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Honeybee brain helps unravel mystery behind long-term memory formation

A breakdown of memory processes in humans can lead to conditions such as Alzheimer's and dementia.

8 Dec 2016

Scientists uncover new class of compounds that could help target cancer cells

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered a new class of compounds - glyconaphthalimides - that can be used to target cancer cells with greater specificity than current options allow.

7 Dec 2016

Researchers create 2-for-1 vaccine that protects mice from MERS and rabies

In a new study, researchers have modified a rabies virus, so that it has a protein from the MERS virus; this altered virus works as a 2-for-1 vaccine that protects mice against both Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and rabies.

7 Dec 2016

Biochemists uncover how potential diabetes drugs interact with LRH-1 protein

Imagine a key that opens a pin tumbler lock. A very similar key can also fit into the lock, but upside down in comparison to the first key.

6 Dec 2016

Small fat-burning molecule could help combat global epidemic of obesity

A small molecule could provide valuable help in combating the global epidemic of obesity.

6 Dec 2016

Researchers develop new compound that can take down defenses in M. tuberculosis

Part of the reason tuberculosis-causing bacteria are so good at colonizing the human body is that they have defenses against the body's immune system.

6 Dec 2016

Starvation may shorten lifespans of children and male descendants, study suggests

New Tel Aviv University research suggests that periods of fasting or starvation may significantly shorten the lifespans of both children and their male descendants.

5 Dec 2016

Prior Scientific’s ProZ motorised focus stand ideal for imaging large or irregularly shaped samples

The ProZ motorised focus stand from Prior Scientific is the ideal solution for viewing and imaging of samples that may be too large, or irregularly shaped, to be fitted onto a standard microscope frame or stand, but still require high quality imaging.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 2 Dec 2016

Hallucinogenic drug offers relief for people with cancer-related anxiety or depression

In a small double-blind study, Johns Hopkins researchers report that a substantial majority of people suffering cancer-related anxiety or depression found considerable relief for up to six months from a single large dose of psilocybin -- the active compound in hallucinogenic "magic mushrooms."

2 Dec 2016

New Baylor study aims to investigate antibiotic effect in children with ASD

Over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2012, John Rodakis, a father of a child with autism, observed his son's condition dramatically improve while taking a common antibiotic.

1 Dec 2016

Duke researchers modify popular drug-delivery technology to evade immune responses

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have reconfigured a popular drug-delivery technology to evade immune responses that have halted some clinical trials.

1 Dec 2016

Researcher explores link between PTSD and repeated alcohol use

As families gather for the holidays this year, many will reminisce, sharing fond memories as they break bread and pass the cranberry sauce.

1 Dec 2016

Novel imaging technique shows promise to detect, monitor and guide therapy for prostate cancer

An international group of researchers report success in mice of a method of using positron emission tomography scans to track, in real time, an antibody targeting a hormone receptor pathway specifically involved in prostate cancer.

1 Dec 2016

Scientists synthesize antitumor compound to combat chemoresistant cancer

A team of scientists from N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, N. K. Kol'tsov Institute of Developmental Biology of the RAS, and Immune Pharmaceuticals LLC led by MIPT's Prof. Alexander Kiselyov has synthesized an antitumor compound that could be used to fight chemoresistant cancer.

30 Nov 2016

Researchers find way to make changes to enzyme-driven assembly line to improve antibiotics

Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a way to make pinpoint changes to an enzyme-driven "assembly line" that will enable scientists to improve or change the properties of existing antibiotics as well as create designer compounds.

30 Nov 2016

TUM scientists uncover molecular mechanisms of inhibitors that can selectively thwart immunoproteasome

The immunoproteasome dismantles proteins and the resulting fragments are displayed on the surface of cells. This helps the immune system to recognize abnormal cells. However, in chronic inflammations and autoimmune diseases this “information channel” is overactive.

29 Nov 2016

Compound News and Research

Honeybee brain helps unravel mystery behind long-term memory formation

Scientists uncover new class of compounds that could help target cancer cells

Researchers create 2-for-1 vaccine that protects mice from MERS and rabies

Biochemists uncover how potential diabetes drugs interact with LRH-1 protein

Small fat-burning molecule could help combat global epidemic of obesity

Researchers develop new compound that can take down defenses in M. tuberculosis

Starvation may shorten lifespans of children and male descendants, study suggests

Prior Scientific’s ProZ motorised focus stand ideal for imaging large or irregularly shaped samples

Hallucinogenic drug offers relief for people with cancer-related anxiety or depression

New Baylor study aims to investigate antibiotic effect in children with ASD

Duke researchers modify popular drug-delivery technology to evade immune responses

Researcher explores link between PTSD and repeated alcohol use

Novel imaging technique shows promise to detect, monitor and guide therapy for prostate cancer

Scientists synthesize antitumor compound to combat chemoresistant cancer

Researchers find way to make changes to enzyme-driven assembly line to improve antibiotics

TUM scientists uncover molecular mechanisms of inhibitors that can selectively thwart immunoproteasome

Organic chemists develop method for rapid formation of optically active α-aminocarbonyl therapeutics

Researchers engineer cells with 'built-in genetic circuit' that can inhibit tumour growth

TSRI scientists offer novel structure-based drug design strategy for better breast cancer treatment

Researchers design smart drug to treat patients with most aggressive brain cancers

Enhancing confidence in chemical ionization spectrometry data 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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