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Comments (0)Genetic variation that raises risk of serious complication linked to osteoporosis drugs identified
Researchers have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing serious necrotic jaw bone lesions in patients who take bisphosphonates, a common class of osteoclastic inhibitors.
Environment that nurtures blood-forming stem cells’ growth identified
Scientists have identified the environment in which blood-forming stem cells survive and thrive within the body, an important step toward increasing the safety and effectiveness of bone-marrow transplantation.
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Entry point for hepatitis C infection identified
A molecule embedded in the membrane of human liver cells that aids in cholesterol absorption also allows the entry of hepatitis C virus, the first step in hepatitis C infection, according to new research.
Extracellular Matrix Identified As Source Of Spreading In Biofilms
New research at Harvard explains how bacterial biofilms expand to form slimy mats on teeth, pipes, surgical instruments, and crops.Through experiment and mathematical analysis, researchers have shown that the extracellular matrix (ECM), a mesh of proteins and sugars that can form outside bacterial cells, creates osmotic pressure that forces biofilms ...
Mighty mesh: Extracellular matrix identified as source of spreading in biofilms
New research explains how bacterial biofilms expand to form slimy mats on teeth, pipes, surgical instruments, and crops.
Genetic mechanism linked to congenital heart disease identified
Scientists have identified a finely tuned mechanism by which fetal heart muscle develops into a healthy and fully formed beating heart -- offering new insight into the genetic causes of congenital heart disease and opening the door to one day developing therapies to fight this chronic and potentially fatal disorder.
Gene critical to sense of smell in fruit fly identified
Researchers have discovered that a gene called distal-less is critical to the fly's ability to receive, process and respond to smells.
Novel iron source: Newly identified iron absorption mechanism suggests that legumes could provide key to treating iron deficiency worldwide
A groundbreaking study reveals the existence of at least two independent mechanisms for iron absorption from non-meat sources -- and a potential treatment for iron deficiency, the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide. The discovery of an alternative mechanism for iron absorption from vegetables and legumes may provide the key to ...
Transparency limits on transparent conducting oxides identified
Computational materials researchers have used cutting-edge calculations to determine fundamental optical transparency limits in conducting oxide material tin oxide.
Gene identified as a new target for treatment of aggressive childhood eye tumor
New findings help solve mystery of retinoblastoma's rapid growth in work that also yields a new treatment target and possible therapy.
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Newly identified type of immune cell may be important protector against sepsis
Investigators have discovered a previously unknown type of immune cell, a B cell that can produce the important growth factor GM-CSF, which stimulates many other immune cells. They also found that these novel cells may help protect against the overwhelming, life-threatening immune reaction known as sepsis.