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Science News Archive March 2013 - Page 30


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A better bone marrow transplant: Preventing graft-versus-host disease

Researchers have discovered a new method to prevent graft-versus-host disease, a severe complication of bone marrow transplants. By inhibiting the Notch signaling pathway, they were able to block the disease without compromising the anti-cancer effects of transplantation.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateMar 1, 2013
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Parkinson's disease: Parkin protects from neuronal cell death

Researchers identified a novel signal transduction pathway that activates parkin and prevents stress-induced neuronal cell death in Parkinson's disease. The parkin gene plays a crucial role in maintaining mitochondrial integrity, which is essential for preventing cell death.

SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalMolecular Cell·DateMar 1, 2013

'Where you're treated matters' in terms of cancer survival

Patients with advanced head and neck cancers have higher survival rates when treated at high-volume hospitals and dedicated cancer centers. Despite this, the proportion of patients who received multimodality therapy was similar between low- and high-volume hospitals.

SourceFred Hutchinson Cancer Center·JournalCancer·DateMar 1, 2013

Study confirms safety of colonoscopy

A new study confirms colonoscopy is safe, with only a few cases of severe complications per 10,000 procedures. Regular screening can prevent colon cancer and significantly reduce mortality rates.

SourceHelmholtz Association·JournalGastrointestinal Endoscopy·DateMar 1, 2013
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Adaptable software, tools aim to help rheumatoid arthritis patients

Researchers at UT Arlington are developing individualized rehabilitation software systems that use remote monitoring of people with rheumatoid arthritis to increase compliance and proper physical therapy. The system collects physiological and cognitive data while engaging patients in interactive game-like structured activities.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateMar 1, 2013

Illinois town provides a historical foundation for today's bee research

A study published in Science reveals a significant decline in bee species in West Central Illinois since the late 1800s. Charles Robertson's records from the 19th century provided valuable insights into wild bee interactions, which are still relevant today.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience·DateMar 1, 2013

Improved synchronicity: Preventive care for the power grid

Researchers at Northwestern University have identified conditions for a self-healing power grid, which can synchronize spontaneously and recover from failures in real-time. By applying these guidelines, power companies can reduce the frequency of blackouts and improve the reliability of renewable energy sources.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Physics·DateMar 1, 2013
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