nervous system's wiring
— 27 Jan 2011 18:17 | HealthResearchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have pinpointed a crucial function for a key player in the development of the nervous system. They found that this player…
Biomarker test shows promise for melanoma diagnosis
— 25 Jan 2011 18:53 | HealthA new study shows that a test of biomarkers for DNA methylation is technically feasible and could aid in earlier, more precise diagnosis of melanoma…
Viral protein mimic keeps immune system quiet
— 21 Jan 2011 18:59 | HealthIn a new paper published Jan. 21 in the journal Science, a team of researchers led by Microbiology and Immunology professor Blossom Damania, PhD, has shown for the first time that the…
Roundworm unlocks pancreatic cancer pathway
— 20 Jan 2011 16:46 | HealthThe National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 43,000 Americans were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and more than 36,000 died from the disease. Despite advances…
New molecule could save brain cells from neurodegeneration, stroke
— 19 Jan 2011 17:08 | HealthResearchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have discovered a molecule that can make brain cells resistant to programmed cell death or apoptosis…
Chaperone enzyme provides new target for cancer treatments
— 19 Jan 2011 17:05 | HealthUNC scientists who study how cells repair damage from environmental factors like sunlight and cigarette smoke have discovered how a 'chaperone' enzyme plays a key role in cells' ability…
UNC researchers inch closer to unlocking potential of synthetic blood
— 11 Jan 2011 18:02 | HealthA team of scientists has created particles that closely mirror some of the key properties of red blood cells, potentially helping pave the way for the development of synthetic blood…
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