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Household dust exposes people to potentially harmful chemicals, study finds

Household dust exposes people to a wide range of toxic chemicals from everyday products, according to a study led by researchers at Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University.

3 Oct 2016

Researchers suggest need for human studies to examine effects of cannabinoid use during pregnancy

In this new era of legalized marijuana, far too little research has been conducted on the effect of cannabis on the development of human embryos, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center who scoured medical literature on the topic and found what they say is worrisome animal research.

30 Sep 2016

Recycling existing drugs may help fight several types of cancer

Researchers at the University of Bergen have discovered that a drug against kidney cancer possibly can fight several types of cancer.

29 Sep 2016

Researchers develop new analytical capabilities to identify chemical forms of mercury in human hair

Mercury is a potent neurotoxin present in our daily lives and our body can accumulate it over the years. Food consumption, such as fish and rice, is the most common source of mercury exposure.

23 Sep 2016

UofL researchers receive NIH funding to explore how environmental exposures influence health of children

The National Institutes of Health today announced a team of researchers headed by Janice Sullivan, M.D., of the University of Louisville is among grant recipients nationwide receiving funding for a seven-year, multicenter initiative called Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes.

21 Sep 2016

De-bookmarking could be key to better reprogramming of fibroblasts into iPS cells

In reading, a bookmark tells where you stopped. Cells use bookmarks too, specific proteins that help the cell remember what collection of genes needs to be turned on again after the brief halt of gene expression during cell division.

20 Sep 2016

Exposure to EDCs may reduce vitamin D levels in the bloodstream

Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may reduce levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

20 Sep 2016

Loyola specialists cure patient’s acute pancreatitis

Larry Jacob got the call every parent fears. His daughter was sick, away at college and needed help. Mr. Jacob left his home in the Chicago suburbs and was driving to Western Illinois University when he suddenly doubled over in pain.

16 Sep 2016

Chemists develop one-step solution to make precursors for synthesis of drugs

A one-step solution to make nitrogen-laden molecular precursors for the preparation of drugs and other bioactive molecules has been discovered by researchers at Rice University, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Brigham Young University.

13 Sep 2016

Novel controlled clinical trial finds Ayurvedic-based well-being program can alter blood-based metabolites

In a novel controlled clinical trial, participants in a six-day Ayurvedic-based well-being program that featured a vegetarian diet, meditation, yoga and massages experienced measurable decreases in a set of blood-based metabolites associated with inflammation, cardiovascular disease risk and cholesterol regulation.

9 Sep 2016

Asthma related breathing issues may not be barrier to sporting success, study suggests

Many British swimmers and some boxers won medals and achieved personal best performances at the Rio Olympic Games despite asthma related breathing issues.

9 Sep 2016

Study sheds new light on biological mechanisms that drive flashbulb memory

Most people remember where they were when the twin towers collapsed in New York ... new research reveals why that may be the case.

8 Sep 2016

New mice study identifies trick to enhance memories

Imagine if playing a new video game or riding a rollercoaster could help you prepare for an exam or remember other critical information.

7 Sep 2016

Scientists find link between antimicrobial chemicals and antibiotic-resistance genes in microbes

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, known as "superbugs," pose a major public health threat.

7 Sep 2016

Researchers identify potential new way of treating hypertension

Researchers eyeing first new anti-hypertensive drug treatment strategy in more than 15 years.

6 Sep 2016

HIF-2 inhibitors could be promising target to combat kidney cancer

A new class of drugs called HIF-2 inhibitors is more effective and better tolerated than the standard of care drug sunitinib in treating kidney cancer, researchers with the Kidney Cancer Program at Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center have found.

6 Sep 2016

Chemicals News and Research

Household dust exposes people to potentially harmful chemicals, study finds

Researchers suggest need for human studies to examine effects of cannabinoid use during pregnancy

Recycling existing drugs may help fight several types of cancer

Researchers develop new analytical capabilities to identify chemical forms of mercury in human hair

UofL researchers receive NIH funding to explore how environmental exposures influence health of children

De-bookmarking could be key to better reprogramming of fibroblasts into iPS cells

Exposure to EDCs may reduce vitamin D levels in the bloodstream

Loyola specialists cure patient’s acute pancreatitis

Chemists develop one-step solution to make precursors for synthesis of drugs

Novel controlled clinical trial finds Ayurvedic-based well-being program can alter blood-based metabolites

Asthma related breathing issues may not be barrier to sporting success, study suggests

Study sheds new light on biological mechanisms that drive flashbulb memory

New mice study identifies trick to enhance memories

Scientists find link between antimicrobial chemicals and antibiotic-resistance genes in microbes

Researchers identify potential new way of treating hypertension

HIF-2 inhibitors could be promising target to combat kidney cancer

Chemists find efficient way to convert organic molecules into new medicines

Pregnant woman's exposure to phthalates linked to genital abnormalities in newborn boys

Study explains how FFF technique can help characterize different tattoo inks

Researchers show how cannabinoids affect vision

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