MIT scientists claim RNA approach could block HIV infection
Researchers led by Dr. Phillip A Sharp at MIT report that short RNA molecules can silence genes used by HIV to enter cells. The study, published in Nature Medicine, is a proof of concept with delivery challenges and concerns about safety and clinical applicability.
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Washington
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Phillip A Sharp
Nature Medicine
Sharp
Louis M. Mansky
Ohio State University
Mansky
CDC expands smallpox research in high security lab
Army virologist Peter Jahrling will inject monkeys with smallpox in a top containment lab as the CDC dedicates one facility to smallpox only research. The move aims to speed vaccines, tests, and treatments while vaccination policy debates unfold, with advisers set to recommend actions by June 20. PMID: none.
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Atlanta
Peter Jahrling
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Jahrling’s
New York
San Francisco
CDC
Jahrling
Survey finds kids ignore sun warnings nationwide
A survey of 10,079 youths shows many preteens and teens avoid sun protection and still seek tanning. Only about a third used sunscreen regularly last summer, nearly 10 percent used tanning beds, and most had at least one sunburn. Researchers urge stronger national efforts to curb risky UV exposure.
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Chicago
U.S
Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
American Cancer Society
Low birthweight babies at risk despite resources
CHICAGO RP A Pediatrics study finds U S newborn death rates by weight nearly match Canada Australia and the U K despite higher U S spending on sick babies. Lead author Dr Lindsay Thompson of Dartmouth says resources are misallocated and survival has not improved.
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Chicago
United States
Developed Countries
Canada
Australia
United Kingdom
U.S
Lindsay Thompson
Dartmouth Medical School
Dartmouth
New Skin Remedy Claims Desert Sun Reversal
In Yalesville Connecticut a 58 year old desert worker and her chemist husband developed a two step spray treatment that supposedly restores aged sun damaged skin. Clinical tests with 23 women show significant improvements across multiple measures including 64 percent less age spots and 100 percent relief from dryness and itching. The product is not yet on shelves and is offered via mail order with a 30 day refund policy.
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Yalesville
Drora
Nate
Connecticut
Ngccosmetics.com
NGC Cosmetics
Church Street
Whetwade Inc
KickTail lure claims big tourney edge and live-fish realism
A Connecticut firm unveils The KickTail fishing lure, claiming near live-fish action with a five-segment tail and flutter technology. In tests near Orlando eight pros caught 41 fish with four KickTail users vs 14 with others, sparking debate over tournament eligibility and sales potential. The four-inch lure floats or dives, costs 9.95 with a two-unit minimum, and ships with 6.00 S H. CT tax applies. Contact 1-800-873-4415 or NGCSports.com.
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Orlando
Connecticut
Orlando FL
Ngcsports.com
M.O
NGC Sports
Church Street
Yalesville
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