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Antibody treats pediatric brain tumors safely and effectively in mice

Five types of pediatric brain cancer were safely and effectively treated in mice by an antibody that causes immune cells to engulf and eat tumors without hurting healthy brain cells, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

15 Mar 2017

Natural immune molecule shows protective effect against Zika virus in mouse, monkey models

A molecule naturally produced by the immune system protects mice and monkeys against Zika virus infection, an international team of researchers has found.

14 Mar 2017

Research project aims to develop wearable robotic system for keyhole surgery

A collaborative team of researchers is to develop a wearable robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, that will offer surgeons natural and dexterous movement as well as the ability to 'sense', 'see', control and safely navigate through the surgical environment.

14 Mar 2017

New research project unravels disease mechanisms of schizophrenia

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet collaborating in the large-scale Karolinska Schizophrenia Project are taking an integrative approach to unravel the disease mechanisms of schizophrenia.

14 Mar 2017

Beneficial bacteria may be key to reverse gut inflammation seen in inflammatory bowel diseases

Beneficial bacteria may be the key to helping to reverse a cycle of gut inflammation seen in certain inflammatory bowel diseases, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have found.

13 Mar 2017

Endostatin can decrease proliferation of castration-resistant prostate cancer cells

Failure of hormone deprivation therapy, which is used to slow prostate cancer in patients, leads to castration-resistant prostate cancer, a lethal form of advanced disease with limited treatment options.

10 Mar 2017

Scientists develop novel drug release procedure for efficient malaria treatment

Malaria infections may soon be treated much more efficiently than they are at present. Researchers at the Universities of Bayreuth and Jerusalem have developed a novel drug release procedure for this purpose.

10 Mar 2017

Rutgers study discovers that chemical used to detect amyloid plaques increases roundworm lifespan

While many anti-aging drugs don't live up to their claim, a tightly replicated study by Rutgers and a group of researchers from around the country discovered that a chemical used to detect amyloid plaques found in the brains of those with Alzheimer's extended the lifespan of thousands of roundworms similar in molecular form, function and genetics to humans.

10 Mar 2017

Precision NanoSystems launches NanoAssemblr Scale-Up system to support production of novel medicines

Precision NanoSystems has launched the NanoAssemblr™ Scale-Up system to support the clinical development of nanomedicines.

From Precision NanoSystems Inc. 9 Mar 2017

Hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, mice study reveals

A hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, according to mouse studies conducted by Columbia University Medical Center researchers.

8 Mar 2017

Mayo Clinic researchers find new experimental drug that shrinks tumors in multiple myeloma patients

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that an experimental drug, LCL161, stimulates the immune system, leading to tumor shrinkage in patients affected by multiple myeloma. The findings are published in Nature Medicine.

8 Mar 2017

Bruker showcases innovative high-performance systems and high-value analytical solutions at Pittcon 2017

Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR) is showcasing a selection of innovative high-performance systems and high-value analytical solutions at Pittcon 2017 (www.pittcon.org), with an emphasis on pharma and applied markets, as well as on nano-materials research and microscopy.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 7 Mar 2017

Clinical study seeks to examine new combination therapy for treating AML patients

A pair of drugs that may be a one-two punch needed to help combat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancer that kills nearly three-fourths of patients within five years of diagnosis, is the focus of a new multi-center clinical trial that will enroll patients at three sites across the U.S.

7 Mar 2017

Preclinical News and Research

Antibody treats pediatric brain tumors safely and effectively in mice

Natural immune molecule shows protective effect against Zika virus in mouse, monkey models

Research project aims to develop wearable robotic system for keyhole surgery

New research project unravels disease mechanisms of schizophrenia

Beneficial bacteria may be key to reverse gut inflammation seen in inflammatory bowel diseases

Endostatin can decrease proliferation of castration-resistant prostate cancer cells

Scientists develop novel drug release procedure for efficient malaria treatment

Rutgers study discovers that chemical used to detect amyloid plaques increases roundworm lifespan

Precision NanoSystems launches NanoAssemblr Scale-Up system to support production of novel medicines

Hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, mice study reveals

Mayo Clinic researchers find new experimental drug that shrinks tumors in multiple myeloma patients

Bruker showcases innovative high-performance systems and high-value analytical solutions at Pittcon 2017

Clinical study seeks to examine new combination therapy for treating AML patients

Researchers uncover new genetic clues linked to autoimmune kidney disease

Notch activity of cells in tumor microenvironment can influence cancer metastases, study shows

Benefits of compact MRI

Sex differences in microglia activity affect pain treatment, study finds

Innovative gene therapy allows complete remission of clinical signs of sickle cell disease

Study finds only 16% of heart attack survivors get recommended amount of physical activity

Danish researchers get closer to finding treatment for malignant cerebral tumour in children

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