In the neuromuscular disease called spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, a protein deficiency caused by a single gene mutation leads to serious damage in growing nerve cells and the muscles they control. Now, in laboratory experiments, researchers have induced cells
Scientists have shown that it is possible to repair an injured brain by creating a small number of new, specifically-targeted innervations, rather than a larger number of non-specific connections. Behavioral tests have demonstrated that such reinnervation can thus restore damaged
As the major source of free radicals in cells, mitochondria contribute to the high levels of oxidative stress believed to play a role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Now a study demonstrates that estrogen reduces this oxidative stress caused
Tilapia Pita - say it ten times real fast. A delightful light meal. Excellent for weekend afternoon gatherings, and aesthetically pleasing, too! Feel free to experiment with the seasonings and sauce ingredients to match your personal tastes.
The microwave is a blessing for the greaseless cooking of cracker-like poppadoms. Place them one at a time on the turntable of the microwave and cook for 40-60 seconds on High until puffed and crisp. They will not be as
This pie crust recipe offers a splendid formula for turning out perfect pie crust every time. Whatever the amount of flour, your shortening should be half as much. And you need just enough water to make the dough soft. It
This is a dry soup mix packed with split peas, pearl parley, lentils, onion flakes, rice and alphabet macaroni. Just add tomato paste, diced tomato, ground beef, and garlic for a rich and flavorful soup. Makes a wonderful gift.
This succulent, savory pie is loaded with tomatoes, Swiss cheese and cottage cheese, all accented with basil, parsley and onion flakes. You can enjoy this pie year round: use canned tomatoes and dried basil in the winter, but be sure
This recipe is one of my family's favorites. It can be served as a meal or as an appetizer, as it is normally served in most authentic Mexican restaurants.
Nice and spicy use for leftover turkey in a form that even the children will enjoy. Quick, too! Great topped with black olives, green onions, and tomatoes! Leftover ham would also be excellent in this dish.
The hearty taste of seasoned beef and the flavors of sweet and sour distinguish these meatballs. Make this for a special occasion as an appetizer or for every-day dinner.
When chopped, dried beef gets sauteed with such rich ingredients as cream cheese, sour cream and white wine, the results are a meltingly rich dipper--add pecans and quick oven time and you get a nice crunchiness, too.
Balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce do their thing in this terrific salad. It 's colorful too. Black beans, red tomatoes, yellow peppers and green parsley to boot.
This is a deliciously light, fruity dessert that works well for summer picnics or even between cake layers. My Peruvian mother-in-law was kind enough to give me this recipe, and I thought you might like it, as well.
