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Viruses are sneakier than we thought

Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.

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Press release from PLoS Biology
Viruses are molecular marauders, plundering cells for the resources they need to multiply. Of central importance for viruses is the ability to commandeer cellular gene expression machinery. Several human herpesviruses put the breaks on normal cellular gene expression to divert the associated enzymes and resources towards their own viral genes. Kaposi’s [...]

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Computer-based programs provide help for smokers trying to quit

Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.

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Berkeley — Trying to quit cigarettes but don’t know how? A new analysis led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health, suggests that Web- and computer-based smoking cessation programs are worth a try, and fortunately during these tough economic times, many of them are free.
Such programs offer a cost-effective alternative [...]

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