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Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes
Scientists find disease-resistant gene wards off fusarium wilt on leaves

Mouse Skin Cells Reprogrammed to Act Like Embryonic Stem Cells
New cells were coaxed into becoming three kinds of cardiac cells

Bioartificial Kidney Cuts Death Risk, Improves Outcomes
In small study, device helped a little more than half of patients recover renal function

Viscosity Enhancers Curb Bleeding Complications
Loss of 40% or more of blood can be life-threatening

Brain Tumor Biomarker May Improve Patient Outcomes
Measuring elevated levels of urine enzyme could lead to earlier detection, treatment

Biomarker May Predict Response to Cancer Therapy
Dutch researchers identify cell type that is potential target for these agents

New Test Predicts Risk of Post-Surgery Kidney Injury
Finding could lead to earlier treatments, better patient outcomes

Scientists Spot Biochemical Sign of Depression
Could lead to quick blood test that would show whether an antidepressant is working

Protein Linked With Poor Prognosis in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
But expression of Ki-67 didn't predict who'd benefit from additional chemo

Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments
Study finds blood can used to diagnose severity of bipolar illness