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Blocking iodide transport by inhibiting the sodium iodide symporter

(Phys.org)—Iodide entrapment in the thyroid gland is essential, and plays a key role in dysfunctions such as thyroid and breast cancers, thyroiditis, Graves–Basedow disease, and Hashimoto's disease. The accidents at...

Stem cells + nanofibers = Promising nerve research

This shows an oligodendrocyte nerve cell (red/purple) wrapped around a polymer nanofiber (white/clear). Every week in his clinic at the University of Michigan, neurologist Joseph Corey, M.D., Ph.D., treats patients...

No link found between calcium intake and coronary artery calcification

Researchers have published a study that shows no evidence of a link between calcium intake and coronary artery calcification, reassuring adults who take calcium supplements for bone health that the...

Measuring metabolism can predict Alzheimer's progress with 90 percent accuracy

A new study suggests that early clues about the progression of Alzheimer's disease can be found in the metabolism of the brain, making it possible to detect and diagnose Alzheimer's...

Preventing headaches and other health problems due to biogenic amines in wine

Scientists have developed measures to prevent health problems associated with biogenic amines in wine.

Simpler way to predict heart failure

Researchers have presented new data that show two biomarkers can improve heart failure risk prediction as part of a simpler model.

Stay in bed or feel the burn? What to do when you are sick

Stuffy noses, hacking coughs and aches all over -- cold and flu season has arrived. Though your body may be aching and your nose running like a faucet, it can...

New drug target found for cystic fibrosis lung disease

Researchers have discovered the cellular pathway that causes the lung-damaging inflammation in cystic fibrosis. The study also showed that reducing the pathway's activity decreases inflammation. The finding offers a potential...

Human disease modeled in an organ-on-a-chip

Researchers have mimicked pulmonary edema in a microchip lined by living human cells. They used this "lung-on-a-chip" to study drug toxicity and identify potential new therapies to prevent this life-threatening...

Scientific progress could be casualty in public health vs. Privacy debate over newborn blood samples, experts warn

The tremendous potential public health benefits of research with blood samples left over after routine newborn screening must not be lost amidst controversy and litigation, say medical and bioethics experts.

Spread of human melanoma cells in mice correlates with clinical outcomes in patients

Scientists have developed an innovative model for predicting the progression of skin cancer in patients.

Metformin offers cardio benefits over Sulfonylureas in diabetes, study suggests

A new study examining the impact of the two most commonly prescribed oral diabetes medications on the risk for heart attack, stroke and death has found the drug metformin has...

Popular pain relievers may reduce risk of bladder cancer

Researchers have found that duration of ibuprofen use was associated with a reduced risk of bladder cancer in patients in northern New England, which has a high mortality rate of...

Project to count Scots red heads

A project is launched which aims to find out how many people in Scotland carry the red hair gene.

Longer use of hormonal contraception during midlife predicts better cognitive function later

Premenopausal use of hormonal contraceptives may improve the cognitive abilities of women in midlife and for years afterward. This finding may have implications for prevention of declining cognitive function that...

Astronaut Jose Hernandez Loses to Farmer in Congressional Race

The Democratic spaceflyer narrowly lost to his Republican opponent.

Study finds exercise adds to life expectancy, even for obese

Researchers call the study a wake-up call for 'healthy weight' couch potatoes who believe their good BMIs will ensure them a long life.So, what's it worth to lace up those...

Seven days: 2–8 November 2012

The week in science: Mekong dam approved, China picks target for Moon mission and Europe approves its first gene therapy.Nature 491 164 doi: 10.1038/491164a

Lack of vitamin D contributes to pain in black Americans with knee osteoarthritis

A new study reveals that black Americans display lower levels of vitamin D and greater pain sensitivity compared to white Americans. Findings indicate that vitamin D deficiency may be one...

Majority of pregnant women require an average of two months sick leave from work, studies suggest

Three quarters of pregnant women take sick leave from work but employers can help reduce this through flexible work adjustments, suggests a new study.

Shot badgers 'dumped on roads'

A Shropshire wildlife group says it has evidence badgers have been illegally shot and then dumped on the roadside to make it look like they were roadkill.

Protein reveals diabetes risk many years in advance

When a patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the disease has usually already progressed over several years and damage to areas such as blood vessels and eyes has already...

Looking for the anti-Alzheimer's molecule: New approach to treating a devastating disease

Researchers have discovered a new technique using "computer-aided" drug design that may lead to an entirely new approach in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Puget Sound Buildings Turn Blue for World Diabetes Day

On Nov. 14th, World Diabetes Day, 12 Puget Sound area diabetes organizations and landmarks will identify Seattle as a global leader in diabetes research and clinical care by joining the...

A secret of tumor stem cell survival: Scientists make progress against a devastating cancer

Malignant glioma is generally a death sentence for patients. These tumors, which arise from non-neuronal cells within the brain, grow quickly and aggressively, and contain a core population of glioma...

House finches 'avoid sick members of their own'

House finches avoid sick members of their own species, scientists said in a finding that could be useful for tracking the spread of diseases like bird flu that also affects...

Can ash dieback be stopped in the UK? | Leo Hickman

The government is battling to prevent the spread of ash dieback. But can anything really stop the fungus? Leo Hickman, with your help, investigates. Post your views below, email leo.hickman@guardian.co.uk...