Nov. 19, 2013 Story Contact(s): Jeff Sossamon, sossamonj@missouri.edu, 573-882-3346 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Studies have shown that resveratrol, a natural compound found in colored vegetables, fruits and especially grapes, may minimize the impact of Parkinson’s disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease in… Read More ›
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Statins block the ability of exercise to improve fitness levels
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug May Reduce Exercise Benefits for Obese Adults, MU Study Finds May 15, 2013 Story Contact(s): Jesslyn Chew, ChewJ@missouri.edu, (573) 882-8353 By Kate McIntyre COLUMBIA, Mo. – Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower… Read More ›
Bisphenol A Affects Sex-Specific Reproductive Behaviors in a Monogamous Animal Species, Says MU Researcher
Animal Findings Suggest That Gender May Also Influence Chemical Exposure Risks for Humans Feb. 11, 2013 Story Contact(s): Timothy Wall, walltj@missouri.edu, 573-882 3346 COLUMBIA, Mo. — Parents, teachers and psychologists know boys and girls behave differently. However, that difference isn’t… Read More ›
Compound in grapes, red wine could be key to fighting prostate cancer
Contact: Christian Basi BasiC@missouri.edu 573-882-4430 University of Missouri-Columbia MU researcher finds that prostate tumor cells are more susceptible to treatment after being exposed to resveratrol, a compound found in grape skins and red wine :Nicholl has discovered that a compound… Read More ›
Aspirin, Tylenol May Decrease Effectiveness of Vaccines: “if you block COX-1, you might be decreasing the amount of antibodies your body is producing”
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Kelsey Jackson JacksonKN@missouri.edu 573-882-8353 University of Missouri-Columbia Aspirin, tylenol may decrease effectiveness of vaccines Mizzou scientists discover aspirin and Tylenol block enzymes that could inhibit vaccines COLUMBIA, Mo. – With flu season in full… Read More ›
Young adults may outgrow bipolar disorder
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Kelsey Jackson JacksonKN@missouri.edu 573-882-8353 University of Missouri-Columbia MU researchers find evidence that there may be developmentally limited forms of bipolar disorder COLUMBIA, Mo. –Bipolar disorder, or manic-depression, causes severe and unusual shifts in mood… Read More ›
Viruses Help MU Scientists Battle Pathogenic Bacteria and Improve Water Supply
Newly developed technique can kill antibiotic-resistant germs Sept. 24, 2012 Story Contact(s): Timothy Wall, walltj@missouri.edu, 573-882-3346 COLUMBIA, Mo. — Infectious bacteria received a taste of their own medicine from University of Missouri researchers who used viruses to infect and… Read More ›
Higher urinary levels of commonly used chemical, BPA, linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes
2008 post for filing Contact: David Melzer, M.B., Ph.D. david.melzer@pms.ac.uk JAMA and Archives Journals Higher levels of urinary Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical compound commonly used in plastic packaging for food and beverages, is associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2… Read More ›
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