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Aging: XBP-1 Is a Cell-Nonautonomous Regulator of Stress Resistance and Longevity – Video

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Aging: XBP-1 Is a Cell-Nonautonomous Regulator of Stress Resistance and Longevity
The ability to ensure proteostasis is critical for maintaining proper cell function and organismal viability but is mitigated by aging. We analyzed the role ...

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Sunscreen: the ultimate anti-aging cream

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June 30, 2013 Sunscreen: the ultimate anti-aging cream

Special to The Leader The Orange Leader The Orange Leader Sun Jun 30, 2013, 02:48 AM CDT

HOUSTON Why buy expensive wrinkle creams when the most effective anti-aging product is a simple bottle of sunscreen?

Dr. John Wolf, chair and professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, recommends using a daily application of a sunscreen with an SPF, or sun protection factor, of at least 15 to help counteract premature aging. It will also help protect against skin cancer.

Although individuals typically use sunscreen to prevent painful sunburns, Wolf said damaged skin becomes thicker and darker. So essentially, tanned skin is damaged skin.

Wolf also advises parents to make sure their children are protected because 70 percent of sun damage happens before age 17. Former sun worshipers should also use sunscreen to protect their skin from further damage.

Tips for younger-looking skin this summer include:

Using sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays.

Staying out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Reapplying sunscreen throughout the day, especially when sweating.

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Punto por Punto: Phil Medical Association, nagbabala sa iligal na pagsasagawa ng stem cell therapy – Video

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MANILA - Punto por Punto host Anthony Taberna discusses the possible dangers of illegal stem cell therapy.

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Gov’t to tighten rules on stem cell therapy

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By Michael Lim Ubac Philippine Daily Inquirer

Hospitals offering stem cell therapy have until Aug. 31 to seek or renew their accreditation from the Department of Health (DOH), a Palace official said Friday.

For the information of the public, the DOH is accrediting hospitals for this kind of treatment, and come Aug. 31, these hospitals should file their accreditation requirements (with DOH) for them to continue to offer this treatment, said deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte.

The government is eyeing stricter regulation of hospitals offering stem cell therapy amid speculations that the recent deaths of three politicians were due to the xenogenic (animal-based stem cell) treatment they had received in Germany last year.

Dr. Leo Olarte, president of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) and spokesperson of the Philippine Society for Stem Cell Medicine, said the groups were still trying to determine whether the politicians had died due to their illness or due to hypersensitivity reaction from the xenogenic stem cells.

Last week, the PMA also warned of a possible scam involving German doctors coming over to perform stem cell therapy on patients in five-star hotels at around P1 million per shot.

Valte echoed a similar warning from the DOH against doctors offering the procedure in their clinics, saying that hospitals, not (individual) doctors, nor stand-alone clinics, are the ones being accredited.

Not a cure all

The Palace official also cautioned the public against claims that stem cell therapy was a cure all (for diseases).

There is no treatment that will cure all of your ills. Much less your love problems, Valte said.

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Prof. Hillary Lappin-Scott on Soapbox Science, public engagement, and microbiology – Video

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Prof. Hillary Lappin-Scott on Soapbox Science, public engagement, and microbiology
Professor Hillary Lappin-Scott talks about her enthusiasm for taking part in Soapbox Science 2013 and the importance of both public engagement, and women in ...

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Young students get real-life lessons in science

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Published: Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 3:09 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 3:09 p.m.

Nineteen students, ages 10 to 15, spent part of their summer vacation in a microbiology lab at the University of Florida, learning about tiny microbes that have a huge impact on humans.

Its something you cant see or hear, but microbes are everywhere, said Arjun Panicker, 13.

The first summer microbiology apprenticeship program at UF was launched by Monika Oli, a professor in the microbiology and cell science department and UFs current Teacher of the Year.

Oli, who has two children of her own, said there arent many opportunities for middle school-aged children to get laboratory experience, which might help draw them into science.

Its important to capture their attention now.

A lot of times, we lose students of that age group, especially girls, she said.

The apprenticeship program was designed to pique students interest in science, but also to show the intersections of science with art, culture and society.

To help make those connections, Oli invited guests to speak to the students, including other microbiology professors, artists and local author Shelley Fraser Mickle.

Above all, the program aimed to teach students real-life lessons about science.

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