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MDI Biological Laboratory scientist sheds light on molecular mechanisms underlying aging

Scientists have known for decades that drastically restricting certain nutrients without causing malnutrition prolongs health and lifespan in a wide range of species, but the molecular mechanisms underlying this effect have remained a mystery.

17 Feb 2017

Scientists map vast spider web of cancer proteins to reveal new drug targets

Scientists at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University have mapped a vast spider web of interactions between proteins in lung cancer cells, as part of an effort to reach what was considered "undruggable."

17 Feb 2017

SLU scientist examines potential biomarkers for pain linked to debilitating health conditions

With new funding from The Mayday Fund, a Saint Louis University researcher will leverage her discovery of a pain pathway to determine if either of two key molecules can be used as biomarkers for pain associated with four debilitating health conditions: chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia.

16 Feb 2017

UT Southwestern scientists unravel role of PARP enzymes in major cellular activities

A component of an enzyme family linked to DNA repair, stress responses, and cancer also plays a role in enhancing or inhibiting major cellular activities under physiological conditions, new research shows.

16 Feb 2017

HMS scientists listen to crosstalk between gut microbes and immune system

The human gut is home to some 100 trillion bacteria, comprising between 250 and 500 species. This astounding array of organisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome, is a powerful regulator of disease and health and has been implicated in conditions ranging from inflammatory bowel disease to multiple sclerosis.

16 Feb 2017

Researchers develop new Artificial Intelligence technique for diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease, which currently affects more than 40 million people, is the most common neurodegenerative disease in elder people.

16 Feb 2017

Weak working memory and impulse control pose serious risk for later substance abuse in adolescents

Drug use in adolescence is often linked to later substance-abuse problems, but a new study suggests that a key risk factor is a combination of weak working memory and difficulties with impulse control.

16 Feb 2017

Radiotherapy for breast cancer linked to greater risk of second primary lung cancer

East Asian female breast cancer patients receiving radiotherapy have a higher risk of developing second primary lung cancer.

16 Feb 2017

High intake of saturated and animal fat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Recently, dietary guidelines for the general population have shifted towards a plant-based diet (rich in legumes, whole-grain cereals, fruits, vegetables and nuts) and low in animal-based foods (like red meat and pastries). Increasing evidence is suggesting that plant-based diets are beneficial for health and they also have less impact on the environment.

16 Feb 2017

Millions of preterm births linked to outdoor air pollution

Scientists have published a major study which links outdoor air pollution with 2.7 million preterm births per year.

16 Feb 2017

Religious leaders could help prevent HIV by promoting uptake of male circumcision

Educating religious leaders about how circumcision helps to prevent HIV infection increased the number of men being circumcised in Tanzania, according to a study published in The Lancet.

16 Feb 2017

Uflex creates major breakthrough in cold formed pharmaceutical packaging industry

Conventionally Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Bi-axially Oriented Polyamide, BOPA (commonly known as BON) films have been extensively used in cold formed pharma packaging industry. A typical Alu–Alu blister laminate comprises three layers i.e. 25 micron BOPA/ 60 micron soft aluminium foil / 60 micron PVC.

16 Feb 2017

High rates of scanning with Abbott′s FreeStyle Libre system linked to improved glucose control in diabetes patients

Abbott today announced the results of real-world use data showing that people who scan more frequently using Abbott′s FreeStyle Libre system spend less time in hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) while having improved average glucose levels.

16 Feb 2017

Researchers use brain biomarkers to identify autism risk in infants

By using magnetic resonance imaging to study the brains of infants who have older siblings with autism, scientists were able to correctly identify 80 percent of the babies who would be subsequently diagnosed with autism at 2 years of age.

16 Feb 2017

Study finds improvements in survival and neurodevelopment of preterm babies

Babies born at just 22 to 24 weeks of pregnancy continue to have sobering outlooks -- only about 1 in 3 survive.

16 Feb 2017

Postmenopausal hormone therapy lasting longer than ten years linked to lower dementia risk

Postmenopausal estrogen-based hormone therapy lasting longer than ten years was associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease in a large study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.

16 Feb 2017

Researchers explore effects of preeclampsia on risk of developing ROP in premature infants

Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, and colleagues at the John A. Moran Center and Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, were looking for a way to tease apart the effects of preeclampsia on the risk of developing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), an eye disease found in premature infants. Their results, and the model they developed, were published February 14, 2017, in Scientific Reports.

15 Feb 2017

HCI researchers uncover how epithelial cells naturally turn over to maintain constant numbers

Research published today in Nature from scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah shows how epithelial cells naturally turn over, maintaining constant numbers between cell division and cell death.

15 Feb 2017

TSRI scientists target obesity-linked protein to prevent weight gain in animal models

Scientists are working to understand the mechanisms that make weight loss so complicated. Exercise burns calories, of course, but scientists are also looking at how the body burns more energy to stay warm in cold temperatures.

15 Feb 2017

Weight gain over course of life can increase risk of developing oesophageal and stomach cancers

People who are overweight in their twenties and become obese later in life may be three times more likely to develop cancer of either the oesophagus (food pipe) or upper stomach, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday).

15 Feb 2017

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MDI Biological Laboratory scientist sheds light on molecular mechanisms underlying aging

Scientists map vast spider web of cancer proteins to reveal new drug targets

SLU scientist examines potential biomarkers for pain linked to debilitating health conditions

UT Southwestern scientists unravel role of PARP enzymes in major cellular activities

HMS scientists listen to crosstalk between gut microbes and immune system

Researchers develop new Artificial Intelligence technique for diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

Weak working memory and impulse control pose serious risk for later substance abuse in adolescents

Radiotherapy for breast cancer linked to greater risk of second primary lung cancer

High intake of saturated and animal fat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Millions of preterm births linked to outdoor air pollution

Religious leaders could help prevent HIV by promoting uptake of male circumcision

Uflex creates major breakthrough in cold formed pharmaceutical packaging industry

High rates of scanning with Abbott′s FreeStyle Libre system linked to improved glucose control in diabetes patients

Researchers use brain biomarkers to identify autism risk in infants

Study finds improvements in survival and neurodevelopment of preterm babies

Postmenopausal hormone therapy lasting longer than ten years linked to lower dementia risk

Researchers explore effects of preeclampsia on risk of developing ROP in premature infants

HCI researchers uncover how epithelial cells naturally turn over to maintain constant numbers

TSRI scientists target obesity-linked protein to prevent weight gain in animal models

Weight gain over course of life can increase risk of developing oesophageal and stomach cancers

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