Health
Gene-silencing study finds new targets for Parkinson’s disease
NIH scientists used RNA interference to find genes that interact with parkin (green), a protein that tags damaged mitochondria (red). Mutations in parkin are linked to Parkinson’s disease and other mitochondrial disorders.
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Adolescents falling through gaps in HIV services
More than 2 million adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 years are living with HIV, and many do not receive the care and support that they need to stay in good health and prevent transmission. In addition, millions more adolescents are at risk of infection.
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NIH mouse study finds gut microorganisms may determine cancer treatment outcome
An intact population of microorganisms that derive food and benefit from other organisms living in the intestine is required for optimal response to cancer therapy, according to a mouse study by scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and their collaborators.
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WHO and the Philippine Government launch mass vaccination campaign
WHO and the Philippine Department of Health have launched a vaccination campaign to prevent outbreaks of measles and polio among survivors of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).
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ADHD Estimates Rise
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Start at the Healthier End of the Buffet
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How to Slash Heart Risks Tied to Obesity
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Researchers identify genomic variant associated with sun sensitivity, freckles
Genes involved in skin pigmentation also have important roles in health and disease.
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Concussion's Damage to Brain Lingers After Symptoms Fade: Study
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Eat Nuts, Live Longer?
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020