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Nervy research: Researchers take initial look at ion channels in a model system
Published on Sunday, 6 December 2009 17:00 from ScienceDaily
New research has allowed scientists to observe nerve ion channels within the cell surface membrane for the first time, potentially offering insights for future drug development.
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Americans born in the South may have a higher risk of dying from stroke as...
Published on Sunday, 6 December 2009 17:00 from ScienceDaily
The "stroke belt" has a tight hold. People born in the Southern stroke belt have a higher risk of dying from stroke as adults, even if they later move away, compared to people who were born in other parts of the country, according to new research.
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King crab family bigger than ever
Published on Sunday, 6 December 2009 11:00 from ScienceDaily
Scientists have formally described four new species of king crab, all from the deep sea.
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Pancreatic tumors are marked for immunotherapy
Published on Sunday, 6 December 2009 11:00 from ScienceDaily
Pancreatic tumors can be identified by a readily detectable marker that shows promise as a basis for immune therapy against the disease, according to new research.
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Key seed size gene identified
Published on Sunday, 6 December 2009 11:00 from ScienceDaily
Scientists have identified a plant gene that determines overall seed size, and are now investigating how it could be used to for the improvement of crops.
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New colorectal cancer screening combination increases detection by 10 percent
Published on Sunday, 6 December 2009 11:00 from ScienceDaily
The combination of sigmoidoscopy and fecal immunochemical test (FIT) detects advanced proximal (right-sided) tumors better than either test alone, according to a new study. African Americans, the elderly and women have a higher incidence of proximal colon tumors.
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