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Researchers find molecule that halts, reverts neurodegeneration caused by Parkinson's disease

The small SynuClean-D molecule interrupts the formation of the alpha-synuclein amyloid fibers responsible for the onset of Parkinson's disease, and reverts the neurodegeneration caused by the disease.

25 Sep 2018

Toxicological evaluation and dosimetry estimation of potential PET radiotracer

The SR101 N-(3-[18F]Fluoropropyl) sulfonamide ([18F]SRF101) is a Sulforhodamine 101 derivative that was previously synthesized by our group.

25 Sep 2018

New $17.8 million grant ensures USC at forefront of research on tobacco-related health risks

A new, $17.8 million grant will ensure USC remains at the forefront of research to protect people from tobacco-related health risks.

25 Sep 2018

Paralyzed man regains his ability to stand, walk with spinal cord stimulation and physical therapy

Spinal cord stimulation and physical therapy have helped a man paralyzed since 2013 regain his ability to stand and walk with assistance. The results, achieved in a research collaboration between Mayo Clinic and UCLA, are reported in Nature Medicine.

25 Sep 2018

Researchers for the first time crash caged populations of malaria vector mosquito

The team from Imperial College London were able to crash caged populations of the malaria vector mosquito Anopheles gambiae in only 7-11 generations.

25 Sep 2018

New virtual diabetes clinic may help manage condition of people with Type 2 diabetes

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia is taking an innovative approach to helping its consumers who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes manage their condition to improve their health through a new virtual diabetes clinic with a smartphone app and monitoring tools.

24 Sep 2018

FDA lifts partial clinical hold that paused enrollment of new patients in tazemetosta clinical trials

Epizyme, Inc., a clinical-stage company developing novel epigenetic therapies, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has lifted the partial clinical hold that had paused U.S.-based enrollment of new patients in its tazemetostat clinical trials.

24 Sep 2018

Blood, sweat and workplace wellness: Where to draw the line on incentives

Workplace wellness programs that offer employees a financial carrot for undergoing health screenings, sticking to exercise regimens or improving their cholesterol levels have long been controversial.

24 Sep 2018

Environmental biologist explores how songbirds stay slim despite overeating

Noticing that songbirds, such as finches, never seem to get fat despite overeating at bird feeders, London environmental biologist Lewis Halsey wondered whether the amount of energy birds put into singing, fidgeting, or exercising could be adjusted in ways that regulate weight.

24 Sep 2018

Six-year study of Hadza people reveals new insight into human cooperation

In the modern world, people cooperate with other people including strangers all the time. We give blood, tip providers of various services, and donate to charity despite the fact that there is seemingly nothing in it for us.

24 Sep 2018

Obese pregnant women can restrict weight gain safely with proper nutrition guidance

Being obese or overweight during pregnancy can result in serious health problems for the mother and child. Obstetricians are often reluctant to recommend restricted weight gain for pregnant women due to safety concerns for the baby and lack of time and tools to safely guide women in their weight control efforts.

24 Sep 2018

Researchers highlight potential therapy for treating rare, deadly blood-clotting disorder

In proof-of-concept experiments, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have highlighted a potential therapy for a rare but potentially deadly blood-clotting disorder, TTP.

24 Sep 2018

NIMHD-funded study to focus on hurricane-related psychosocial stressors

Eight new awards will help researchers examine the health impacts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands following the physical damage and community-level hardships left by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.

24 Sep 2018

Most patients who underwent transcatheter valve replacement experience prosthesis-patient mismatch

In the largest multi-institutional study to date, led by researchers from Penn Medicine, the team found that among patients who underwent a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a high number experienced severe and moderate cases of prosthesis-patient mismatch--meaning the implanted heart valve is too small for the patient which can lead to inadequate blood flow.

24 Sep 2018

CHMP adopts positive opinion of Takeda’s ALUNBRIG for treatment of ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited today announced that the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has adopted a positive opinion, recommending the full approval of ALUNBRIG® as a monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer previously treated with crizotinib.

24 Sep 2018

New spinout company to tackle drug-resistant infections with novel antibiotics

Drug-resistant infections are set to kill more people than cancer by 2050. Now a new University of Plymouth spinout company has been established to help tackle the problem - by developing new antibiotics and bringing them to market.

24 Sep 2018

Study provides evidence of beta lactamase producing, antimicrobial resistant E. coli in U.S. retail meat

A new study using antimicrobial susceptibility testing and whole genome sequencing to test extended spectrum beta lactamase producing E. coli isolated from cattle for food production and from various retail meat products has shown that all were resistant to at least three antimicrobial classes.

24 Sep 2018

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Researchers find molecule that halts, reverts neurodegeneration caused by Parkinson's disease

Toxicological evaluation and dosimetry estimation of potential PET radiotracer

New $17.8 million grant ensures USC at forefront of research on tobacco-related health risks

Paralyzed man regains his ability to stand, walk with spinal cord stimulation and physical therapy

Researchers for the first time crash caged populations of malaria vector mosquito

New virtual diabetes clinic may help manage condition of people with Type 2 diabetes

FDA lifts partial clinical hold that paused enrollment of new patients in tazemetosta clinical trials

Blood, sweat and workplace wellness: Where to draw the line on incentives

Environmental biologist explores how songbirds stay slim despite overeating

Six-year study of Hadza people reveals new insight into human cooperation

Obese pregnant women can restrict weight gain safely with proper nutrition guidance

Researchers highlight potential therapy for treating rare, deadly blood-clotting disorder

NIMHD-funded study to focus on hurricane-related psychosocial stressors

Most patients who underwent transcatheter valve replacement experience prosthesis-patient mismatch

CHMP adopts positive opinion of Takeda’s ALUNBRIG for treatment of ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer

New spinout company to tackle drug-resistant infections with novel antibiotics

Study provides evidence of beta lactamase producing, antimicrobial resistant E. coli in U.S. retail meat

Vaping among kids and teens a growing concern

Transcatheter mitral-valve repair in patients with heart failure

13 of nutrition behaviour expert Brian Wansink’s papers retracted

Understanding cultivated meat and its global potential eBook

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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