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Scientists discover secret to success of antiviral gene

It's been known for years that humans and other mammals possess an antiviral gene called RSAD2 that prevents a remarkable range of viruses from multiplying.

25 Jun 2018

Researchers discover drug compound that inhibits movement of cancer cells

Fighting cancer means killing cancer cells. However, oncologists know that it's also important to halt the movement of cancer cells before they spread throughout the body.

22 Jun 2018

New studies on molecular and cellular proteomics

Researchers at the Karolinska Institute were using a proteomic screen to determine the mechanism by which cancer drug candidates killed cells when they realized a potential flaw in the standard experimental design.

21 Jun 2018

Biosimilar competition may offer hope for cheaper, better psoriasis treatments in the future

A new study by iData Research estimates that there are nearly 150,000 new cases of psoriasis every year in the United States, affecting 2.2% of the population.

20 Jun 2018

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Director wins 2018 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Director Brian J. Druker, M.D., has been awarded the 2018 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science for his pioneering role in shaping the fields of precision medicine and targeted cancer drugs.

20 Jun 2018

Common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could contribute to antibiotic resistance

A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research.

19 Jun 2018

Scientists create universal assembly method to enhance cancer therapy and diagnostics

Biophysicists have developed a method for modifying the surface of micro- and nanoparticles — tiny structures measuring between a thousandth and a millionth of a millimeter — by covering them with biological molecules. Engineered in this way, the particles can serve as both therapeutic and diagnostic agents, delivering drugs to cancer cells.

19 Jun 2018

Chemists invent new method for remote chiral induction

Chemists at Scripps Research have addressed one of the most formidable challenges in synthetic chemistry by inventing a method for "enantioselective remote meta-CH activation," which enables the making of chiral molecules that were previously difficult or impossible to synthesize.

19 Jun 2018

Study finds more information about how gene linked to ASD affects the brain

New preclinical research shows a gene already linked to a subset of people with autism spectrum disorder is critical to healthy neuronal connections in the developing brain, and its loss can harm those connections to help fuel the complex developmental condition.

18 Jun 2018

Novel compound as effective as FDA-approved antibiotics for treating deadly infections

Purdue University researchers have identified a new compound that in preliminary testing has shown itself to be as effective as antibiotics approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat life-threatening infections while also appearing to be less susceptible to bacterial resistance.

18 Jun 2018

Award granted to Neem Biotech to develop antimicrobial intervention for chronic lung infections

Neem are working on a novel approach to antimicrobial resistance, which involves preventing the formation of and disrupts mature biofilms that are produced by bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.

From Neem Biotech 18 Jun 2018

Vitamin D and Diabetes: What You Need To Know

Dr. Cedric Garland discusses the results of a 12-year cohort study which showed that vitamin D3 can prevent type 1 diabetes in 80 percent of cases.

15 Jun 2018

Study shows link between financial literacy and hospitalization risk in older adults

Could being more knowledgeable about finances help to keep you out of the hospital? Older adults with higher financial literacy are at lower risk of being hospitalized, reports a study in the July issue of Medical Care. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

14 Jun 2018

UC San Diego establishes new Center For Anti-Parasitic Drug Discovery And Development

Neglected tropical diseases are a group of chronic and disabling parasitic infections that primarily affect poor and underserved communities.

14 Jun 2018

People with severe mental illness more likely to have Type 2 diabetes, shows study

People with severe mental illness are more than twice as likely to have Type 2 diabetes, with even higher risks among patients who are African American or Hispanic, according to a new study led by UCSF.

14 Jun 2018

Researchers discover new method to predict chance of cancer treatment success

Doctors are increasingly fighting cancer by stimulating patients' immune systems. SNSF-supported researchers have now discovered a method for predicting the likelihood of treatment success.

12 Jun 2018

Scientists find novel tactic with potential for fighting medulloblastoma

Scientists have a new tactic with potential for fighting medulloblastoma, the most common and most aggressive form of brain tumor in children. The results are scheduled for publication in Cancer Cell.

12 Jun 2018

Researchers develop 'surgery in a pill' to reverse type 2 diabetes

Over the last decade, bariatric surgeons have made strides in performing weight loss surgery that not only reverses obesity but can also reverse type 2 diabetes in patients with both conditions.

11 Jun 2018

Deep-frozen juices defrosted to room temperature can increase carotenoids level in body

Researchers from the Laboratory of Food Color and Quality at the University of Seville have published a study in which it is shown how certain types of cold treatment that are used by the citrus fruits industry in the preparation of juices have a great impact on the color of orange juice and on the concentration and bioaccessibility of the carotenoids present in the juice.

11 Jun 2018

Neem Biotech present biofilm disruptor at BIO Boston 2018, to minimise antimicrobial resistance

Neem Biotech, a Wales based pharmaceutical biotech working in the field of novel antimicrobial research and development will present details of the company’s approach to minimising antimicrobial resistance through biofilm disruption at BIO Boston 2018.

From Neem Biotech 7 Jun 2018

Compound News and Research

Scientists discover secret to success of antiviral gene

Researchers discover drug compound that inhibits movement of cancer cells

New studies on molecular and cellular proteomics

Biosimilar competition may offer hope for cheaper, better psoriasis treatments in the future

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Director wins 2018 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science

Common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could contribute to antibiotic resistance

Scientists create universal assembly method to enhance cancer therapy and diagnostics

Chemists invent new method for remote chiral induction

Study finds more information about how gene linked to ASD affects the brain

Novel compound as effective as FDA-approved antibiotics for treating deadly infections

Award granted to Neem Biotech to develop antimicrobial intervention for chronic lung infections

Vitamin D and Diabetes: What You Need To Know

Study shows link between financial literacy and hospitalization risk in older adults

UC San Diego establishes new Center For Anti-Parasitic Drug Discovery And Development

People with severe mental illness more likely to have Type 2 diabetes, shows study

Researchers discover new method to predict chance of cancer treatment success

Scientists find novel tactic with potential for fighting medulloblastoma

Researchers develop 'surgery in a pill' to reverse type 2 diabetes

Deep-frozen juices defrosted to room temperature can increase carotenoids level in body

Neem Biotech present biofilm disruptor at BIO Boston 2018, to minimise antimicrobial resistance

Advancing therapeutic biopolymer development eBook

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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