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Researchers describe set of observable characteristics linked to congenital Zika syndrome

Even as the Zika virus becomes more prevalent — the Centers for Disease Control reports that the number of U.S. infants born with microcephaly and other birth defects is 20 times over the normal rate — researchers are still trying to fully pin down the identifying consequences of the viral infection.

24 Mar 2017

Random DNA copying ‘mistakes’ account for most cancer mutations, study finds

Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists report data from a new study providing evidence that random, unpredictable DNA copying "mistakes" account for nearly two-thirds of the mutations that cause cancer.

24 Mar 2017

Research suggests way to reverse age-related and radiation-induced DNA damage

DNA repair is essential for cell vitality, cell survival and cancer prevention, yet cells' ability to patch up damaged DNA declines with age for reasons not fully understood.

24 Mar 2017

Inactive teens have weaker bones, study finds

Inactive teens have weaker bones than those who are physically active, according to a new study.

24 Mar 2017

Transgender college students more likely to experience negative consequences from drinking

A survey of more than 422,000 college freshmen found that students who identified as transgender were more likely than their cisgender peers to experience negative consequences from drinking, including memory blackouts, academic problems and conflicts such as arguments or physical fights.

24 Mar 2017

Thermo Fisher Scientific collaborates with CGT Catapult to create seamless cell and gene therapy supply chain

To help address the challenges surrounding supply chain management for cell and gene therapy around the globe, Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced a collaboration with the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult to provide developers with both the manufacturing capability and distribution, logistics, and storage capacity needed to create a seamless supply chain to accelerate cell and gene therapy development and commercialsation.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 24 Mar 2017

Micron Oxford advance their cellular imaging techniques using the super-resolution Nanoimager

Micron Oxford is a collaborative, multidisciplinary bioimaging unit working with biomedical researchers in the Oxford area and beyond, to apply advanced light microscopy imaging techniques to address key biological questions.

24 Mar 2017

Research suggests novel strategy to target genetic anomaly in prostate cancers

New research suggests a novel strategy to target a genetic anomaly that occurs in half of all prostate cancers.

24 Mar 2017

Adults who skip TV during dinner and eat home-cooked meals less likely to be obese, study finds

Adults who don't flip on the TV during dinner and those who eat home-cooked meals are less likely to be obese, a new study has found.

24 Mar 2017

NHGRI researchers use facial recognition software to diagnose rare genetic disease

Researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, and their collaborators, have successfully used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in Africans, Asians and Latin Americans.

24 Mar 2017

New tool aims to decrease rate of malnutrition in hospitals

University of Waterloo researchers have created a tool aimed at decreasing the rate of malnutrition in hospitals.

24 Mar 2017

Researchers develop new flexible glass for microscopic medical devices

Brigham Young University researchers have developed new glass technology that could add a new level of flexibility to the microscopic world of medical devices.

24 Mar 2017

Study finds food scarcity, poor oral health to be major risk factors for malnutrition among older adults

UNC School of Medicine researchers led a study to determine risk factors associated with malnutrition among older adults receiving care in the emergency department.

24 Mar 2017

SLU researchers aim to tackle diabetes and obesity by capturing benefits of exercise in pill form

With a series of new grants, Saint Louis University researchers will tackle the twin epidemics of diabetes and obesity by tapping into the potential of two nuclear receptors that control muscle metabolism.

24 Mar 2017

CDM scientist wins IADR award for research in periodontal diseases

On March 22, 2017, the International Association for Dental Research awarded its 2017 Distinguished Scientist Award in Basic Research in Periodontal Disease to Panos N. Papapanou, DDS, PhD, professor and chair of the Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences of the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.

24 Mar 2017

Scientists map three-dimensional structure of protein that causes cystic fibrosis

Scientists at The Rockefeller University have mapped the three-dimensional structure for one of the more notorious disease-causing molecules in the human body: the protein responsible for the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis. And it looks fishy.

23 Mar 2017

First-of-its-kind mouse model could help study post-malaria epilepsy in children

A first-of-its-kind mouse model could lead to an understanding of how cerebral malaria infection leads to the development of epilepsy in children, and to the prevention of seizures.

23 Mar 2017

Research findings could open new avenue to develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease

Thin parts of the cell membranes of neurons turn out to be particularly vulnerable to a protein that collects in the brain of people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a University of Michigan researcher.

23 Mar 2017

Study finds direct link between increasing width of vestibular aqueduct and severity of child's hearing loss

It may be possible to predict the severity of hearing loss for children diagnosed with enlarged vestibular aqueduct, according to a new study published in JAMA-Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

23 Mar 2017

Study identifies potential risks for mothers who are cancer survivors

For young women facing a new cancer diagnosis, fertility preservation can be an important consideration in treatment planning. Now a University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center-led study has identified potential risks for mothers who are cancer survivors -- risks for their newborns' health.

23 Mar 2017

Research News and Research

Researchers describe set of observable characteristics linked to congenital Zika syndrome

Random DNA copying ‘mistakes’ account for most cancer mutations, study finds

Research suggests way to reverse age-related and radiation-induced DNA damage

Inactive teens have weaker bones, study finds

Transgender college students more likely to experience negative consequences from drinking

Thermo Fisher Scientific collaborates with CGT Catapult to create seamless cell and gene therapy supply chain

Micron Oxford advance their cellular imaging techniques using the super-resolution Nanoimager

Research suggests novel strategy to target genetic anomaly in prostate cancers

Adults who skip TV during dinner and eat home-cooked meals less likely to be obese, study finds

NHGRI researchers use facial recognition software to diagnose rare genetic disease

New tool aims to decrease rate of malnutrition in hospitals

Researchers develop new flexible glass for microscopic medical devices

Study finds food scarcity, poor oral health to be major risk factors for malnutrition among older adults

SLU researchers aim to tackle diabetes and obesity by capturing benefits of exercise in pill form

CDM scientist wins IADR award for research in periodontal diseases

Scientists map three-dimensional structure of protein that causes cystic fibrosis

First-of-its-kind mouse model could help study post-malaria epilepsy in children

Research findings could open new avenue to develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease

Study finds direct link between increasing width of vestibular aqueduct and severity of child's hearing loss

Study identifies potential risks for mothers who are cancer survivors

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