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Most Cited Articles Roundup 2009: H1N1 Flu Virus

By jyaron | Published: January 5, 2010
Similar to the previous post about the Most Cited Articles of 2009, I thought it might be interesting to look at some of the other big topics of this past year and what research done this past year was considered most impacting by the research community. For the next few weeks I will be posting [...]
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Discoverer of Leptin Describes its Effect on Appetite Via Seratonin

By jyaron | Published: September 9, 2009
Leptin nixes appetite through serotonin Read the original Cell paper Share/Save
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Mitochondrial gene replacement in primate offspring and embryonic stem cells

By jyaron | Published: September 6, 2009
Researchers at the Oregon National Primate Research Center have successfully replaced damaged and diseased mitochondria (and, likewise, their mtDNA) with healthy mitochondria with no apparent side effects in Macaca mulatta. This has strong implications for future treatment and prevention of mitochondrial DNA associated diseases. Original Publication in Nature : Mitochondrial gene replacement in primate offspring and [...]
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Baylor researchers find fat cell blocker

By jyaron | Published: September 4, 2009
A newly discovered molecule dubbed “fatostatin” has been implicated in stopping the pathway that is responsible for fat cell production, as well as cholesterol retention and insulin resistance. Studies in mice show positive results for controlling the negative effects of weight gain. Read more Share/Save
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Genetic Cause For Type Of Deafness Identified; Discovery Could Lead To New Therapies For Progressive Hearing Loss

By jyaron | Published: September 4, 2009
Scientists have discovered a genetic cause of progressive hearing loss. The findings will help scientists better understand the nature of age-related decline in hearing, and may lead to new therapies to prevent or treat the condition. Read more Share/Save
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