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Cell surface proteins can have pro- and anti-angiogenic face
Discovery could lead to methods to halt tumor growth
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Pigment plays role in Xenopus development
Previously thought to be irrelevant, pigmentation found to have impact
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Researchers find better way to predict childhood brain tumor outcomes
Pediatric neurologist Scott Pomeroy and colleagues have found a better way to predict outcomes of treatment
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Can weight loss decrease heart disease in type 2 diabetes?
Boston-area adults with type 2 diabetes begin 12-year weight loss, exercise study at three Boston medical institutions
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Minimally invasive surgical procedure offers limited benefits for colon cancer patients
Researchers conclude that this procedure should still be considered experimental
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Discovery could aid in therapeutic cloning, clamping down on cancer
Protein may tip the cell-fate balance
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Lack of protein ApoE in brain may raise Alzheimer’s risk
Protein seems to shore up blood-brain barrier
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Link found between body rhythms and circadian clock, light
Pathway involves input from eyes as well as clock
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Study adds to the understanding of musical pitch perception
Auditory cortex is important for frequency processing, pitch perception
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Study reveals how child abuse can lead to substance abuse
Abuse affects particular region of brain dealing with emotions
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Study upends earlier thinking about immune cell’s readiness against disease
T cells aren't always active; only when disease looms do they rally
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Researchers explain how protein inhibits growth of blood vessels
Findings could prove crucial in defeating cancer tumors
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Study finds embryonic stem cells can repair heart muscle
Raises possibility of future treatment options for congestive heart failure
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High levels of Epstein-Barr virus antibodies in women linked to risk of multiple sclerosis
Link between some type of infection and onset of MS has long been suspected
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Polarity gene yields clues to organization of cell signaling, structural growth
Level-headed "stardust" knows which way is up
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Pain and pleasure activate same brain structures
There really is a fine line between pleasure and pain, researchers find
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Lithium drugs found to reduce suicide risk
Finding may help millions who struggle with potentially lethal mood disorders
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Early exposure to Ritalin may blunt desire for cocaine later in life
Study suggests that Ritalin does not act as "gateway" drug
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Trying to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Harvard AIDS Institute researchers seek new methods
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Whole genes delivered to cells
Researchers develop new method for highly efficient delivery of large human genes
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“Commoner” in brain crowns the cortex
Development of cerebral cortex may be regulated by brain's humble roof plate
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The fruit fly fight club
Study of fruit flies facilities research on neurobiology of aggression
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Comprehensive set of vision genes discovered
Identification could help In diagnosing and treating blinding diseases
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Remote-control immunity up close
Mechanism shown for recruitment of monocytes to inflamed lymph nodes at distance from wound
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HIV-1 infected children benefit greatly from combination therapy
Researchers find mortality rates greatly reduced
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Research suggests optimistic attitude can reduce risk of heart disease in older men
School of Public Health researchers find hard data to support idea that "thinking positively" improves health
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