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(Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres) German research vessel Polarstern, operated by the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research in the Helmholtz Association, transits the Northwest Passage for the first time. Polarstern left the port of Reykjavik on Aug. 12, is now located in the Northwest Passage. Its destination is the East Siberian Sea where geoscientific measurements at the junction between the Mendeleev Ridge and the East Siberian Shelf are the subject. »»»

(University of Rochester Medical Center) Some of the drugs given to many men during their fight against prostate cancer can actually spur some cancer cells to grow, researchers have found. The findings were published online this week in a pair of papers in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. »»»

(New York Stem Cell Foundation) The New York Stem Cell Foundation will hold its third annual Translational Stem Cell Research Conference Oct. 14-15 in New York City. »»»

(The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry) Research carried out at the Peninsula Medical School in the South West of England has discovered that obesity in later life does not make a substantial difference to risks of death among older people but that it is a major contributor to increased disability in later life -- creating a ticking time bomb for health services in developed countries. »»»

(Monash University) A Monash University scientist has discovered key appetite control cells in the human brain degenerate over time, causing increased hunger and, potentially, weight gain as we grow older. »»»

(Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health) Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Malaria Research Institute have identified a previously unknown virus that is infectious to Anopheles gambiae -- the mosquito primarily responsible for transmitting malaria. »»»

(International Menopause Society) A major international study of the effects of HRT use on quality of life has shown that HRT use can significantly improve well-being in women with menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. »»»

(UT Southwestern Medical Center) Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found a potential new way to stop the bacteria that cause gastroenteritis, tularemia and severe diarrhea from making people sick. »»»

(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) Researchers identify a previously unrecognized problem faced by mTOR inhibitors when it comes to attacking cancers. »»»

(BMJ-British Medical Journal) New evidence published online today shows that hormone replacement therapy can improve the health related quality of life of older women.HRT guidelines should be reviewed in light of this evidence, say the authors. »»»

Successful results from face transplants will speed progress towards more operations, say experts. »»»

A German body-builder is permanently scarred from ulcers after steroid use. »»»

Growing up with a pet dog could increase your chances of being a snorer later in life, claims a Swedish study. »»»

A controversial drug is boosting the success of smokers in England in kicking the habit, NHS figures suggest. »»»

Dentists working under a new contract are more likely to pull teeth out or fit false ones than before, NHS figures show. »»»

Moves to improve care for terminally ill patients will be made after concerns over access, the Scottish Government says. »»»

More needs to be done to encourage children not to choose chips, pizzas or sweets for lunch, it is warned. »»»

A course helps parents to avoid feeling embarrassed when they discuss sex with their children. »»»

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(Carnegie Mellon University) MRI isn't just for capturing detailed images of the body's anatomy. Thanks to imaging reagents and technology developed by Carnegie Mellon, MRI can be used to visualize -- with "exquisite" specificity -- cell populations in the living body. The ability to non-invasively locate and track cells, will greatly aid the study and treatment of cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases, as well as provide a tool for advancing clinical translation of cellular regenerative medicine. »»»