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Scientists discover roadblocks that stop brain white matter healing
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- Written by Barbara McMakin Barbara McMakin
- Published: 07 May 2018 07 May 2018
Washington, DC - A new study identifies a molecule that may be critical to the repair of white matter, the fatty tissue wrapped around parts of brain cells that helps speed up communication. Damage to white matter is associated with several conditions, including multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy, and can occur in the brains of preterm babies. New findings suggest that the molecule triggers a pathway that is normally used by the immune system to prevent excessive damage but may contribute to chronic white matter injury by completely blocking repair operations.
Researchers develop “hibernation in a dish” to study how animals adapt to the cold
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- Written by Kathryn DeMott Kathryn DeMott
- Published: 07 May 2018 07 May 2018
Washington, DC - Researchers at the National Eye Institute have discovered cellular mechanisms that help the 13-lined ground squirrel survive hibernation. Their findings could be a step to extending storage of human donor tissues awaiting transplantation and protecting traumatic brain injury patients who undergo induced hypothermia. NEI is part of the National Institutes of Health. The findings were published in the May 3 issue of Cell.
As May Flowers Bloom, A Closer Look at White House Gardens Past and Present
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 05 May 2018 05 May 2018
Washington, DC - Fragrant magnolias, crabapple blossoms, upright tulips, and green boxwoods frame the White House gardens in the spring. Vibrant geraniums and canna lilies will bloom come summer, followed by scarlet salvia and chrysanthemums in the fall.
Long-Time Fugitive and Repeat Fraudster Sent to Prison Again
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- Written by FBI FBI
- Published: 06 May 2018 06 May 2018
Houston, Texas - The 75-year-old long time fugitive known as “Butch” Ballow has received a second federal sentence following his admission of defrauding investors in a Nevada company with shares traded on the over-the-counter securities market, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Harris Dempsey aka “Butch” Ballow, formerly of formerly of Galveston County, pleaded guilty Feb. 2, 2018, to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Executive Order on the Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 03 May 2018 03 May 2018
Washington, DC - By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to assist faith-based and other organizations in their efforts to strengthen the institutions of civil society and American families and communities, it is hereby ordered as follows: