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Yale researchers discover new blocking mechanism to inhibit lung tumors

Lung cancer cell growth depends on certain proteins that require the addition of sugar molecule chains to become active.

4 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

Bioactive compound from neem plant shows promising effects on prostate cancer

A team of international researchers led by Associate Professor Gautam Sethi from the Department of Pharmacology at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore has found that nimbolide, a bioactive terpenoid compound derived from Azadirachta indica or more commonly known as the neem plant, could reduce the size of prostate tumour by up to 70 per cent and suppress its spread or metastasis by half.

29 Sep 2016

Component in red wine and grapes can suppress inflammation linked to airway disease

A component of red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen that is linked to upper respiratory tract inflammatory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and middle ear infection (otitis media), according to a study by researchers at Georgia State University.

28 Sep 2016

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia's department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health.

27 Sep 2016

KAUST researchers develop biocompatible nanostructures for use in gene delivery

A tiny therapeutic delivery system that can control the body’s ability to manufacture proteins has been developed by Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) researchers.

24 Sep 2016

Virginia Tech researchers identify novel compound that blocks growth of deadly fungus

Researchers with the Virginia Tech Center for Drug Discovery have identified a compound that blocks the growth of a fungus that causes deadly lung infections and allergic reactions in people with compromised immune systems.

22 Sep 2016

TSRI scientists shed light on molecular workings of MS drug

A study by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute has helped to de-mystify the molecular workings of the multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Tecfidera. The drug is the most widely prescribed pill-based therapy for MS, but its biological mechanism remains mysterious.

21 Sep 2016

Crick researchers find promising target for new tuberculosis drugs

Scientists led by Dr Luiz Pedro Carvalho at the Francis Crick Institute in London have found a promising new target in the search for new tuberculosis drugs. In the process, they say they've proven the strengths of a new research technique called metabolomics.

20 Sep 2016

Open-source research mechanism could lead to discovery of new, cheap medicines for malaria

Malaria is one of the leading causes of mortality in developing countries – last year killing more than 400,000 people. Researchers worldwide have found the solution for drug discovery could lie in open, “crowd-sourced” science.

16 Sep 2016

Unique open science project shows way for development of new antimalarial treatments

Malaria remains one of the world's leading causes of mortality in developing countries. Last year alone, it killed more than 400,000 people, mostly young children.

16 Sep 2016

ATR inhibitors show improved survival and effectiveness in animal models of cancer

Tumours are an accumulation of cells that divide without control, accumulating hundreds of chromosomal alterations and mutations in their DNA.

13 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

Study opens door to new class of therapies for Ras-dependent cancers

New research from The Tisch Cancer Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai identifies a protein that may be an unexplored target to develop new cancer therapies.

9 Sep 2016

Triptolide molecule can turn into 'cruise missile' against cancer

More than 20 years ago, a billboard in China piqued the interest of a chemical biologist. It endorsed an extract from the plant known as the “thunder god vine” as an immunosuppressant.

9 Sep 2016

Scientists reveal new structural insights on key protein from mosquitoes linked to spread of Zika

As health departments around the U.S. boost efforts to combat Zika, scientists are working on new ways to kill the mosquitoes that carry the virus. One approach involves understanding the molecular mechanisms that keep the bugs alive so we can then undermine them.

9 Sep 2016

Compound News and Research

Yale researchers discover new blocking mechanism to inhibit lung tumors

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

Bioactive compound from neem plant shows promising effects on prostate cancer

Component in red wine and grapes can suppress inflammation linked to airway disease

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

KAUST researchers develop biocompatible nanostructures for use in gene delivery

Virginia Tech researchers identify novel compound that blocks growth of deadly fungus

TSRI scientists shed light on molecular workings of MS drug

Crick researchers find promising target for new tuberculosis drugs

Open-source research mechanism could lead to discovery of new, cheap medicines for malaria

Unique open science project shows way for development of new antimalarial treatments

ATR inhibitors show improved survival and effectiveness in animal models of cancer

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

Study opens door to new class of therapies for Ras-dependent cancers

Triptolide molecule can turn into 'cruise missile' against cancer

Scientists reveal new structural insights on key protein from mosquitoes linked to spread of Zika

Novel approach may help combat kidney disease in diabetic patients

Researchers reveal how traditional Chinese medicine helps treat various cancers

Survey shows dementia scientists worried about negative impacts of Brexit on EU research schemes

Combination of ginger and chili peppers could help reduce cancer risk

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