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UT Southwestern researchers uncover body's microreactors for innate immunity

A DNA-sensing enzyme forms droplets that act as tiny bioreactors creating molecules to stimulate innate immunity – the body's first response to infection, UT Southwestern researchers report. The work, reported today in the journal Science, could lead to novel treatments for infections, autoimmune disease, and cancer.

9 Jul 2018

Young patients show positive long-term clinical outcomes after surgery for meniscus tears

Young patients who underwent surgery for isolated meniscus tears between 1990 and 2005 showed positive long-term clinical results, according to new research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego.

9 Jul 2018

Research suggests new target for malaria vaccine

Researchers have shown that higher levels of Plasmodium falciparum antibodies are protective against severe malaria in children living in Papua New Guinea.

9 Jul 2018

Machine-learning model automates design of new molecules to accelerate drug development

Designing new molecules for pharmaceuticals is primarily a manual, time-consuming process that's prone to error. But MIT researchers have now taken a step toward fully automating the design process, which could drastically speed things up -- and produce better results.

9 Jul 2018

Lifejackets could have prevented 180 or more maritime fatalities

About 180 people died because they weren't wearing a lifejacket in UK waters in the last decade, according to new research.

9 Jul 2018

Study offers new hope for people with disabling Dupuytren's disease

Researchers at the Kennedy Institute and Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, working with clinicians at NHS Lothian, have found that injection of the anti-TNF drug adalimumab into Dupuytren's disease nodules results in the reduction of the cell characteristics responsible for progression of Dupuytren's disease.

9 Jul 2018

Researchers discover critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma

A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma -- the most serious form of skin cancer in humans -- has been discovered by researchers at Washington State University School of Molecular Biosciences, in collaboration with researchers at Georgia State University.

6 Jul 2018

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals how complex brain circuit works

The complexity of the human brain presents scientists with immense challenges as they try to find new treatments for a host of diseases and conditions. But the advent of a new technology known as single-cell RNA sequencing is opening a window into how the brain works.

6 Jul 2018

Tufts engineers develop smart bandages to monitor and deliver treatment for chronic wounds

A team of engineers led by Tufts University has developed a prototype bandage designed to actively monitor the condition of chronic wounds and deliver appropriate drug treatments to improve the chances of healing.

6 Jul 2018

Researchers develop machine learning algorithm to deliver better care for seriously ill patients

The level of communication between patient and physician can make a monumental difference, specifically in the case of seriously ill hospitalized patients.

6 Jul 2018

Obesity and overweight associated with chronic disease risks for survivors of TBI

Especially at longer follow-up times, overweight and obesity are associated with chronic disease risks for survivors of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, reports a study in the July/August issue of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation.

6 Jul 2018

Depression and anxiety in heart failure patients linked to adverse outcomes

Symptoms of depression and anxiety are present in about one-third of patients with heart failure - and these patients are at higher risk of progressive heart disease and other adverse outcomes, according to a review and update in the July/August issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry.

6 Jul 2018

Scientists develop unique play structure for rehabilitation of post-stroke patients

Scientists of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) in collaboration with neurophysiologists from Sechenov Institute of evolutionary physiology and biochemistry formed the innovative startup iBrain have developed a unique play structure for post-stroke patients rehabilitation as part of Project 5-100.

6 Jul 2018

New nanoparticle-based platform for detecting esophageal cancer cells

Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington's College of Nursing and Health Innovation have developed a new nanoparticle-based platform for simultaneous imaging and treatment of esophageal cancer.

6 Jul 2018

Study finds common risk gene for both job-related exhaustion in shift workers and Alzheimer's

A Finnish study published in the respected SLEEP journal shows that a variation in the melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) gene is linked to the risk of Alzheimer's disease in the elderly.

6 Jul 2018

Dementia home designed with hi-tech features showcases how patients can live independently for longer

A show home designed around concepts and technologies which will allow people with dementia to live independently for longer has been officially opened.

6 Jul 2018

Fourth-generation retinoid may have improved efficacy and safety profile to treat acne

Topical retinoids, which target retinoic acid receptors, are commonly used to treat acne. New research published in theBritish Journal of Dermatologyreveals that trifarotene, a fourth-generation retinoid with potent and selective activity against only one particular retinoic acid receptor, may have an improved efficacy and safety profile compared with less selective retinoids.

6 Jul 2018

Research News and Research

UT Southwestern researchers uncover body's microreactors for innate immunity

Young patients show positive long-term clinical outcomes after surgery for meniscus tears

Research suggests new target for malaria vaccine

Machine-learning model automates design of new molecules to accelerate drug development

Lifejackets could have prevented 180 or more maritime fatalities

Study offers new hope for people with disabling Dupuytren's disease

Researchers discover critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals how complex brain circuit works

Tufts engineers develop smart bandages to monitor and deliver treatment for chronic wounds

Researchers develop machine learning algorithm to deliver better care for seriously ill patients

Obesity and overweight associated with chronic disease risks for survivors of TBI

Depression and anxiety in heart failure patients linked to adverse outcomes

Scientists develop unique play structure for rehabilitation of post-stroke patients

New nanoparticle-based platform for detecting esophageal cancer cells

Study finds common risk gene for both job-related exhaustion in shift workers and Alzheimer's

Dementia home designed with hi-tech features showcases how patients can live independently for longer

Fourth-generation retinoid may have improved efficacy and safety profile to treat acne

Survival mechanisms of polar fish inspire revolutionary method to 'freeze' bacteria

Nanofiber-based wound dressings loaded with vitamin D spur production of antimicrobial peptide

Study: Exposure to greenspace has wide-ranging health benefits

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