The Decay-Accelerating Factor (DAF), a protein in epithelial cells of the stomach acts as a receptor for the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. 20% of H pylori bind to gastric epithelial cells and this binding induces an immune response and alters the…
DAF acts as receptor of ulcer and gastric cancer causing H. pylori Read More »
The researchers of Finland and Germany created the term ‘Bioportfolio’ to illustrate that viral genomic material remains in the body after infection. It can give-in helpful information on viral phylogeny and on molecular epidemiology of…
'Bioportfolio' predicts viral genomic material in human body Read More »
An Oklahoma-based company has recollected 156,235 pounds of ground beef products. These are said to be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. It was discovered through scheduled product-test on beef patty products.
The products were already circulated to..
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The HIV-1virus doesn’t transmit a disease to monkeys such as the African green monkeys and rhesus macaques. The monkey cells contain a protein named TRIM5-alpha. This is a part of intrinsic resistant system that calls for first line resistance against…
TRIM5-alpha weakens HIV in apes, not in humans! Read More »
World Health Organization (WHO) is going to organize a massive immunization program in Afghanistan and Pakistan this week. With the help of ten of thousands health workers WHO has targeted to make this area a complete polio free. About 16 million…
WHO to launch Polio project in more difficult regions Read More »
Former Indonesian President Suharto, 84, had been admitted to hospital fourth time since 2004 for intestinal bleeding. He was feeling weak and was suffering from partial organ failure. He was admitted to the Pertamina hospital in Jakarta.
He has…
Suharto sound after intestinal operation Read More »
Gene therapy experts in Germany have come to the conclusion that cells can repair themselves without replacing a faulty gene. The new approach controls the cells’ own correctional system with a drug influence by stimulating a related defective…
Gene therapy to self repair method of cells Read More »
Model school wellness program is all set to start in the coming school year in Missouri. The plan is boosted with fund of $550,000 for three years from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation of Missouri
It is set to target the fitness, obesity, and…
Missouri eyes for Tobacco and obesity prevention project in schools Read More »
Mrs Newbery, 26, was probably the first in the UK to be medicated with Avastin, an unapproved drug to treat her bowel cancer. She has died St James’s Hospital, Leeds, after surgery to remove liver and bowel tumours. She died after a 10-and-a-half hour…
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Scientists at the University of Colorado developed the structure of Telomerase; an enzyme that plays a key role for many cancers. The over-activity of telomerase causes unrestricted growth of as many as 90% of human tumors. Lack of any details about…
3-D atomic map to discover Telomerase ambiguity Read More »