Science News for May 4, 2003

Violent music lyrics increase aggressive thoughts and feelings, according to new study

A new study found that violent music lyrics can increase aggressive thoughts and feelings in college students, even when humorous lyrics are used. The research controlled for factors such as individual personality differences and musical style, suggesting a potential link between exposure to violent content and aggression.

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalJournal of Personality and Social Psychology·DateMay 4, 2003

Common pain relief drug may make skin cancer treatment more effective

A combination of celecoxib and a common cream used to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer was found to be up to 35% more effective in reducing skin tumors than using the cream alone. The researchers hope to reduce side effects while increasing efficacy by exploring different treatment regimens.

SourceOhio State University·DateMay 4, 2003

Immune cells may help deliver cancer vaccines for children

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania have successfully delivered RNA payloads to immune cells called CD40-activated B cells, which stimulated the production of cytotoxic T lymphocytes. This finding could form the basis for a cancer vaccine that stimulates the body's existing immune system.

SourceChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia·DateMay 4, 2003

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Novel gene therapy on the horizon, says Brenner Children's Hospital pediatrician

Researchers at Brenner Children's Hospital have developed a new gene therapy technology that uses highly efficient protein delivery to correct mitochondrial defects. This approach has the potential to prevent or treat genetic diseases like SIDS and TFP deficiency in infants, as well as heart and brain diseases later in life.

SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·DateMay 4, 2003

Gene find raises hopes of new treatment for bowel cancer

Researchers at Cardiff University have discovered a gene, MBD2, essential for bowel cancer cells to grow but dispensable in normal cells. This finding suggests that drugs targeting MBD2 could prevent human bowel cancer without harming normal cells.

SourceCardiff University·JournalNature Genetics·DateMay 4, 2003

Study ties frequent school changes to behavior problems

A new study by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center found that frequent school changes are an independent predictor of behavioral problems in children. The study involved 3,285 children between the ages of 5 and 14, who were more likely to experience behavioral issues if they attended multiple schools.

SourceCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center·DateMay 4, 2003