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Pathology is the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and whole bodies (autopsies). The term also encompasses the related scientific study of disease processes, called General pathology. Medical pathology is divided in two main branches, Anatomical pathology and Clinical pathology. Veterinary pathology is concerned with animal disease whereas Phytopathology is the study of plant diseases.

Key findings may have broad implications for future scleroderma therapy

The Scleroderma Research Foundation today said that researchers at The Johns Hopkins University working in a novel mouse model of Stiff Skin Syndrome have made key discoveries that may have broad implications for future scleroderma therapy.

10 Oct 2013

Mechanism preserving genome integrity help develop new therapies against DiGeorge syndrome

An international team of scientists-including researchers at GENYO, the Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research (Pfizer-University of Granada- Andalusian Regional Government)-has described a molecular mechanism that facilitates the defence of the human genome against "bombarding" by mobile DNA sequences.

10 Oct 2013

Flumazenil reverses stress-triggered anxiety in methamphetamine dependant rats

SUNY Downstate Medical Center announced today that Sheryl Smith, PhD, professor of physiology and pharmacology, has published new findings demonstrating a reproducible pathology that may help shed light on anxiety and mood volatility in methamphetamine dependence.

9 Oct 2013

Next-generation sequencing technology effective for detecting BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations

The recognition of a causal link between mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer has intensified the demand for genetic testing. Identifying mutations in these large genes by conventional methods can be time consuming and costly.

9 Oct 2013

NeuroVigil opens satellite research lab at NASA to develop assistive technologies for ALS

NeuroVigil, Inc. is setting to collaborate with a number of partners in the Silicon Valley where it is opening a satellite research laboratory at NASA Research Park in Mountain View, CA, to develop assistive technologies for individuals suffering from ALS and other conditions affecting the central nervous system.

9 Oct 2013

Alnylam advances Development Candidate for ALN-AS1 for treatment of hepatic porphyrias

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALNY), a leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today that it is advancing its Development Candidate for ALN-AS1, an RNAi therapeutic targeting aminolevulinate synthase-1 (ALAS-1) for the treatment of hepatic porphyrias including acute intermittent porphyria (AIP).

9 Oct 2013

Clinical Genomics Nabs Enterix, Aims To Launch New Bowel Cancer Blood Test

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8 Oct 2013

Blocking pathway might prevent esophageal cancer in patients with existing Barrett's esophagus

Got heartburn? More than 60 million adults in the U.S. have acid reflux, or heartburn, and approximately 10 percent are at risk for developing esophageal cancer, due in part to complications from Barrett's esophagus.

8 Oct 2013

Researchers re-invented class of popular antimicrobial drugs by altering their chemical structures

By tinkering with their chemical structures, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have essentially re-invented a class of popular antimicrobial drugs, restoring and in some cases, expanding or improving, their effectiveness against drug-resistant pathogens in animal models.

8 Oct 2013

Epigenetic regulation linked with pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease

New evidence presented at the 26th ECNP Congress linking epigenetic regulation with Alzheimer's disease may one day lead to new early diagnostic tests and even novel treatment options for the most common form of dementia.

7 Oct 2013

Active ingredient of ipecac syrup inhibits growth of cancer cells

An old home remedy called ipecac syrup, once stocked in medicine cabinets in case of accidental poisoning, is showing promise as a new chemotherapy drug for bladder cancer.

4 Oct 2013

NYU researchers receive $6.25M grant for pioneering research into acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Researchers at The Cancer Institute at NYU Langone Medical Center is leading a $6.25 million, five-year research initiative, funded by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, to develop new therapies and advance the cure rate for children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic cancer (ALL), the most common form of childhood cancer.

4 Oct 2013

Comorbid anxiety warns of bipolar psychotherapy need

Comorbid anxiety may flag those patients with bipolar depression who are in particular need of intensive psychotherapy, suggest findings from the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder.

3 Oct 2013

McMaster vaccine offers new hopes for global fight against TB

A tuberculosis vaccine developed at McMaster University offers new hopes for the global fight against tuberculosis.

3 Oct 2013

Study shows PTSD increases individual's risk of metabolic syndrome

People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face a greater risk of cardiovascular disease and death. A new study involving a comprehensive review of the medical literature shows that PTSD also increases an individual's risk of metabolic syndrome.

3 Oct 2013

Researchers to develop nerve agent antidotes that can be used during chemical warfare

Ever since World War II, nerve agents have been a concern in modern warfare and up until now, the only antidotes available acted after the agents damaged the nervous system.

3 Oct 2013

Laboratory testing kit that estimates risk of breast cancer relapse gets FDA approval

A laboratory testing kit that estimates the risk of breast cancer relapse in spite of anti-hormone treatment has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

2 Oct 2013

NIH awards 10 new grants to support genomics research in Africa

The National Institutes of Health has awarded 10 new grants totaling up to $17 million over the next four years to support genomics research in Africa, as part of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program

2 Oct 2013

Mutant protein blocks HIV infection and transmission, scientists find

A mutant of an immune cell protein called ADAP (adhesion and degranulation-promoting adaptor protein) is able to block infection by HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus 1), new University of Cambridge research reveals. The researchers, who were funded by the Wellcome Trust, believe that their discovery will lead to new ways of combatting HIV.

2 Oct 2013

Resveratrol worsens MS-like neuropathology and inflammation, study finds

Resveratrol, a naturally occurring polyphenol compound produced by the skin of red grapes and peanuts, and found in red wine, has been touted as a beneficial supplement due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

1 Oct 2013

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Key findings may have broad implications for future scleroderma therapy

Mechanism preserving genome integrity help develop new therapies against DiGeorge syndrome

Flumazenil reverses stress-triggered anxiety in methamphetamine dependant rats

Next-generation sequencing technology effective for detecting BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations

NeuroVigil opens satellite research lab at NASA to develop assistive technologies for ALS

Alnylam advances Development Candidate for ALN-AS1 for treatment of hepatic porphyrias

Clinical Genomics Nabs Enterix, Aims To Launch New Bowel Cancer Blood Test

Blocking pathway might prevent esophageal cancer in patients with existing Barrett's esophagus

Researchers re-invented class of popular antimicrobial drugs by altering their chemical structures

Epigenetic regulation linked with pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease

Active ingredient of ipecac syrup inhibits growth of cancer cells

NYU researchers receive $6.25M grant for pioneering research into acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Comorbid anxiety warns of bipolar psychotherapy need

McMaster vaccine offers new hopes for global fight against TB

Study shows PTSD increases individual's risk of metabolic syndrome

Researchers to develop nerve agent antidotes that can be used during chemical warfare

Laboratory testing kit that estimates risk of breast cancer relapse gets FDA approval

NIH awards 10 new grants to support genomics research in Africa

Mutant protein blocks HIV infection and transmission, scientists find

Resveratrol worsens MS-like neuropathology and inflammation, study finds

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