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Slowdowns in transport of important molecules may contribute to development of ALS

Slowdowns in the transport and delivery of nutrients, proteins and signaling molecules within nerve cells may contribute to the development of the neurodegenerative disorder ALS, according to researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.

13 Jun 2013

Effective method to restore sight to patients with blinding diseases

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed an easier and more effective method for inserting genes into eye cells that could greatly expand gene therapy to help restore sight to patients with blinding diseases ranging from inherited defects like retinitis pigmentosa to degenerative illnesses of old age, such as macular degeneration

13 Jun 2013

Common medications reduce brain plaques in mice

Multiple drug classes commonly prescribed for common medical conditions are capable of influencing the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. The findings are published online in the journal PLoS One.

13 Jun 2013

SAP and TUM decode human proteome and provide data for biomedical research

As personalized medicine is on the rise, the healthcare field is discovering the opportunities of "big data" analysis. The result of a joint project between the TUM Chair of Proteomics and Bioanalytics, SAP and the SAP Innovation Center, ProteomicsDB, is a major step forward in human proteomics.

12 Jun 2013

Nano-biosensors along with new imaging techniques can improve drug targeting in pancreatic cancer

UK and Australian scientists have been able to show ways in which we can markedly improve drug targeting of solid tumours, using tiny 'biosensors' along with new advanced imaging techniques.

12 Jun 2013

Elevated levels of inflammatory biomarkers in individuals associated with high risk of COPD exacerbations

Simultaneously elevated levels of the biomarkers C-reactive protein, fibrinogen and leukocyte count in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were associated with increased risk of having exacerbations, even in those with milder COPD and in those without previous exacerbations, according to a study in the June 12 issue of JAMA.

12 Jun 2013

Bacterium that causes gum disease delivers one-two punch by triggering protective proteins in oral cavity

The newly discovered bacterium that causes gum disease delivers a one-two punch by also triggering normally protective proteins in the mouth to actually destroy more bone, a University of Michigan study found.

12 Jun 2013

Tumor suppressor p53 inactivation and restoration: an interview with Dr. Xin Lu, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research

Before we talk about p53, it is important to understand why cancer cells are a problem for the body. Cancer cells multiply recklessly, refuse to die and blithely metastasize to set up shop in places where they don’t belong.

12 Jun 2013

TSRI scientists identify key triggers of cancer-blocking mechanism in cells

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have identified key triggers of an important cancer-blocking mechanism in cells.

12 Jun 2013

Johns Hopkins researchers develop experimental vaccine for TB meningitis

A team of Johns Hopkins researchers working with animals has developed a vaccine that prevents the virulent TB bacterium from invading the brain and causing the highly lethal condition TB meningitis, a disease that disproportionately occurs in TB-infected children and in adults with compromised immune system.

12 Jun 2013

Research could lead to new ways to combat chlamydia

A protein secreted by the chlamydia bug has a very unusual structure, according to scientists in the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. The discovery of the protein's shape could lead to novel strategies for diagnosing and treating chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease that infects an estimated 2.8 million people in the U.S. each year.

12 Jun 2013

Eight dairy organizations join to demonstrate tangible nutritional benefits of dairy

Eight dairy organizations from around the world are joining efforts to demonstrate the tangible nutritional benefits of dairy at a symposium on "Maintaining health with nutrient rich diets: The role of dairy in prevention of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity and sarcopenia."

11 Jun 2013

Combination of cell-killing radioactive particle and antibody is safe for treating cancers

An experimental treatment that combines a cell-killing radioactive particle with an antibody that homes in on cancer cells is safe in the treatment of cancers spreading through patients' abdomens, according to data from a first-in-human study presented today at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging annual meeting in Vancouver.

11 Jun 2013

Brain circuits involved in compulsive behavior reveal a surprising connection with obesity

What started as an experiment to probe brain circuits involved in compulsive behavior has revealed a surprising connection with obesity.

11 Jun 2013

Virginia Tech's Chang Lu awarded new NIH grant to research on cancer

Progress made in the technology development for studying protein-DNA interactions, conducted by Chang Lu, associate professor of chemical engineering and a core faculty member of the School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences at Virginia Tech, has led to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarding a new project to continue his groundbreaking work.

11 Jun 2013

3Care Therapeutics releases simplified nutritional program to improve patients' health

3Care Therapeutics, a manufacturer of nutritional supplements for treating common chronic health problems, announces the release of the 3Care BioSystems Program, a simplified nutritional program that helps practitioners improve patients' health and achieve thriving nutrition practices. The Program is administered via a free, easy-to-use software application; and unlike more complicated therapeutic lifestyle change programs, the 3Care Program encourages improved health outcomes through better patient compliance.

11 Jun 2013

Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland retains NIH ranking as 10th for research grants

Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland is ranked 10th in the nation for research grants from the National Institutes of Health to children's hospitals. In 2012, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland received more than $15 million in awards from the NIH for 25 separate research grants - a 20.4 percent increase in funding compared to 2011.

11 Jun 2013

Sensational proteomics results enabled by Bruker’s new IMPACT HD™ Mass Spectrometer with Novel CaptiveSpray™ nanoBooster Ion Source

At the 61st ASMS conference, Bruker introduces exciting new High-Definition capabilities in proteomics and biomarker research. Patented low-noise Captivespray nanoBooster™ ionization coupled with record high-speed digitization Qq-TOF technology and steered by intelligent acquisition software defines complex samples more sharply than ever before.

10 Jun 2013

Powerful new mass spectrometry systems and solutions for life-science research, clinical research, pharma and applied markets announced by Bruker

At the 61st ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, Bruker today announced mass spectrometry-based product introductions for life-science and clinical research, for biotech/pharma/CRO customers, as well as for industrial and applied markets. The new mass spectrometry systems and solutions are designed to deliver confident analyses with dramatically enhanced resolution, sensitivity and precision.

10 Jun 2013

New LC-MS software to transform high performance mass spectrometry unveiled by Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced 10 new or updated software packages to help customers harness the power of its new-generation liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) instruments and turn data into knowledge in a wide range of discovery and quantitation experiments.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 10 Jun 2013

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Slowdowns in transport of important molecules may contribute to development of ALS

Effective method to restore sight to patients with blinding diseases

Common medications reduce brain plaques in mice

SAP and TUM decode human proteome and provide data for biomedical research

Nano-biosensors along with new imaging techniques can improve drug targeting in pancreatic cancer

Elevated levels of inflammatory biomarkers in individuals associated with high risk of COPD exacerbations

Bacterium that causes gum disease delivers one-two punch by triggering protective proteins in oral cavity

Tumor suppressor p53 inactivation and restoration: an interview with Dr. Xin Lu, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research

TSRI scientists identify key triggers of cancer-blocking mechanism in cells

Johns Hopkins researchers develop experimental vaccine for TB meningitis

Research could lead to new ways to combat chlamydia

Eight dairy organizations join to demonstrate tangible nutritional benefits of dairy

Combination of cell-killing radioactive particle and antibody is safe for treating cancers

Brain circuits involved in compulsive behavior reveal a surprising connection with obesity

Virginia Tech's Chang Lu awarded new NIH grant to research on cancer

3Care Therapeutics releases simplified nutritional program to improve patients' health

Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland retains NIH ranking as 10th for research grants

Sensational proteomics results enabled by Bruker’s new IMPACT HD™ Mass Spectrometer with Novel CaptiveSpray™ nanoBooster Ion Source

Powerful new mass spectrometry systems and solutions for life-science research, clinical research, pharma and applied markets announced by Bruker

New LC-MS software to transform high performance mass spectrometry unveiled by Thermo Fisher Scientific

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