At fertilization, a massive release of the metal zinc appears to set the fertilized egg cell on the path to ...
Month: August 2011
Researchers develop mouse with ‘off switch’ in key brain cell populationResearchers develop mouse with ‘off switch’ in key brain cell population
NIH-funded scientists have developed a strain of mice with a built-in off switch that can selectively shut down the animals’ ...
Research convenes national summit on The Science of Compassion: Future Directions in End-of-Life and Palliative CareResearch convenes national summit on The Science of Compassion: Future Directions in End-of-Life and Palliative Care
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), a component of the National Institutes of Health, and its partners will host ...
Researchers identify gene variant in Proteus syndromeResearchers identify gene variant in Proteus syndrome
A team of researchers has identified the genetic mutation that causes Proteus syndrome, a rare disorder in which tissue and ...
Researchers trace early journey of modulating cells in brainResearchers trace early journey of modulating cells in brain
Key cells in the brain region known as the hippocampus are formed in the base of the brain late in ...
Standard aplastic anemia therapy improves patient outcomes better than newer versionStandard aplastic anemia therapy improves patient outcomes better than newer version
A comparison clinical study of two aplastic anemia treatments found that ATGAM, currently the only licensed aplastic anemia drug in ...
Director of Intramural Center for Regenerative MedicineDirector of Intramural Center for Regenerative Medicine
National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., has announced the appointment of Mahendra S. Rao, M.D., Ph.D. ...
Put Your Mail on Hold While AwayPut Your Mail on Hold While Away
If you’ll be out of town for more than 3 days, consider putting your mail on hold. The U.S. Postal ...
U.S. Government Resources for Native AmericansU.S. Government Resources for Native Americans
Explore more than 30 U.S. government services and programs for Native Americans in areas such as health, jobs, housing, education, ...
Tips for older adults to combat heat-related illnessesTips for older adults to combat heat-related illnesses
Older people can face risks related to hot weather. As people age, their bodies lose some ability to adapt to ...
Prescription Drug ResourcesPrescription Drug Resources
Visit USA.gov’s Prescription Drugs page for a variety of resources to help you learn more about the medications you’re taking; ...
Federal Employees: Submit Your Ideas to Save the Government MoneyFederal Employees: Submit Your Ideas to Save the Government Money
President Obama launched the SAVE Award (Securing Americans Value and Efficiency) to seek ideas from federal employees about how to ...
Zinc ‘sparks’ fly from egg within minutes of fertilizationZinc ‘sparks’ fly from egg within minutes of fertilization
At fertilization, a massive release of the metal zinc appears to set the fertilized egg cell on the path to ...