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Researchers shed light on how IFT20 protein helps some cancer cells to invade

An international research team has discovered that the IFT20 protein helps some cancer cells to invade by facilitating the transportation of membranes and proteins within parts of the cell.

9 Feb 2017

Exosome isolation using ultracentrifugation

In the outpatient clinic and lab, our research studies aim to understand biological functions of exosomes and membrane particles.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Centrifugation 9 Feb 2017

Japanese scientists discover new potential treatment for septic shock

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition due to excessive immune responses to infection that damages the patient's own tissues and organs.

9 Feb 2017

UCLA cardiology expert provides ten heart healthy tips for Valentine's Day

While boxes of decadent chocolates treats, celebratory champagne and romantic high-calorie dinners may dance in your mind as a way to celebrate Valentine's Day, your heart may be pining for something else. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it is a great time to look at the state of your heart.

9 Feb 2017

Whole grain consumption increases calorie loss and metabolism, study suggests

A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and speeding up metabolism.

9 Feb 2017

New therapeutic agent shows potential for treating optic neuritis linked to multiple sclerosis

A new therapeutic agent tested in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis (MS) produced anti-inflammatory activity and prevented loss of cells in the optic nerve, according to a new study by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, with Pittsburgh-based Noveome Biotherapeutics.

9 Feb 2017

Study finds moderate or severe signs of depression and anxiety among hospice caregivers

Currently, more than 34 million people in the U.S. care for terminally ill love ones, but few resources are available to help them navigate the challenges they encounter.

8 Feb 2017

Poor and less-educated older Americans more likely to suffer from chronic pain, research shows

Poorer and less-educated older Americans are more like to suffer from chronic pain than those with greater wealth and more education, but the disparity between the two groups is much greater than previously thought, climbing as high as 370 percent in some categories, according to new research by a University at Buffalo medical sociologist.

8 Feb 2017

Horror movie scenes help researchers identify key neural pathway for processing fear

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified a key neural pathway in humans that explains how the brain processes feelings of fear and anxiety, a finding that could help scientists unlock new ways to treat mental health disorders.

8 Feb 2017

Study focuses on sound exposure for premature babies in neonatal intensive care units

Premature babies often spend the first several weeks of life in neonatal intensive care units, where, ideally, they are protected from too much noise stimulation. However, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that preemies may be exposed to noise levels higher than those deemed safe by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

8 Feb 2017

Genetic variant encoded in NCF1 linked to increased risk for autoimmune diseases, study shows

Investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina report pre-clinical research showing that a genetic variant encoded in neutrophil cystolic factor 1 (NCF1) is associated with increased risk for autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren's syndrome, in the January 2017 issue of Nature Genetics.

8 Feb 2017

Designer compound may be effective tool for tackling tau-related disorders

In a study of mice and monkeys, National Institutes of Health funded researchers showed that they could prevent and reverse some of the brain injury caused by the toxic form of a protein called tau.

8 Feb 2017

VA scientists reveal new theory on how aspirin may ward off cancer

Studies abound that point to a role for plain old aspirin in keeping deadly cancers at bay. While aspirin is not yet part of mainstream treatment for any cancer, it is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force for certain adults to help prevent colorectal cancer.

8 Feb 2017

NIH researchers identify genes that may predict how melanoma spreads

Cancerous tumors are voracious. Once they have consumed all the oxygen and nutrients in the original tumor site, the cancer cells travel to other parts of the body (metastasize) to find more nourishment.

8 Feb 2017

Research: Daylight savings time contributes to higher miscarriage rates among IVF patients

Daylight savings time contributes to higher miscarriage rates among women undergoing in vitro fertilization who had had a prior pregnancy loss according to new research out of Boston Medical Center and IVF New England.

8 Feb 2017

Study sheds light on role of brain region in social behavior and pathology in autism

Researchers at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science have induced empathy-like behavior by identifying then manipulating a brain circuit in an experimental model, an indication that new strategies may help people with autism spectrum disorder gain social abilities.

8 Feb 2017

New method of repairing injured bone could lead to powerful treatments for skeletal system injuries

A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has developed a new method of repairing injured bone using stem cells from human bone marrow and a carbon material with photocatalytic properties, which could lead to powerful treatments for skeletal system injuries, such as fractures or periodontal disease.

8 Feb 2017

Is today’s society really sleep deprived?

Sleep deprivation often hits the headlines and we are frequently told we need 8 hours a night. But how much sleep do we really need? Are we sleeping less than we used to and is today's society really sleep deprived? A recent meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine aimed to answer these questions.

8 Feb 2017

Study links higher BMI to lower chances of getting hospice care

The heavier someone is, the less likely they are to have what many people might call a "good death", with hospice care and a chance to die at home, a new study finds. And that difference comes with a financial, as well as a personal, cost, the research shows.

8 Feb 2017

Scientists identify beliefs that may influence South Asian patients from taking diabetes medication

The social stigma associated with diabetes and a fear of being poisoned by medical drugs may contribute to patients of South Asian origin failing to take their medication, a new study shows.

8 Feb 2017

Medicine News and Research

Researchers shed light on how IFT20 protein helps some cancer cells to invade

Exosome isolation using ultracentrifugation

Japanese scientists discover new potential treatment for septic shock

UCLA cardiology expert provides ten heart healthy tips for Valentine's Day

Whole grain consumption increases calorie loss and metabolism, study suggests

New therapeutic agent shows potential for treating optic neuritis linked to multiple sclerosis

Study finds moderate or severe signs of depression and anxiety among hospice caregivers

Poor and less-educated older Americans more likely to suffer from chronic pain, research shows

Horror movie scenes help researchers identify key neural pathway for processing fear

Study focuses on sound exposure for premature babies in neonatal intensive care units

Genetic variant encoded in NCF1 linked to increased risk for autoimmune diseases, study shows

Designer compound may be effective tool for tackling tau-related disorders

VA scientists reveal new theory on how aspirin may ward off cancer

NIH researchers identify genes that may predict how melanoma spreads

Research: Daylight savings time contributes to higher miscarriage rates among IVF patients

Study sheds light on role of brain region in social behavior and pathology in autism

New method of repairing injured bone could lead to powerful treatments for skeletal system injuries

Is today’s society really sleep deprived?

Study links higher BMI to lower chances of getting hospice care

Scientists identify beliefs that may influence South Asian patients from taking diabetes medication

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

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