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October 2012 Archive
October 31, 2012
Healthy Diet May Fend Off Type 2 Diabetes After Gestational Diabetes
By keeping a healthy diet in the years after pregnancy, women who develop diabetes during pregnancy can greatly reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes, a new study found.
Improved COPD Detection
A new technique can distinguish between different types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and track disease progression. The method could allow for more accurate diagnoses and lead to more effective treatments.
Gene Tied to Hearing Loss and Usher Syndrome
Scientists discovered mutations in a gene that lead to hearing loss and also contribute to Usher syndrome. The finding adds to a growing body of knowledge about the underlying causes of these disorders.
October 22, 2012
Cell Phones Track Malaria’s Spread
Mobile phone data allowed researchers to track malaria parasite movements across Kenya. The results may help guide the design of more effective disease control programs.
Bacterial Protein in House Dust May Spur Asthma
A bacterial protein in common house dust may worsen allergies that could lead to asthma, according to a new report. The finding gives insight into the link between allergic asthma and the environment.
Brain Protein Structure Offers Clues for Drug Design
Researchers published a highly detailed picture of how an important signaling molecule in the brain interacts with its receptor. The achievement may help scientists design better drugs for certain disorders.
October 15, 2012
New Insights Into Breast Cancer
A careful analysis of genomic data further defined 4 primary subtypes of breast cancer, each with its own biology and survival outlook. The findings may help to guide future treatment strategies.
Study Compares Women's Incontinence Treatments
A new study comparing treatments for a type of urinary incontinence in women found that each has benefits and drawbacks.
Intestinal Mending Depends on Key Protein
Scientists identified a protein that’s essential for mending injuries to the intestinal lining in mice. The finding might have implications for understanding and repairing damage to the human intestinal wall.
October 1, 2012
Therapy Repairs Ravaged Immune System
Gene therapy can safely restore immune function in children with severe combined immunodeficiency and allow some to stop taking painful weekly injections. The finding offers hope for those born with this rare and deadly disorder.
Early Antibiotic Use May Affect Weight
New research suggests that early-life exposure to antibiotics affects gut microbes and changes how food is metabolized. The findings may explain how antibiotics fatten farm animals and also have implications for childhood obesity.
Gene Therapy Restores Sense of Smell in Mice
Mice that were unable to smell from birth gained the ability to smell after a gene therapy treatment. The approach might one day lead to similar treatments for related human genetic disorders.
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