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Researchers study how herpesviruses contribute to increased oral inflammation

A $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help University of Illinois at Chicago researchers study how herpesviruses, and their underlying molecular mechanisms, contribute to increased inflammation in oral diseases, like periodontitis

2 Aug 2018

Tumor suppressor gene PTEN may be potential Achilles heel for breast cancer cells

In an article published July 17, 2018 by Nature Communications, a highly collaborative team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina and Ohio State University report that normal breast cells can prevent successful radiation treatment of breast cancer due to dysregulation between tumor suppressors and oncogenes.

2 Aug 2018

Pioneering research takes major step forward in the fight against cystic fibrosis

The fight against cystic fibrosis has taken a major step forward, with pioneering research by University of Adelaide scientists showing that cells causing the debilitating genetic disorder could be successfully replaced with healthy ones.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms that make people with EV prone to ß-HPVs

Keratinocyte skin cells are common targets of the beta subtype of human papilloma virus. This usually harmless infection causes skin disease in people with rare gene mutations.

2 Aug 2018

Ketamine may be potential therapeutic option for adolescents with treatment-resistant depression

A new study has shown a significant average decrease in the Children's Depression Rating Scale among adolescents with treatment-resistant depression who were treated with intravenous ketamine.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers discover new, rare type of cell in the human airway

In separate studies published online in Nature on Aug. 1, two independent research teams report the discovery of a new, rare type of cell in the human airway.

2 Aug 2018

Computer simulations can accurately predict transmission of HIV

In a recently published study in the journal Nature Microbiology, researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory show that computer simulations can accurately predict the transmission of HIV across populations, which could aid in preventing the disease.

1 Aug 2018

UH researchers awarded $2 million grant to unravel link between women and lupus

The chronic inflammatory disease systemic lupus erythematosus, is about nine times more common in women than men, and a University of Houston researcher now has the money to find out why.

1 Aug 2018

Women with PCOS more likely to have an autistic child

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely than other women to have an autistic child, according to an analysis of NHS data carried out by a team at Cambridge University's Autism Research Centre.

1 Aug 2018

New drug cocktails make targeted cancer therapies more efficient with less side effects

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered that certain drug cocktails help targeted therapies attack cancer more efficiently while lessening common side effects, according to a study published today in Cancer Research.

1 Aug 2018

Researchers use guide RNAs to improve base editing system

Researchers have used guide RNAs to improve the adenine base editing (ABE) system, used by scientists to alter genetic codes in animal models of disease.

1 Aug 2018

Exosomes: Are They All Alike and Why Does it Matter?

In this interview, Haiying Zhang, Assistant Professor of Cell and Development Biology from the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine talks to News – Medical about the importance of Exosomes.

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 1 Aug 2018

The University Of Chicago Medicine receives CoC accreditation for high quality cancer care

The University of Chicago Medicine has received another three-year accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, a voluntary program administered by the American College of Surgeons. CoC accreditation demonstrates a cancer program's commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care.

1 Aug 2018

Two new studies could improve treatment for patients with diabetes

Researchers have developed a novel test that rapidly distinguishes between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This new method and a second study revealing gaps in care for women with gestational diabetes were presented today at the 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, and could improve treatment for patients with all diabetes types across the board.

1 Aug 2018

Genetic News and Research

Researchers study how herpesviruses contribute to increased oral inflammation

Tumor suppressor gene PTEN may be potential Achilles heel for breast cancer cells

Pioneering research takes major step forward in the fight against cystic fibrosis

Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms that make people with EV prone to ß-HPVs

Ketamine may be potential therapeutic option for adolescents with treatment-resistant depression

Researchers discover new, rare type of cell in the human airway

Computer simulations can accurately predict transmission of HIV

UH researchers awarded $2 million grant to unravel link between women and lupus

Women with PCOS more likely to have an autistic child

New drug cocktails make targeted cancer therapies more efficient with less side effects

Researchers use guide RNAs to improve base editing system

Exosomes: Are They All Alike and Why Does it Matter?

The University Of Chicago Medicine receives CoC accreditation for high quality cancer care

Two new studies could improve treatment for patients with diabetes

Vitamin D supplementation could significantly improve quality of life for RA patients

New DNA test predicts how humans may respond to cannabis

Research: Two out of three at-home ovulation tests do not provide accurate results

Progesterone and lipoic acid combination ameliorates death of photoreceptors in the retina

New discovery may lead to targeted treatment for copper metabolism disorders

New study may lead to improved treatment for type 2 diabetes

eBook: Using iPSCs models for human disease research and drug discovery eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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