XIAP deficiency in humans causes an X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome
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Mutations in the gene that encodes the X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis XIAP in patients with the X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP) from three families without mutations in signaling lymphocyte activation molecule (SLAM)-associated protein (SAP) were identified. It is shown that apoptosis of lymphocytes from XIAP deficient patients is enhanced in response to various stimuli including the T-cell antigen receptor (TCR)-CD3 complex, the death receptor CD95 and type TN associated apoptosis inducing ligand receptor (TRAIL-R).
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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Lion attacks on humans in Tanzania
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Lion attacks on humans in Tanzania since1990 shows a tremendous increase during harvest time each year and are frequent in areas with few prey other than bush pigs. An understanding of the timing and distribution of lion attacks across Tanzania would help in preventing such attacks in the future.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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Humans in space
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Research is presented describing the study of space travel and the impact on human health of spending long periods of time in space due to weightlessness.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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