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JMU scientists crystallize new inhibitory antibodies targeting sclerostin

Osteoporosis particularly affects elderly women: the bone's structure weakens and the risk of suffering fractures rises.

2 Sep 2016

Research provides insight into link between chronic pain and anxiety

New research provides insight into a long-observed, but little-understood connection between chronic pain and anxiety and offers a potential target for treatment.

31 Aug 2016

Selective manipulation of enzyme can stop cancer cachexia

Healthy fat tissue is essential for extended survival in the event of tumor-induced wasting syndrome (cachexia). In Nature Medicine, researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München show that selective manipulation of an enzyme can stop unwanted metabolic processes.

30 Aug 2016

Novel compound provides safe, effective pain relief with zero abuse potential in animal model

Since the isolation of morphine from opium in the 19th century, scientists have hoped to find a potent opioid analgesic that isn't addictive and doesn't cause respiratory arrest with increased doses.

30 Aug 2016

Studying mutant peptides may help detect weaknesses in tumor cells

Researchers from MIPT, the Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, the Institute for Energy Problems of Chemical Physics, and the Research Institute of Physico-Chemical Medicine have presented an algorithm to detect mutant proteins based on mass spectrometry data and the results of exome sequencing.

29 Aug 2016

Nicotinic receptors could be new therapeutic target to prevent memory loss linked to Alzheimer's

Several scientific studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function.

29 Aug 2016

Researcher identifies mechanisms that may cause resistance to BRAF inhibitor

BRAF mutation occurs in between 40% and 50% of metastasising melanomas (skin cancers), boosting tumour growth.

29 Aug 2016

IRB Barcelona review article provides insights into emerging field of shuttle peptides

IRB Barcelona researchers publish a review article on the emerging field of drug transporters that have the capacity to reach the brain more efficiently.

26 Aug 2016

Stiff arteries can negatively impact memory and vital brain processes

As we age, our arteries gradually become less flexible, making it harder for the heart to pump blood throughout the body.

26 Aug 2016

Raising brain protein alleviates symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mouse model

Boosting levels of a specific protein in the brain alleviates hallmark features of Alzheimer's disease in a mouse model of the disorder, according to new research published online August 25, 2016 in Scientific Reports.

25 Aug 2016

New UCF technology for destroying metastatic breast cancer cells licensed for clinical trials

A University of Central Florida cancer researcher has discovered a way to kill spreading breast cancer cells and her new technology has generated a licensing agreement that will accelerate the therapy's path to clinical trials.

25 Aug 2016

TMDU researchers inject gelatin-based gel carrying protein/peptide drugs to trigger bone augmentation

The part of the jawbone containing tooth sockets is known as alveolar bone, and its loss over time or following dental disease may ultimately result in tooth loss.

23 Aug 2016

Researchers find reason behind epidemiological success of Russian tuberculosis strains

Researchers from the Federal Research and Clinical Centre of Physical-Chemical Medicine, and staff from MIPT's Systems Biology Laboratory, the Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology and the St. Petersburg Pasteur Institute, conducted a large-scale analysis of the proteins and genomes of mycobacterium tuberculosis strains that are common in Russia and countries of the former Soviet Union and found features that provide a possible explanation for their epidemiological success.

19 Aug 2016

New NIST Standard Reference Material helps ensure accurate measurements of HER2 breast cancer gene

A new measurement standard developed by the National Institute of Standards of Technology has been used successfully by the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research to check the performance of next-generation DNA-sequencing technologies for evaluating gene variations associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.

18 Aug 2016

Peptides News and Research

JMU scientists crystallize new inhibitory antibodies targeting sclerostin

Research provides insight into link between chronic pain and anxiety

Selective manipulation of enzyme can stop cancer cachexia

Novel compound provides safe, effective pain relief with zero abuse potential in animal model

Studying mutant peptides may help detect weaknesses in tumor cells

Nicotinic receptors could be new therapeutic target to prevent memory loss linked to Alzheimer's

Researcher identifies mechanisms that may cause resistance to BRAF inhibitor

IRB Barcelona review article provides insights into emerging field of shuttle peptides

Stiff arteries can negatively impact memory and vital brain processes

Raising brain protein alleviates symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mouse model

New UCF technology for destroying metastatic breast cancer cells licensed for clinical trials

TMDU researchers inject gelatin-based gel carrying protein/peptide drugs to trigger bone augmentation

Researchers find reason behind epidemiological success of Russian tuberculosis strains

New NIST Standard Reference Material helps ensure accurate measurements of HER2 breast cancer gene

Salk researchers identify new mechanism for Alzheimer's risk gene

Novartis Prizes for Immunology to be awarded to six scientists for groundbreaking research

Researchers discover new set of bacterial cell wall synthesizers

Manganese-based antioxidant complex of Deinococcus protects mice from gamma radiation

Increased production of feeling full hormone linked to reduced hunger and food intake in elderly people

Novel dual molecular tuner offers easy way to perform in-depth analyses in mammalian cells

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The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

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