Stress pathway identified as potential therapeutic target to prevent vision loss

A new study identifies specific cell-stress signaling pathways that link injury of the optic nerve with irreversible vision loss. The research, published by Cell Press in the Feb. 9 issue of the journal Neuron, may lead to new strategies that will help to protect vulnerable neurons in the retina after optic nerve damage and diseases.

Research and Markets: Oxidative Stress in Aquatic Ecosystems

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Oxidative Stress in Aq

Protica Profect to Relieve Stress

Protica has announced that its new protein shot, Profect, can help relieve the side effects of stressWhitehall, PA (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 Protica has announced that its new protein shot, Profect, can help relieve the side effects of stress. Stress can lead to damage within the body including the breakdown of tissues and the death of cells. Stress can be of many types including physical (eg ...

IAEA checks Japan reactor pending safety approval

Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday began their first inspection of a Japanese nuclear power plant that has undergone official "stress tests" -- a key step required to restart dozens of nuclear plants idled in the wake of the Fukushima crisis.

Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture

(HealthDay News) -- A stress fracture is a common injury of the lower leg and foot, involving overused muscles that become fatigued and are no longer able to protect nearby bones from stress and shock.

IN THE HOUSE: McEwen hopes this is the year

DAUPHIN — “Why not now?” That’s the mantra of Brandonite Mike McEwen in Dauphin this week as he tries to win his first provincial men’s championship at the Safeway Championship.

First Person: Reducing Employee Stress

*Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a small business story that you'd like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles.