Current Event Articles: ScienceDaily Health Headlines -- for Sunday, July 4, 2010

Sunday, July 4, 2010

ScienceDaily Health Headlines -- for Sunday, July 4, 2010

ScienceDaily Health Headlines

for Sunday, July 4, 2010

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Childhood malnutrition could weaken brain function in elderly (July 3, 2010) -- Malnutrition early in life appears to diminish brain function in older adulthood, according to a new study that has implications for many poor, developing nations. ... > full story

Scientists uncover novel role for DNA repair protein linked to cancer (July 3, 2010) -- Researchers report that DNA polymerase theta, or PolQ, promotes an inaccurate repair process, which can ultimately cause mutations, cell death or cancer. ... > full story

People with depression eat more chocolate, a mood food (July 3, 2010) -- Researchers have found that women and men eat more chocolate as depressive symptoms increase, suggesting an association between mood and chocolate. ... > full story

Subtle mutations in immune gene may increase risk for asthma (July 3, 2010) -- A gene that encodes a protein responsible for determining whether certain immune cells live or die shows subtle differences in some people with asthma, researchers report. ... > full story

Cell phone microscope poised to begin trials in Africa (July 3, 2010) -- Engineers have developed a functioning prototype of a cell phone microscope for telemedicine. The lensless imaging platform behind the cell phone microscope is nearing readiness for real world trials, after receiving prestigious awards in the past month from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, National Geographic and the National Science Foundation. ... > full story

Cellular and molecular events that restrict HIV transmission identified (July 3, 2010) -- Researchers have identified two molecules that when activated by drugs, can inhibit a number of specific aspects of HIV transmission. These findings may lead to therapies that target mucosal HIV transmission. ... > full story

Molecular prosthesis against gout (July 3, 2010) -- Researchers in Switzerland have devised a new method for preventing and permanently eradicating the cause of gout. It involves implanting a biological network that regulates the uric acid levels autonomously. ... > full story

Looking back key to moving forward: Counterfactual reflection is critical to institutional prosperity, study finds (July 3, 2010) -- Despite modest economic gains, gloomy unemployment numbers and low workplace morale still loom large within corporate America. ... > full story

Genetic signatures of human exceptional longevity discovered (July 2, 2010) -- Scientists have identified a group of genetic variants that can predict exceptional longevity in humans with 77 percent accuracy -- a breakthrough in understanding the role of genes in determining human lifespan. ... > full story

New drug restores hearing after noise-induced hearing loss in rats (July 2, 2010) -- Researchers from New Zealand have discovered that a potent new drug restores hearing after noise-induced hearing loss in rats. The landmark discovery found that injection of an agent called 'ADAC' activates adenosine receptors in cochlear tissues, resulting in recovery of hearing function. The finding paves the way for effective non-surgical therapies to restore hearing loss after noise-induced injury. ... > full story

Discovery of a hepatitis C-related virus in bats may reduce outbreaks in humans (July 2, 2010) -- Viral hepatitis affects more than 500 million people worldwide and while vaccines are available for hepatitis A and B, this is not the case for hepatitis C, which affects as much as two percent of the population in the US. Now, scientists are reporting discovery of a virus related to hepatitis C in Asian bats, which may provide insights into the origins of the hepatitis C virus. ... > full story

Can money buy happiness? Gallup poll asks, and the world answers (July 2, 2010) -- A worldwide survey of more than 136,000 people in 132 countries included questions about happiness and income, and the results reveal that while life satisfaction usually rises with income, positive feelings don't necessarily follow, researchers report. ... > full story

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