Hi there. I am a science/ medical writer based in Atlanta GA. I am currently getting my Ph.D. in the field of cancer biochemistry at Emory University. The purpose of this blog is to write about current and interesting science news that may affect people's lives. I hope you enjoy my posts.
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June 29, 2007
Here's a mix of recent science stories I found interesting. Unraveling the puzzle of pain "Today's pain medications are not always providing as much relief as we would like. We hope these early findings will lead to new drugs,...
Posted by Karen Ventii at 1:12 PM • 2 Comments •
June 27, 2007
Category: Blogging
A while ago I was very graciously awarded a "thinking blogger award" by the blog Nobody Important. Here's how it works: 1. If, and only if, you get tagged, write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you...
Posted by Karen Ventii at 3:47 PM • 2 Comments •
June 22, 2007
Category: Health
Contrary to earlier reports that estrogen replacement therapy increased the risk of heart attack and stroke, researchers are now saying that it may actually be beneficial for some women....
Posted by Karen Ventii at 1:07 PM • 0 Comments •
June 20, 2007
Category: For Fun
You may have noticed that there is no banner for this blog. The reason is that I have no artistic talent whatsoever. At the suggestion of one of my readers I have decided to host a banner design contest. So...
Posted by Karen Ventii at 12:37 PM • 0 Comments •
June 17, 2007
Scientists from The Johns Hopkins University have identified two proteins, CCSA-3 and CCSA-4, found in blood that would allow detection of colon cancer and precancerous polyps without the need for a colonoscopy. Read more about it here and here...
Posted by Karen Ventii at 8:37 PM • 2 Comments •
June 13, 2007
Category: Health
A consortium of UK researchers has identified genetic markers associated with common diseases like diabetes and coronary disease. The researchers identified small variations in the human genome that appear to be associated with a predisposition to certain diseases....
Posted by Karen Ventii at 4:01 PM • 2 Comments •
June 7, 2007
Category: Technology
Three different research groups have show that normal mouse fibroblast cells can be reprogrammed to resemble embryonic stem cells. The significance of this accomplishment has been likened to the cloning of Dolly-the first mammal cloned....
Posted by Karen Ventii at 4:04 PM • 4 Comments •
June 6, 2007
Category: Global health
My recent posts have focused on different aspects of public health: from exploring the scientific advancements that have shaped global health to discussing a new way of acquiring antibiotic resistance in disease causing bacteria. To continue the public health theme...
Posted by Karen Ventii at 5:40 PM • 0 Comments •
Category: Food Science
Researchers from Ohio State University have now uncovered another way harmful bacteria can acquire antibiotic resistance-close proximity with harmless bacteria found in foods people eat every day.
Posted by Karen Ventii at 12:07 PM • 0 Comments •
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