Genomic Signature In Blood Identifies Underlying Viral Infection

sea-maid submitted, created time 7 months 1 day (www.sciencedaily.com)

Scientists have identified a genomic "signature" in circulating blood that reveals exposure to common upper respiratory viruses, like the cold or flu, even before symptoms appear.

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Higher blood flow and circulating NO products offset high-altitude hypoxia among Tibetans

franklin submitted, created time 2 years 4 months (www.pnas.org)

The low barometric pressure at high altitude causes lower arterial oxygen content among Tibetan highlanders, who maintain normal levels of oxygen use as indicated by basal and maximal oxygen consumption levels that are consistent with sea level predictions.

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