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Reducing cellular proliferation could help deplete HIV reservoir and lead to a functional cure

A majority of the HIV-infected cells that persist in HIV-infected individuals even during suppressive antiretroviral therapy originated from cellular proliferation, not viral replication, according to new research published in Nature Communications.

17 Nov 2018

New pharmacological agent shows promise for prevention of heart rhythm disorders

A new pharmacological agent demonstrates promising results for the prevention of a wide range of heart rhythm disorders, including both cardiac and brain injury-induced arrhythmias.

15 Nov 2018

New 15-minute scan could help diagnose brain damage in babies up to two years old

A 15-minute scan could help diagnose brain damage in babies up to two years earlier than current methods. In a study of over 200 babies at seven hospitals across the UK and the USA, researchers found the brain scan, called magnetic resonance spectroscopy, predicted damage with 98 percent accuracy.

15 Nov 2018

Rainforest vine compound makes pancreatic cancer cells susceptible to nutrient starvation

Pancreatic cancer cells are known for their ability to thrive under extreme conditions of low nutrients and oxygen, a trait known in the cancer field as "austerity." The cells' remarkable resistance to starvation is one reason why pancreatic cancer is so deadly.

14 Nov 2018

Scientists develop new method to produce irradiated nanomaterials for medical applications

Under the leadership of Petr Cígler from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry and Martin Hrubý from the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, both of which are part of the Czech Academy of Sciences, a team of researchers has developed a revolutionary method for the easy and inexpensive production of irradiated nanodiamonds and other nanomaterials suitable for use in highly sensitive diagnostics of diseases, including various types of cancer.

12 Nov 2018

Exploring NMR Spectroscopy Applications through Interesting Infographics

The Buzz Around Fake Honey is an infographic designed to highlight NMR for determining the authenticity and quality of honey samples.

From AZoNetwork UK Ltd. 9 Nov 2018

AI could help spot Alzheimer’s early finds study

Artificial intelligence (AI) may soon be used to detect Alzheimer’s disease early in the course of disease say researchers. The results of the study were published in the latest issue of the journal Radiology.

8 Nov 2018

Researchers reveal link between autoimmune and cardiovascular disease in mice

People with autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even though none of these conditions seem to target the cardiovascular system directly.

8 Nov 2018

Researchers secure NIH grant to prevent heart disease in chronic kidney disease patients

Researchers at New York Institute of Technology have secured a grant for $391,041 from the National Institutes of Health that may allow for improved understanding of vascular calcification and prevent heart disease in chronic kidney disease patients.

8 Nov 2018

Researchers develop technique to disrupt communication between microorganisms

The World Health Organization considers Pseudomonas aeruginosa a germ requiring urgent action to prevent and control its spread. The bacteria can cause a variety of diseases from chronic lung infections to sepsis.

8 Nov 2018

Artificial intelligence technology improves prediction of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at the University of California in San Francisco have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology that improves the effectiveness of brain imaging for the prediction of Alzheimer’s disease.

7 Nov 2018

Cannabinoids hold promise in treating children with epilepsy

In recent years, cannabinoids--the active chemicals in medical marijuana-- have been increasingly touted as a potential treatment for a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. In a Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology review, investigators compare their efficacy with antiepileptic drugs for children with epilepsy.

7 Nov 2018

Researchers develop first chemical inhibitors for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia

A research team led by Dr. Xiang David Li from the Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with scientists from Tsinghua University in China, The Rockefeller University, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States, developed the first chemical inhibitors against a novel therapeutic target for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia, a fast-growing cancer of bone marrow and blood cells.

7 Nov 2018

Fish-rich and vegetarian diet may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms

Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide--a compound linked with the consumption of fish, seafood and a primarily vegetarian diet--may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms.

7 Nov 2018

New synthetic compound based on brain hormone holds promise for cancer treatment

A lab team led by Nobel Prize winner Dr. Andrew Schally at the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and the University of Miami showed that a synthetic compound based on a brain hormone spurred the growth of cancer cells in Petri dishes but enigmatically had the opposite effect in mice.

6 Nov 2018

Fluorescent marker helps surgeons to distinguish aggressive cancer cells from other cells

A chemical that highlights tumor cells has been used by surgeons to help spot and safely remove brain cancer in a trial presented at the 2018 NCRI Cancer Conference.

5 Nov 2018

Wellspring celebrates grand opening of its compounding pharmacy division

Wellspring celebrated its compounding pharmacy division's grand opening with a ribbon cutting attended by over 60 guests, including Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, on Tuesday, October 30th at its new location.

2 Nov 2018

Phase 2 study of ziresovir for treating hospitalized RSV infected infants achieves significant progress

Ark Biosciences, a biotech company developing proprietary therapeutics for viral infection and respiratory diseases, announced today the significant progress in its phase 2 proof-of-concept study of ziresovir in the treatment of hospitalized RSV infected infants.

1 Nov 2018

New evidence reveals link between antioxidant intake and increased tumor growth

Now there is additional evidence of the connection between the intake of antioxidant supplements and increased tumor growth. Experiments on animals and human cancer tissue confirm that addition of some antioxidants increases the growth of the severe malignant melanoma type of skin cancer.

1 Nov 2018

Alzheimer's Association's Part the Cloud program funds innovative research on brain cells

Innovative research aimed to possibly rejuvenate brain cells will be explored by six international researchers with the goal of discovering effective drugs for people with early stage Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

31 Oct 2018

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Reducing cellular proliferation could help deplete HIV reservoir and lead to a functional cure

New pharmacological agent shows promise for prevention of heart rhythm disorders

New 15-minute scan could help diagnose brain damage in babies up to two years old

Rainforest vine compound makes pancreatic cancer cells susceptible to nutrient starvation

Scientists develop new method to produce irradiated nanomaterials for medical applications

Exploring NMR Spectroscopy Applications through Interesting Infographics

AI could help spot Alzheimer’s early finds study

Researchers reveal link between autoimmune and cardiovascular disease in mice

Researchers secure NIH grant to prevent heart disease in chronic kidney disease patients

Researchers develop technique to disrupt communication between microorganisms

Artificial intelligence technology improves prediction of Alzheimer’s disease

Cannabinoids hold promise in treating children with epilepsy

Researchers develop first chemical inhibitors for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia

Fish-rich and vegetarian diet may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms

New synthetic compound based on brain hormone holds promise for cancer treatment

Fluorescent marker helps surgeons to distinguish aggressive cancer cells from other cells

Wellspring celebrates grand opening of its compounding pharmacy division

Phase 2 study of ziresovir for treating hospitalized RSV infected infants achieves significant progress

New evidence reveals link between antioxidant intake and increased tumor growth

Alzheimer's Association's Part the Cloud program funds innovative research on brain cells

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

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