Scientists have shown that a specific virus can interact with a mutation in the host’s genes to trigger disease. The observation may help explain why many people with disease risk genes do not actually develop disease. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that three factors were necessary in mice to… Continue reading
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Alcohol dependence are causing from stress hormone
A team of scientists from The Scripps Research Institute has found that a specific stress hormone, the corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), is key to the development and maintenance of alcohol dependence in animal models. Chemically blocking the stress factor also blocked the signs and symptoms of addiction, suggesting a potentially promising area for future drug development.… Continue reading
What causing bad breath in cats?
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be caused by a variety of health problems. Don’t worry, your cat’s breath isn’t supposed to smell minty fresh-but if there’s an extremely strong, fetid odor, there could be an underlying medical problem. What Could Be Causing My Cat’s Bad Breath? Most often, bad breath is caused by… Continue reading