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Surprising findings about Hepatitis C and insulin resistance
In studying the insulin resistance of 29 people with Hepatitis C, Australian researchers have confirmed that they have high insulin resistance, a precursor to…
Plasma is the New Green
A more environmentally friendly process to treat textile fibers that are used in garments, carpets, curtains, and other applications has recently been reported…
Exposure to BPA may cause permanent fertility defects
Led by Hugh S. Taylor, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale, the study is the first to show that BPA…
Like little golden assassins, 'smart' nanoparticles identify, target and kill cancer cells
Led by Carl Batt, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor of Food Science, the researchers synthesized nanoparticles – shaped something like a dumbbell – made of…
Study Shows Potential for Using Algae
That’s the conclusion of a study, published online this week in Plant Biotechnology Journal, which sought to determine whether seven diverse human therapeutic…
Gene discovered for newly recognized disease in Amish children
The identification of the new multisystem autoimmune disorder and the recessive gene that causes it have been published early online and are reported in the 12…