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Researchers have discovered that the structure of human bones is vastly different than previously believed — findings which will have implications for how some debilitating bone disorders are treated. [click link for full article]

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Elsa Lara didn’t quite trust the man offering $100 collagen injections out of the permanent makeup business next door.

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Homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart attack, stroke and dementia, may also be a player in retinal damage and vision loss, a U.S. researcher says.

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The outcome of hepatitis is either self recovery or its development into liver fibrosis or, further, liver cirrhosis. Liver fibrosis is the early pathological process of cirrhosis, which is considered a reversible, wound-healing response. Since no ideal drug is available for its therapy, liver fibrosis is currently considered to be a major worldwide health problem. [click link for full article]

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NEWTON, Mass.—-Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a company “Advancing Drugs Through Glycoscience®”, today reported that a series of first-in-class, novel carbohydrate compounds significantly reduced collagen expression and reversed fibrosis in animal models.

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Critics are always complaining that TV is too timid, too tired and too obsessed with focus groups to try anything truly interesting. So it gives me no pleasure to say that, of two network series premiering within 24 hours of each other this week, CBS’ genre-bending “mystery drama with music” falls flat on its face, while Fox’s latest music competition succeeds by coloring neatly inside the …

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Critics are always complaining that TV is too timid, too tired and too obsessed with focus groups to try anything truly interesting. So it gives me no pleasure to say that, of two network series premiering within 24 hours of each other this week, CBS’ genre-bending “mystery drama with music” falls flat on its face, while Fox’s latest music competition succeeds by coloring neatly inside the lines.

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SAN FRANCISCO ( Map , News ) - The world of biotechnology can be a tough nut to crack. It costs million of dollars to operationalize even the most simple chemical compounds, and millions more to pay for the support staff to cover all the administrative basics.

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Homocysteine, an amino acid believed to contribute to heart attack, stroke and dementia, likely also is a player in retinal damage and vision loss, researchers say. Scientists want to know the impact of resulting elevated homocysteine levels on the extensive blood vessel and neuronal network of the retina; their preliminary evidence suggests that it isn’t good.

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As the price of shark fin rises due to over-fishing, a food company here is attempting to circumvent the problem with an innovative approach–by not using shark fin.

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