Archive for May, 2009
Background Generators
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3. Dotted Background Generator
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5. Striped Backgrounds
ScienceDaily (May 25, 2009) — Scientists at Oxford University have tamed a virus so that it attacks and destroys cancer cells but does not harm healthy cells. They determined how to produce replication-competent viruses with key toxicities removed, providing a new platform for development of improved cancer treatments and better vaccines for a broad range of viral diseases. A common type of virus has been modified to attack cancer cells without harming healthy cells. (Credit: Copyright Oxford University)
Cellular microRNA molecules regulate the stability of mRNA in different cell types, and this newly-understood mechanism provides the possibility to engineer viruses for cell-specific inactivation. Cancer Research UK scientists at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, with support from colleagues at Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, report that this approach can be used to regulate proliferation of adenovirus.
Adenovirus is a DNA virus widely used in cancer therapy but which causes hepatic disease in mice. Professor Len Seymour and colleagues found that introducing sites into the virus genome that are recognized by microRNA 122 leads to hepatic degradation of important viral mRNA, thereby diminishing the virus’ ability to adversely affect the liver, while maintaining its ability to replicate in and kill tumor cells.
| Pineapple | Speeds post-surgery | Promotes joint health | Reduces asthma inflammation |
| Blueberries | Restore antioxidant levels | Reverse age-related brain decline | Prevent urinary tract infection |
| Spinach | Helps maintain mental sharpness | Reduces the risk of cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon and prostate | Top nutrient density |
| Red Bell Pepper | Reduces risk of lung, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer | Protects against sunburn | Promotes heart health |
| Broccoli | Reduces diabetic damage | Lowers risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric and breast cancer | Protects the brain in event of injury |
| Tomato | Reduces inflammation | Lowers risk of developing esophageal, stomach, colorectal, lung and pancreatic cancer | Reduces cardiovascular disease risk |
| Apple | Supports immunity | Fights lung and prostate cancer | Lowers Alzheimer’s risk |
| Artichoke | Helps blood clotting | Antioxidant Superfood | Lowers “bad” cholesterol |
| Arugula | Lowers birth defect risk | Reduces fracture risk | Protects eye health |
| Asparagus | Nourishes good gut bacteria | Protects against birth defects | Promotes heart health |
| Avocado | Limits liver damage | Reduces oral cancer risk | Lowers cholesterol levels |
| Blackberries | Build bone density | Suppress appetite | Enhance fat burning |
Butternut Squash |
Supports night vision | Combats wrinkles | Promotes heart health |
| Cantaloupe | Bolsters immunity | Protects skin against sunburn | Reduces inflammation |
| Carrot | Antioxidants defend DNA | Fights cataracts | Protects against some cancers |
| Cauliflower | Stimulates detoxification | Suppresses breast cancer cell growth |
Defends against prostate cancer |
| Cherries | Alleviate arthritic pain and gout | Lower “bad” cholesterol | Reduce inflammation |
| Cranberries | Alleviate prostate pain | Fight lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells | Prevent urinary tract infection |
Green Cabbage |
Promotes healthy blood clotting | Reduces risk of prostate, colon, breast and ovarian cancers | Activates the body’s natural detoxification systems |
| Kale | Counters harmful estrogens that can feed cancer | Protects eyes against sun damage and cataracts | Increases bone density |
| Kiwi | Combats wrinkles | Lowers blood clot risk and reduces blood lipids | Counters constipation |
| Mango | Supports immunity | Lowers “bad” cholesterol | Regulates homocysteine to protect arteries |
| Mushrooms | Promote natural detoxification | Reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancer | Lower blood pressure |
Orange |
Reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol | Lowers risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, breast and stomach, and childhood leukemia | Pectin suppresses appetite |
| Papaya | Enzymes aid digestion | Reduces risk of lung cancer | Enhances fat burning |
| Plums & Prunes | Counter constipation | Antioxidants defend against DNA damage | Protects against post-menopausal bone loss |
Pomegranate |
Enhances sunscreen protection | Lowers “bad” cholesterol | Fights prostate cancer |
Pumpkin |
Protects joints against polyarthritis | Lowers lung and prostate cancer risk | Reduces inflammation |
| Raspberries | Inhibit growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers | Antioxidant DNA defense | Lower “bad” cholesterol levels |
Strawberries |
Protect against Alzheimer’s | Reduce “bad” cholesterol | Suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer |
Sweet Potato |
Reduces stroke risk | Lowers cancer risk | Protect against blindness |
| Watermelon | Supports male fertility | Reduces risk of several cancers: prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral and pharyngeal | Protects skin against sunburn |
| Banana | Increases Fat Burning | Lowers risk of colorectal and kidney cancer, leukemia | Reduces asthmas symptoms in children |
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