Living On Without Telomerase

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Scientists of the German Cancer Research Center have discovered an alternative mechanism for the extension of the telomere repeat sequence by DNA repair enzymes. The ends of the chromosomes, the telomeres, are repetitive DNA sequences that shorten every time a cell divides during the process of duplicating its genome. Once ...

Europe Tries To Recapitalize Banks Without Injecting Capital

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Europe’s largest banks may raise just a tenth of the capital shortfall estimated by regulators Find more info about Europe Tries To Recapitalize Banks Without Injecting Capital photos videos pictures. read more

More Than 2 Million Without Power After Early U.S. Snowstorm

Monday, October 31st, 2011

More than 2 million homes and businesses remained without power in the U.S. Northeast two days after the biggest October snowstorm in decades. Find more info about More Than 2 Million Without Power After Early U.S. Snowstorm photos videos pictures. read more

Lung Cancer Patients With Diabetes Live Longer Than Those Without

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Lung cancer patients with diabetes tend to live longer than patients without diabetes, according to a new study from Norway due to be published in the November issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. The researchers did not offer an explanation for the tendency; they suggested it ...

Sexual Abuse 4 Times More Likely For Men With Disabilities Compared To Men Without Disabilities

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Previous studies have documented that women with disabilities are more likely to be sexually assaulted than women without disabilities. A new study published online in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine is the first population-based investigation to examine sexual violence victimization against men with disabilities. Researchers report that men with ...