�Van Andel Institute (VAI) researchers have found that curcumin, a component of the curry spice curcuma longa, blocks herpes virus simplex virus (HSV-1) infections that commonly result in facial moth-eaten sores. Finding out how curcumin blocks the infections will be key to developing a treatment for cold painful sufferers.
"We found that cells treated with curcumin did non support herpes simplex computer virus infections very well," aforesaid Michigan State University graduate student Sebla Kutluay, lead-in author of the findings published in Virology world Health Organization is complemental her thesis research at Van Andel Institute. "Now we want to determine how curcumin blocks the infections."
There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1, which usually results in facial cold sores or fever blisters, and HSV-2, commonly associated with venereal herpes. The VAI findings focused on HSV-1, which affects more than half of Americans. Resulting cold sores crapper be painful, unsightly, and recur oft.
"This isn't a recipe for a remedy all the same," said VAI Scientific Investigator and Graduate School Dean Steven J. Triezenberg, Ph.D., head of the science lab that promulgated the findings. "Applying turmeric or groom to cold sores won't have an effect. Once we square off what is happening to block the infections at the cellular level, we'll be finisher to development a discourse."
Established by Jay and Betty Van Andel in 1996, Van Andel Institute is an independent research organization dedicated to preserving, enhancing and expanding the frontiers of medical science, and to achieving excellence in education by probing primal issues of education and the learning process.
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Saturday, 30 August 2008
Sunday, 10 August 2008
Chanelle Hayes snubbed by V Festival
Chanelle Hayes has been snubbed by Virgin Radio bosses afterwards being told that she cannot sing at next week's V Festival, reports say.
The yearbook event, held in Chelmsford and Staffordshire, will be headlined by acts including Calvin Harris, The Verve and Lenny Kravitz.
When the Big Brother 8 contestant asked to sing, Virgin Radio executives reportedly told her that her services would non be compulsory in the VIP area.
A source told The People: "They think she's too low rent."
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The yearbook event, held in Chelmsford and Staffordshire, will be headlined by acts including Calvin Harris, The Verve and Lenny Kravitz.
When the Big Brother 8 contestant asked to sing, Virgin Radio executives reportedly told her that her services would non be compulsory in the VIP area.
A source told The People: "They think she's too low rent."
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Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Are You a Saturday Night Fever Fan?
Send GMA your video tribute to the iconic '70s film, which came out 30 years ago
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Stan Getz Quartet with Chet Baker
Artist: Stan Getz Quartet with Chet Baker
Genre(s):
Jazz
Discography:
Quintessence Vol I
Year: 1983
Tracks: 8
Friday, 13 June 2008
Neeson making film about The Troubles
Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt are working with 'Downfall' director Oliver Hirschbiegel on a new film about The Troubles in Northern Ireland and the aftermath.
Variety reports that 'Five Minutes of Heaven' is currently shooting in Northern Ireland.
The film tells the story of two men haunted by the violence they have experienced in their lives and how they try to come to terms with it.
The Irish Film Board and BBC Northern Ireland are among the backers of the film.
Variety reports that 'Five Minutes of Heaven' is currently shooting in Northern Ireland.
The film tells the story of two men haunted by the violence they have experienced in their lives and how they try to come to terms with it.
The Irish Film Board and BBC Northern Ireland are among the backers of the film.
Saturday, 7 June 2008
Johansson unveils her debut album
Scarlett Johansson played her debut album, 'Anywhere I Lay My Head', to journalists at a listening party in New York yesterday.
Billboard reports that the launch took place at Joe's Pub in the city.
'Anywhere I Lay My Head' features 10 covers of Tom Waits songs and one original track, 'Song for Jo'; it will be released on 20 May.
Johansson said that she had originally planned to record an album of standards but then decided to celebrate Waits' material.
"His melodies are so beautiful and his voice is so distinct," she said.
Johansson said that her interpretations of the music legend's songs have met with his approval.
"I sent him some of the early, early recordings, and he said, 'Go ahead'. I've heard he's very pleased," said the star.
While Johansson has no plans at present to do live shows, she said the idea of possibly doing a festival date with the musicians who worked on the album would be intriguing.
The full tracklisting for 'Anywhere I Lay My Head' is:'Fawn''Town with No Cheer''Falling Down''Anywhere I Lay My Head''Fannin' Street''Song for Jo''Green Grass''I Wish I Was in New Orleans''I Don't Want To Grow Up''No One Knows I'm Gone''Who Are You?'
Billboard reports that the launch took place at Joe's Pub in the city.
'Anywhere I Lay My Head' features 10 covers of Tom Waits songs and one original track, 'Song for Jo'; it will be released on 20 May.
Johansson said that she had originally planned to record an album of standards but then decided to celebrate Waits' material.
"His melodies are so beautiful and his voice is so distinct," she said.
Johansson said that her interpretations of the music legend's songs have met with his approval.
"I sent him some of the early, early recordings, and he said, 'Go ahead'. I've heard he's very pleased," said the star.
While Johansson has no plans at present to do live shows, she said the idea of possibly doing a festival date with the musicians who worked on the album would be intriguing.
The full tracklisting for 'Anywhere I Lay My Head' is:'Fawn''Town with No Cheer''Falling Down''Anywhere I Lay My Head''Fannin' Street''Song for Jo''Green Grass''I Wish I Was in New Orleans''I Don't Want To Grow Up''No One Knows I'm Gone''Who Are You?'
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Jack Black - The Things They Say 8355
"I think of myself as a bear. I'm very furry, soft, squishy and lazy - but sometimes I am fierce and crazy." JACK BLACK could relate to his character in animated movie KUNG FO PANDA.
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