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Health & MedicineAnticancer protein might combat HIV
The tumor suppressor p21 shows up in abundance in some people who are impervious to developing AIDS despite being infected, a study shows.
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LifeCentral dogma of genetics maybe not so central
In thousands of genes, RNA frequently fails to accurately transcribe DNA.
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Health & MedicineImmune gene variants help stop HIV
Research on HIV-infected people who rarely develop AIDS might lead to better drugs or a vaccine.
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Health & MedicineAntiretroviral drugs may prevent HIV infection
Gay and bisexual men who don’t have the AIDS virus can reduce their risk of getting it by taking a drug combination, a new study finds.
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LifeFriendly fire blamed in some H1N1 deaths
A poorly targeted immune response to the 2009 pandemic flu virus caused young adults and the middle-aged to suffer more than usual.
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LifeFlower sharing may be unsafe for bees
Wild pollinators are catching domesticated honeybee viruses, possibly by touching the same pollen.
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LifeAspens bust, diseased mice boom
As trees decline, populations of rodents that carry the deadly sin nombre virus are on the rise.
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Health & MedicineShingles vaccine linked to lower disease risk
People 60 and over who get the shot are 55 percent less likely to develop the ailment, a large survey shows.
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PhysicsX-raying life’s microscopic machinery
A powerful new laser technique promises to reveal the cell’s molecular components in detailed, 3-D images.
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Health & MedicineBody & Brain
Obesity rates skyrocket worldwide, plus more in this week’s news.
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HumansHumans
A child’s remains reveal early North American life, plus ancient canines and convincing metaphors in this week’s news.
By Science News