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Scientists find new functions of ANG protein that plays key role in regulation of blood cell formation

Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University scientists have found exciting, new functions of the protein angiogenin that play a significant role in the regulation of blood cell formation, important in bone marrow transplantation and recovery from radiation-induced bone marrow failure.

11 Aug 2016

Scientists provide new insights into workings of cancer-linked potassium channel

Most cells in the body carry on their surface tiny pores through which potassium ions travel. In controlling the flow of these positively charged ions, the channel helps the cell maintain its electrical balance.

11 Aug 2016

Cutting off fuel to cancer cells may be potential therapeutic strategy for Kras-driven lung cancers

Research from investigators at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Princeton University has identified a new approach to cancer therapy in cutting off a cancer cell's 'fuel supply' by targeting a cellular survival mechanism known as autophagy.

11 Aug 2016

UH biologists developing strategies to help regenerate heart muscle cell formation

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the U.S. With one in every four deaths occurring each year, the five-year survival rate after a heart attack is worse than most cancers.

10 Aug 2016

Scientist receives $1.7 million grant to study how early life toxic exposures predispose to diabetes

Some studies indicate that early life exposure to pollutants such as PCBs and phthalates can predispose people to disease. Now environmental scientist Alicia Timme-Laragy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has received a five-year, $1.7 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences for a multi-level study of early life exposure to environmental contaminants and aberrant pancreas development, which may predispose one to diabetes.

9 Aug 2016

New research examines biomechanics of galectin-3

A new study, published in Biochemistry this week, examines the biomechanics of sugar-seeking proteins. Specifically, it delves into galectin-3's interaction with glycosaminoglycans (GAG) and proteoglycans.

5 Aug 2016

Scientists engineer therapeutic system with two arms to get better hold on cancer target

Scientists have engineered a sort of biological barbell that can get inside cancer cells and do damage to two proteins that work independently and together to enable cancer's survival and spread.

3 Aug 2016

UCI molecular biologists find new way to combat skin cancer

Using new and innovative immune-therapeutic approaches to silence "don't eat me" signaling proteins recognized by specialized cells of the immune system, University of California, Irvine molecular biologists and their colleagues have identified an effective way to combat metastatic melanoma.

2 Aug 2016

Chemists develop faster, cheaper method to quantify water content in solid pharmaceutical drugs

Chemists at The University of Texas at Arlington have invented a method to quantify water content in solid pharmaceutical drugs that is faster, cheaper, more accurate and more precise than Karl Fischer titration, the method currently recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and widely used worldwide.

1 Aug 2016

Scientists uncover novel sites of expression in the brain for gene linked to ALS and FTD

For the first time novel expression sites in the brain have been identified for a gene which is associated with Motor Neuron Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia.

1 Aug 2016

IFCC enhances quality of diagnosis and therapy to improve clinical outcomes for patients worldwide

The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine is an organization of 90 Full Members National Societies, 12 Affiliate Members National Societies and 46 Corporate Members serving laboratory professionals worldwide and representing 45,000 laboratory medicine specialists world-wide.

1 Aug 2016

Web Industries announces opening of new LFI production facility

Web Industries, Inc., innovative provider of precision contract manufacturing and converting services, is proud to announce the opening of the company's first lateral flow immunoassay (LFI) production facility.

30 Jul 2016

Study clarifies role of KLF12 in CRC tumor growth

Results of preclinical studies by MUSC investigators reported in the July 2016 issue of PLOS One, demonstrate for the first time that the transcription factor KLF12 promotes CRC cell growth, in part, by activating EGR1. Furthermore, data demonstrate that KLF12 and EGR1 levels synergistically correlate with poor CRC prognoses.

29 Jul 2016

Biochemistry News and Research

Scientists find new functions of ANG protein that plays key role in regulation of blood cell formation

Scientists provide new insights into workings of cancer-linked potassium channel

Cutting off fuel to cancer cells may be potential therapeutic strategy for Kras-driven lung cancers

UH biologists developing strategies to help regenerate heart muscle cell formation

Scientist receives $1.7 million grant to study how early life toxic exposures predispose to diabetes

New research examines biomechanics of galectin-3

Scientists engineer therapeutic system with two arms to get better hold on cancer target

UCI molecular biologists find new way to combat skin cancer

Chemists develop faster, cheaper method to quantify water content in solid pharmaceutical drugs

Scientists uncover novel sites of expression in the brain for gene linked to ALS and FTD

IFCC enhances quality of diagnosis and therapy to improve clinical outcomes for patients worldwide

Web Industries announces opening of new LFI production facility

Study clarifies role of KLF12 in CRC tumor growth

New book details role of astrocytes in epileptic brain tissue

Groundbreaking research opens door for prevention of cardiac fibrosis

Salmonella protein can reduce drug resistant molecule found in cancer cells

DPUK brings organisations together to tackle dementia across the UK

Iowa State dietetic interns to connect virtually with low-income families for providing health care

Penn researchers develop plant-based oral vaccine booster

Scientists undertake major biomedical research initiative to escalate problem of sepsis

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