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Novel approach could help counter Influenza A virus in immune-compromised patients

To infect its victims, influenza A heads for the lungs, where it latches onto sialic acid on the surface of cells.

24 Oct 2016

UCSF researchers find active HIV in tissue samples of patients treated with antiretrovirals

While successful treatment of HIV with antiretroviral medications leads to undetectable levels of virus in the blood, controls the disease and leads to much longer lifespans, scientists know that HIV continues to reside in tissues.

21 Oct 2016

Gut microbes can modify our mood and behaviour, research reveals

If aliens were to examine a human, they would think we were just slavish organisms designed to feed microbes and carry them around.

21 Oct 2016

Researchers identify genomic regions linked to ulcerative colitis in African-Americans

In the first genome-wide association study of genetic risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease in African Americans, a research team has identified two regions of the genome (loci) associated with ulcerative colitis only in people of African descent.

20 Oct 2016

CONTOUR NEXT ONE blood glucose monitoring system may help improve diabetes management

Ascensia Diabetes Care today announced the availability of the CONTOURNEXT ONE blood glucose monitoring system (BGMS) in the United Kingdom, one of the next steps in the evolution of self-monitoring of blood glucose.

20 Oct 2016

Biomedical engineers harvest bacterial genes that can improve electrical signaling in human cells

Duke University biomedical engineers have harvested genes for ion channels from bacteria that, with a few tweaks, can create and enhance electrical signaling in human cells, making the cells more electrically excitable.

19 Oct 2016

Chemotherapy leads to drug-resistance in bladder cancer patients

Chemotherapy is indicated as the first line of treatment for advanced bladder cancer. New research by Weill Cornell Medicine and University of Trento scientists shows that while chemotherapy kills the most common type of bladder cancer, urothelial cancer, chemotherapy also shapes the genetic evolution of remaining urothelial cancer cell clones to become drug-resistant.

18 Oct 2016

New wearable device may help visually impaired patients to read and recognize faces

A unique wearable artificial vision device may help people who are legally blind "read" and recognize faces.

18 Oct 2016

Dissatisfaction in relationship during pregnancy may increase risk of infection in mother and child

Pregnant women dissatisfied in their relationship have an increased risk of infectious diseases. This also affects their children.

17 Oct 2016

Researchers discover brain signature that may help identify fibromyalgia patients

University of Colorado Boulder researchers have discovered a brain signature that identifies fibromyalgia sufferers with 93 percent accuracy, a potential breakthrough for future clinical diagnosis and treatment of the highly prevalent condition.

17 Oct 2016

UT Southwestern researcher wins prestigious 2016 Transformative Research Award

Dr. Rama Ranganathan, Director of the Cecil H. and Ida Green Comprehensive Center for Molecular, Computational, and Systems Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been awarded a prestigious 2016 Transformative Research Award from the National Institutes of Health's Common Fund.

17 Oct 2016

Study provides insights into how species adapt to changing environments over many generations

Research led by the European Bioinformatics Institute and the University of Washington has shown that the biological diversity needed for evolution can be generated by changes in protein modifications.

14 Oct 2016

IBM, Siemens Healthineers form global strategic alliance to help providers deliver value-based healthcare

IBM and Siemens Healthineers today announced a five year, global strategic alliance in Population Health Management (PHM).

13 Oct 2016

Research findings raise hope for better treatment of diabetic wounds

Diabetics often have to contend with wounds that heal poorly. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, the CECAD Excellence Cluster and the Institute of Genetics of the University of Cologne have now gained fresh insights into the underlying cellular mechanisms.

12 Oct 2016

Evolution News and Research

Novel approach could help counter Influenza A virus in immune-compromised patients

UCSF researchers find active HIV in tissue samples of patients treated with antiretrovirals

Gut microbes can modify our mood and behaviour, research reveals

Researchers identify genomic regions linked to ulcerative colitis in African-Americans

CONTOUR NEXT ONE blood glucose monitoring system may help improve diabetes management

Biomedical engineers harvest bacterial genes that can improve electrical signaling in human cells

Chemotherapy leads to drug-resistance in bladder cancer patients

New wearable device may help visually impaired patients to read and recognize faces

Dissatisfaction in relationship during pregnancy may increase risk of infection in mother and child

Researchers discover brain signature that may help identify fibromyalgia patients

UT Southwestern researcher wins prestigious 2016 Transformative Research Award

Study provides insights into how species adapt to changing environments over many generations

IBM, Siemens Healthineers form global strategic alliance to help providers deliver value-based healthcare

Research findings raise hope for better treatment of diabetic wounds

Novel surgical approach can help remove diseased gallbladder through single, small incision

Yale researchers define genetic landscape of rare, aggressive carcinosarcomas

Research on naked mole-rats could pave way for new human pain therapies

An inclusive approach to COPD research: an interview with Dr David Leather

TUM scientists develop bioinformatics tool that allows worldwide bacterial analysis

New study finds no evidence of benefit from genetic disposition of eczema

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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