How flu viruses gain the ability to spread
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- Written by Anne Trafton
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Cambridge, Massachusetts - Flu viruses come in many strains, and some are better equipped than others to spread from person to person. Scientists have now discovered that the soft palate - the soft tissue at the back of the roof of the mouth - plays a key role in viruses’ ability to travel through the air from one person to another.
Gene sequences may enable control of building bio-structures
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Durham, North Carolina - Scientists have deciphered the genetic code that instructs proteins to either self-assemble or disassemble in response to environmental stimuli, such as changes in temperature, salinity or acidity. The discovery provides a new platform for drug delivery systems and an entirely different view of cellular functions.
Caffeine at night delays human circadian clock
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- Written by Jim Scott
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Boulder, Colorado - It’s no secret that slugging down caffeinated drinks in the evening can disrupt sleep.
New imaging technique detects early brain damage from hypertension
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Washington, DC - A new imaging technique found that some people with high blood pressure also have damage to nerve tracts connecting different parts of the brain, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s 2015 High Blood Pressure Conference.
Interactive health data plus reward incentives may help lower blood pressure and create lasting behavior changes
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Washington, DC - Tracking your health data can help lower your blood pressure and earn rewards, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s 2015 High Blood Pressure Conference.
American Cancer Society Honors 23 Companies for Excellence in Philanthropy
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Atlanta, Georgia - The American Cancer Society is honoring 23 companies with the 2015 Excellence in Philanthropy award for their generous support of the Society’s efforts to eliminate cancer as a public health burden.
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