Taken to heart: brushing your teeth may be good for your ticker

Article Abstract:

Researchers believe a correlation exists between gum disease and the risk of heart disease, as oral bacteria has shown up in arterial plaque, and levels of the C-reactive protein are elevated in people who have periodontitis. Some researchers dispute the findings, saying other factors for heart disease should be given more weight.

Risk factors, Physiological aspects, Heart diseases, Gingivitis, Gum diseases

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Skin so fixed

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Researchers at AGI Dermatics say that the new 'repairosome' topical skin lotion can fix damaged DNA before they turn into full-flown cancer cells. The lotion contains liposomes filled with a viral DNA-repair enzyme called T4 endonuclease V.

United States, Care and treatment, Product development, Pharmaceutical industry, Product Announcement, Toiletries, Drug therapy, Skin, Skin care, Skin cancer, Dermatology, AGI Dermatics Inc.

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The business of the human genome

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the deciphering of the human genetic code are presented. The implications of the research carried out by the Human Genome Project for individualized medicine, disease forecasting and gene therapy are discussed.

Prevention, Cover Story, Diseases, Gene therapy, Human Genome Project, Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacogenomics

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