Genetic variants linked with hypertension

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (UPI) -- Yale University scientists in Connecticut said rare genetic variants can be associated with a dramatically lower risk of high blood pressure.

The researchers say their finding that rare mutations might collectively play a large part in the development of common, yet complex, diseases such as hypertension also has implications for the diagnosis and treatment of such diseases as diabetes and schizophrenia.

"Collectively, common variants have explained a small fraction of the risk of most diseases in the population, as we would expect from the effects of natural selection,'' said Yale Professor Richard Lifton, who led the study with Daniel Levy, director of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institutes's Framingham Heart Study. "The question this leaves open is whether many rare variations in genes will collectively account for a large influence on common disease.''

Lifton said the new study underscores the importance of sequencing the genome of many individuals in order to discover disease-causing mutations.

The research is reported in the journal Nature Genetics.


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Chemists work on bamboo fabric development

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Wish everyone a very great day!!

Chemists work on bamboo fabric development

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (UPI) -- U.S. chemists said they've solved two problems that have slowed marketplace adoption of bamboo garments and other consumer products.

Colorado State University graduate student Subhash Appidi and Associate Professor Ajoy Sarkar have discovered now to make bamboo fabric that's resistant to the sun's ultraviolet radiation and also has anti-bacterial properties.

"Bamboo is environmentally friendly," said Appidi. "Pesticides and other agents are necessary to grow most other natural fibers -- (but) there is nothing like that in bamboo production."

Despite bamboo's promise as an environmentally friendly fiber, Appidi said raw bamboo fabric allows UV radiation to reach the skin. And Appidi found untreated bamboo fabric did not live up to antimicrobial expectations.

"All cellulose fibers allow more moisture to leak in and provide more food for bacteria to eat," he said. "That's why bacteria grow more on natural fibers rather than synthetic fibers."

The researchers increased the UV-protecting abilities of the fabric by coloring bamboo cloth in a dye laced with UV absorbing chemicals.

To improve bamboo's antibacterial properties Appidi treated fabric with Tinosan -- an antibacterial agent.

The details of the research were reported Monday in New Orleans during the spring national meeting of the American Chemical Society.

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Interior Design & the photograph

I have to admit that I am a photo addict..My husband already know that. Wherever I go, I always have with me my pocket digicam. As of now, I might have already more than 10,000 pictures in my hard drive. I just love to take photos of anything that I see. I am not a professional photographer but only love to take pictures.

I also developed some photos and made it into scrapbook and photo albums. The best part I discover now is this site about interior design and the photograph. I find it a great one besides that it is very informative. At learntodream.co.uk, I just discovered that photography can be associated with interior design. Really very interesting!!

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Munich, Germany

I visited Munich twice already.. I love this place ..well because Germany is now my new home being a German citizen already. Visit my other blog, My Euro Travel and Adventure...
It is still under construction. There you can see some infos about Munich. I will also be posting in this blog my travel and adventures in Europe..might as well around the world!!! who knows!!kurata ah!! got some photos below from Munich trip!!

inside the historical Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady

in front of the famous HOfbrauhauz

at the Marienplatz or Mary-s Square

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Wordless Wednesday

inside the historical Befreiungshalle (Hall of Freedom) of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, Germany..
background are my sisters...wahehehe!!

My Sister's Graduation!!!

Today is my youngest sister's graduation in College. She took up Bachelor of Science in Nursing!! Thanks God!! she finally made it..Of course the whole family are all happy for her success especially the sponsors..hehehe!!! Great job sis!! Keep it up!! She will take up the Nursing board exam this year to become a full pledge Nurse!!

I wish all the best for your Sistah!!! God bless you in all your plans and undertakings!!! Good luck!! Machts gut!! Hope I'm there to see you marching!!! Miss you all!! hopefully will see you all the soonest possible time!!

Our youngest Sister..soon to be a full pledge Nurse!!
God bless you always!!