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Proteomics: Finding The Key Ingredients Of Disease
The winner of the chilli cook-off, usually has a key secret ingredient, which is hard to identify. Similarly, many diseases have crucial proteins, which change the dynamics of cells from benign to deadly. New findings from an international collaboration, involving McGill University, the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the Human Proteome Organisation (HUPO) just made identifying these changes one step easier. Their findings published in Nature Methods, show how to improve protein analysis to tease out relevant potential disease-causing molecules.

Opinion: Boston Globe Columnist Examines Arguments Against DDT Use In Uganda
Boston Globe columnist Derrick Jackson examines why some Ugandans do not support indoor spraying of DDT to prevent malaria. Grace Kagoro, a biology professor and environmental researcher at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, is "nervous about adding what she said could be one more shock to the soil and water," according to Jackson.
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More Progress Still To Be Made On Mental Health
Commenting on the final biennial report from the Mental Health Act Commission released by the Care Quality Commission, Mental Health Network director Steve Shrubb said:
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H1N1 Influenza: Information For Donors

No Additional Risk The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a global Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic now that 74 countries have officially reported over 30,000 cases of Influenza A(H1N1) infection. A pandemic has been declared because of the virus" geographical spread. It does not reflect an increase in the severity of the illness. Safety of the blood supply is the number one priority of Canadian Blood Services. At the present time, there is no additional risk to the blood supply requiring extra donor screening measures. There have been no reported cases of transfusion-transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza to date. These viruses are usually spread by droplets through the respiratory route or by direct contact. It is very important, however that Canadian Blood Services is able to maintain the blood supply for patients who require transfusion. Advice For Donors If you have recently visited Mexico and have a cold, or are otherwise feeling unwell, please wait two weeks before coming to a clinic to donate. For further health information, please consult your physician. Canadian Blood Services Is Prepared Canadian Blood Services is continuing to closely monitor the situation and will provide updated information as necessary. We are working closely with national and international public health authorities. Canadians should rest assured that we have a comprehensive emergency plans that can be implemented rapidly and effectively if the need should arise. Canadian Blood Services" activities to date are consistent with other blood agencies and what they are doing. Our plan positions us well to react to the changing situation and safeguard the security of the blood supply. For info about human swine flu or pandemic influenza, visit: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca Canadian Blood Services


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