RNA mutation halts cancer growth in cells and mice
Researchers led by Elizabeth Blackburn report in PNAS that a mutant RNA fragment of telomerase, used by many tumor cells to replicate, stops growth and induces cancer cell death in vitro and in mice, suggesting a potential gene therapy approach. Dallas Morning News
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Proceedings
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University of California
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Heavy thinking tires brains and may affect learning
University of Illinois researchers found heavy mental work tires the brain, especially with age, as glucose fuels thinking in rats and possibly humans. The study suggests meal timing could influence learning in schoolchildren.
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University of Illinois
Urbana
Paul Gold
Gold
Chicago Tribune
Bachmann InfraReady Adapter for Palm prints via infrared
Bachmann's InfraReady Adapter enables Palm devices to print beamed to-do lists memos and calendars with infrared printers. It works on many HP printers but not Lexmark Z series and requires occasional PDA resets. Price is 60 dollars and access to online support is listed.
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Hewlett-Packard
Lexmark
Bachmannsoftware.com
Dallas Morning News
No more pain Together the domed carpal piece
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Iowans Turn to Wrist Replacement At University Hospital
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surgeon Dr. Brian Adams, the state’s only wrist replacement specialist, performs more than 15 procedures yearly with a 90 percent success rate. He notes arthritis pain, deformity, and swelling drive patients to seek relief but cautions against high-stress activities post surgery.
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Ross M. Hagen
Free Lance
Owa City
Brian Adams
University of Iowa
Adams
Iowa
Replacement wrist surgery helps Iowa plant worker persevere
Enny McKillip, 46, of Atalissa, credits a total wrist replacement in March 2000 with keeping her productive at West Liberty Foods after 28 years and 11 surgeries for rheumatoid arthritis. She calls the procedure, performed by Dr. Brian Adams at University Hospitals, a success and would repeat it if needed.
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Brian Adams
Connie Greene
Winfield
University of Iowa
Adams
Greene
Iowa
Ross M. Hagenenny McKillip
McKillip
Atalissa
Iowa City
West Liberty Foods
University Hospitals
Family fitness tips turn play into healthy habits
Advice promotes fun focused family activities from small scale play days to big scale outdoor vacations. It encourages choosing activities together, avoiding didactic lessons, and involving kids in decisions. A letter exchange discusses Gatorade ingredients, hydration, and child behavior concerns.
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