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Mutations Affecting Telomerase Implicated in Premature Aging Syndrome
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Mutations leading to the premature aging syndrome dyskeratosis congenita are associated with low blood levels of telomerase RNA, confirming the underlying role of shortened telomeres in the condition, according to a report in PNAS Early Edition posted online on June 2. Reuters Health Information
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Salmonella Strain Shows Antitumor Activity in Animal Model
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Injections of Salmonella choleraesuis slow tumor growth and prolong survival in a murine model of orthotopic hepatocellular carcinoma, Taiwanese researchers report in the February 15 issue of the International Journal of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
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MRI Technology Measures GAG Loss to Evaluate Joint Disease
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By mapping the concentration of glycosaminoglycans (GAG) in vivo, a novel, noninvasive MRI technique provides a non-invasive way to diagnose and monitor degenerative joint disease. The technique may also be useful for diagnosing disorders in tissues as disparate as cartilage, heart valves, and corneas. Reuters Health Information
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Polymorphism Tied to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
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A single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the tumor suppressor gene DAB2IP appears to be associated with aggressive prostate cancer, US and Swedish researchers report in the December 19th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Reuters Health Information
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