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Mice regain ability to extend telomeres suggesting potential for dyskeratosis congenita therapy(The Company of Biologists) A new
study published in
disease Models and Mechanisms, reveals that mice used as a model for the human genetic disease dyskeratosis congenita, have short telomeres for 10 generations when they are interbred. In later generations, the mice regain the ability to lengthen telomeres. Discovering how to induce this equilibration process in DKC
patients could suggest new treatment strategies to decrease the genomic instability in their high turnover tissues.
Eurekalert.org Monday, October 19, 2009Looking to achieve balance? Try slackliningProponents call the sport, in which participants maneuver across a flat strip of nylon just a few feet above the ground, a good core exercise and a stress-reliever -- like tai chi on a tightrope. Standing on a swaying length of flat nylon slung like a tightrope, my knees shake as I try desperately not to fall. But every time I take a tentative step, I lose my balance. Fortunately for me, this isn't a circus act performed several stories up; I'm slacklining -- and the ground is a mere 12 inches away.
LA Times Monday, October 19, 2009Poring over facts about milk: cow's, goat's, soy, almond, rice and hempSome are richer in protein, others in essential fatty acids. There are pros and cons to all. Full-fat, low-fat or skim? Used to be, there weren't many choices to make over what to pour on your cereal. But the number of alternatives to cow's milk -- soy, goat's, hemp milk, more -- has steadily grown.
LA Times Monday, October 19, 2009Teeth grinders get some helpStore-bought guards for teeth gnashing can help, but fitted ones from dentists are best. Sure, snorers can be loud. But for really cringe-worthy nighttime noise, it's hard to beat a dedicated grinder. With jaw muscles clenched tight -- perhaps because of stress or misaligned teeth -- a grinder can create a crunching sound reminiscent of two icebergs passing in the night. Some
people grind with a force of nearly 1,000 pounds per square inch, enough to crack teeth and obliterate fillings.
LA Times Monday, October 19, 2009Nurses calling for safer staffingFour out of ten nurses say staff shortages compromise patient care once a week, according to the Royal College of Nurses.
BBC Monday, October 19, 2009Largest Turtle-Linked Salmonella Outbreak DetailedSwimming with turtles? Not a good idea, says report on biggest US turtle-salmonella outbreak
ABC News Monday, October 19, 2009Online health sites tap into social networkingIn fall 2007, during her 12th week of pregnancy, Garance Genicot and her husband, Shub Debgupta, received worrisome news from the doctor: A preliminary test showed there was a strong possibility that she would deliver a baby with Down syndrome.
Washington Post Monday, October 19, 2009U.S. seeks more information on Novartis lung drugZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had requested more information on dosing proposed for its drug for "smoker's lung," or chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease.
Reuters Monday, October 19, 2009High danger of diabetes for 620,000 ScotsMORE than 600,000 Scots suffer a condition that puts them at high risk of developing
diabetes, campaigners warned yesterday.
Scotsman Monday, October 19, 2009Nurses 'too busy' to give best careNURSES in Scotland are too busy and short-staffed to give
patients the highest standards of care, researchers have found.
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