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Immunotherapy already in clinical trials for cancer could slow progression of Parkinson's disease

Researchers at Johns Hopkins report they have identified a protein that enables a toxic natural aggregate to spread from cell to cell in a mammal's brain — and a way to block that protein's action.

29 Sep 2016

Researchers uncover key factor for promoting wound healing after corneal injuries

In cases of severe ocular trauma involving the cornea, wound healing occurs following intervention, but at the cost of opaque scar tissue formation and damaged vision. Recent research has shown that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) — which can differentiate into a variety of cells, including bone, cartilage, muscle and fat cells — are capable of returning clarity to scarred corneas; however, the mechanisms by which this happens remained a mystery — until now.

29 Sep 2016

Scientists solve structure of BinAB toxin that kills larvae of certain type of mosquitoes

Could we get rid of mosquitoes without polluting the environment? Yes, we can! The BinAB toxin, produced in crystal form by a bacterium, specifically kills the larvae of Culex and Anopheles mosquitoes, but it is inactive on tiger mosquitoes (or Aedes), the vectors for dengue fever and chikungunya.

29 Sep 2016

ADDF awards $2.1 million grant for clinical study of cancer drug in Alzheimer's patients

The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation announces a $2.1 million grant awarded to R. Scott Turner, MD, PhD, of Georgetown University Medical Center to conduct a phase II clinical trial of low-dose nilotinib (marketed as Tasigna for use as a cancer therapy) in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

29 Sep 2016

Ki67 may help spare some breast cancer patients from sentinel lymph node biopsies

Breast cancer patients over 50 years old could be spared invasive procedures by use of stratification based on tumour size and molecular characteristics, including Ki67.

29 Sep 2016

Cell migration occurs by intermittent bursts of activity, researchers find

Cell migration is a central process in the development and maintenance of multicellular organisms.

29 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

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

Hypertension linked to cognitive issues in children and adolescents

Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, has increased significantly in children, paralleling the current childhood obesity epidemic.

29 Sep 2016

Researchers discover how signals from infectious bacteria get to inflammasome sensors

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered the way signals from infectious bacteria gain entry into the cytoplasm of host cells to activate disease-fighting inflammasomes.

29 Sep 2016

Researchers reveal how ultrasmall nanoparticles can kill cancer cells

Nanoparticles known as Cornell dots, or C dots, have shown great promise as a therapeutic tool in the detection and treatment of cancer.

29 Sep 2016

T-Bear brings hope to kids diagnosed with cancer at Seattle Children's Hospital

He may not be able to fly, or be as fast as the speed of light, but for children who have been diagnosed with cancer at Seattle Children's, the cuddly teddy bear who wears a mask and purple cape is still a super hero to them - he gives them strength.

28 Sep 2016

Research uncovers new clues to combat dengue and Zika virus

Structural biology research conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has uncovered how small insecticidal protein crystals that are naturally produced by bacteria might be tailored to combat dengue fever and the Zika virus.

28 Sep 2016

Research findings offer promising treatment target for blinding diseases

New research published in Cell Reports identifies a potential treatment target for blinding diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and advanced dry age-related macular degeneration.

28 Sep 2016

UCLA research shows epigenetic clock predicts lifespan

Why do some people lead a perfectly healthy lifestyle yet still die young? A new international study suggests that the answer lies in our DNA.

28 Sep 2016

Department of Defense funds cardiac cell therapy trial for heart failure patients

Building on the results of a recent Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute study published just six months ago, the Department of Defense has awarded a $10 million grant to fund a cardiac cell therapy trial for patients diagnosed with a common but difficult-to-treat form of heart failure.

28 Sep 2016

Single high-intensity SBRT dose can be effective in treating early stage NSCLC patients

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a specialized and highly targeted method of delivering radiotherapy, or radiation therapy, to treat cancer.

28 Sep 2016

New study reveals endocrine biological function of brown adipose tissue

Brown adipose tissue -main organ generating heat in the body- is also an endocrine organ that secretes signaling factors that activate the fat and carbohydrates metabolism.

28 Sep 2016

Tau PET imaging in Alzheimer's disease increases opportunities for developing effective drugs

Tau PET is a new and promising imaging method for Alzheimer's disease. A case study from Lund University in Sweden now confirms that tau PET images correspond to a higher degree to actual changes in the brain. According to the researchers behind the study, this increases opportunities for developing effective drugs.

28 Sep 2016

Scientists discover new switch that coordinates DNA repair and cell death

The genetic information of every cell is encoded in the sequence of the DNA double helix. Double strand breaks in the DNA, which can be induced by radiation, are a dangerous threat to the cells, and if not properly repaired can lead to cancer.

28 Sep 2016

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Immunotherapy already in clinical trials for cancer could slow progression of Parkinson's disease

Researchers uncover key factor for promoting wound healing after corneal injuries

Scientists solve structure of BinAB toxin that kills larvae of certain type of mosquitoes

ADDF awards $2.1 million grant for clinical study of cancer drug in Alzheimer's patients

Ki67 may help spare some breast cancer patients from sentinel lymph node biopsies

Cell migration occurs by intermittent bursts of activity, researchers find

Bioactive compound from neem plant shows promising effects on prostate cancer

Recycling existing drugs may help fight several types of cancer

Hypertension linked to cognitive issues in children and adolescents

Researchers discover how signals from infectious bacteria get to inflammasome sensors

Researchers reveal how ultrasmall nanoparticles can kill cancer cells

T-Bear brings hope to kids diagnosed with cancer at Seattle Children's Hospital

Research uncovers new clues to combat dengue and Zika virus

Research findings offer promising treatment target for blinding diseases

UCLA research shows epigenetic clock predicts lifespan

Department of Defense funds cardiac cell therapy trial for heart failure patients

Single high-intensity SBRT dose can be effective in treating early stage NSCLC patients

New study reveals endocrine biological function of brown adipose tissue

Tau PET imaging in Alzheimer's disease increases opportunities for developing effective drugs

Scientists discover new switch that coordinates DNA repair and cell death

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