Researchers identified a genetic anomaly in mice resistant to the ecotropic murine leukemia virus, a major cancer-causing virus. By analyzing proteins, they found a defective protein that blocks viral entry, potentially leading to new gene therapies for humans.
A new study found that only a third of clothing items offer adequate protection against UV light, with many fabrics lacking even minimal levels of protection. The researchers suggest standardizing UV protection ratings for summer clothing to protect consumers from the damaging effects of UV light.
A recent study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that boating deaths are more closely tied to alcohol consumption than previously thought. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, analyzed data from over 3,900 boaters and 221 boat-related deaths between 1990 and 1998.
A study found that alcohol use significantly raises the risk of death for both passengers and operators on recreational boats. Drinking while on a boat impairs an individual's ability to rescue themselves, increasing the chances of drowning and hypothermia.
The study compared paroxetine, fluoxetine, and sertaline, the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in the US, finding they have similar effects on health-related quality of life measures. The medications, known as SSRIs, work similarly on neurotransmitter pathways to decrease depression symptoms.