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- Added on: May 8th, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Zamp
- Listed in: Science Life Science
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Recent Posts
Polymorphisms in the xenobiotic transporter Multidrug Resistance 1 (MDR1) gene and interaction with meat intake in relation to risk of colorectal cancer in a Danish prospective case-cohort study.
Background: The xenobiotic transporters, Multidrug Resistance 1 (MDR1/ABCB1) and Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (BCRP/ABCG2) may restrict intestinal absorption of various carcinogens, including heterocyclic amines (HCA) and polycyclic aromatic hydr...
Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis- DNA in synovial fluid: evaluation of the sensitivity of different DNA extraction methods and amplification systems
IntroductionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) and ligase chain reaction (LCR) are used in research for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (C. tr.) in synovial fluid (SF). However there is no standardized system for diagnostic use in clinical practice, ...
Nanotechnology Company Wins Green Business Fund Grant
PureLux, a Winston-Salem-based nanotechnology company has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the NC Green Business Fund. A spin-out from the Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials at Wake Forest University, PureLux is focused on commercial...
Participant recruitment and retention in a pilot program to prevent weight gain in low-income overweight and obese mothers
Background Recruitment and retention are key functions for programs promoting nutrition and other lifestyle behavioral changes in low-income populations. This paper describes strategies for recruitment and retention and presents predictors of early...
10 Tips for Reducing Cancer Risk
While we can’t always prevent cancer, we can do things to help reduce the risk of developing it. Of course, we always hear: eat healthy foods, exercise, don’t smoke. But the message doesn’t seem to be getting through because people ...
Traumatic Tympanic Membrane perforation: An aetiological profile
Background: Traumatic perforation of the tympanic membrane may be due to direct or indirect source. The aim of the study is to profile the various aetiologies of traumatic tympanic membrane perforation in Ilorin, north central Nigeria.A retrospective...
