Earlier research suggested that the more of the protein in people's blood, the more likely they are to develop heart disease.

VOA: special.2009.07.15

At the same time, though, the two scientists found that the protein can also support the growth of cancer in some cells.

VOA: special.2009.01.27

He developed what he calls a suicide molecule that acts like the protein which tells cells to self-destruct.

VOA: special.2010.03.16

Too much or too little of the protein can cause a cleft condition.

VOA: special.2009.12.22

Instead,the protein builds up in the joints and attacks cartilage and bone.

VOA: special.2010.05.19

Instead,the protein builds up in the joints and attack cartilage and bone.

VOA: special.2010.03.16

It acts like the protein that directs cells to self-destruct.

VOA: special.2010.05.19

They think that the protein build-up may result from it.

VOA: special.2011.02.08

The Msx1 gene increases production of the protein.

VOA: special.2009.12.22

The new study confirmed a link, but did not find evidence that the C-reactive protein causes the disease.

VOA: special.2009.07.15

He says normally a protein in healthy immune cells causes the cells to die after they attack an invading virus or bacteria.

VOA: special.2010.05.19

They said a new,non-steroidal treatment made from a human protein has proven successful in greatly decreasing the signs of asthma in mice.

VOA: special.2010.09.07

The FDA also has approved a man-made form of myelin basic protein to treat this kind of MS.

VOA: special.2009.01.06

They say levels of a protein called Shh need to remain largely unchanged in a developing fetus for the palate to develop correctly.

VOA: special.2009.12.22