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Prophylactic cranial irradiation beneficial in elderly SCLC patients

Prophylactic cranial irradiation improves survival in elderly patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer, analysis of US epidemiologic data indicates.

6 Sep 2013

Assay aids ALK fusion detection in lung adenonocarcinoma

A fully automated immunochemistry assay is highly sensitive and specific for detecting anaplastic lymphoma kinase fusion in primary lung adenocarcinomas, Chinese researchers report.

6 Sep 2013

Cellular Biomedicine Group reports interim results of Phase I/IIa clinical trial for Knee Osteoarthritis

Cellular Biomedicine Group, Inc. today announced the interim results of its Phase I/IIa clinical trial for human adipose-derived mesenchymal precursor cell (haMPC) therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis, which tests the safety and efficacy of intra-articular injections of autologous (patient's own) haMPCs in order to reduce inflammation and repair damaged joint cartilage.

6 Sep 2013

Trovagene, University of Southern California enter into clinical collaboration agreement

Trovagene, Inc., a developer of molecular diagnostics for cancer monitoring, today announced that the Company has entered into a clinical collaboration agreement with the University of Southern California to study genomic characterizations of metastatic colorectal cancers using Trovagene's proprietary cell-free DNA assays.

6 Sep 2013

TSRI scientists identify involvement of angiomotin protein in cancer

A team led by scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have shown that a protein once thought to inhibit the growth of tumors is instead required for initial tumor growth.

6 Sep 2013

Non-adherent bone marrow cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells could differentiate into neuronal-like cells

It is widely believed that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells are highly adherent fibroblastic cells, defined as colony-forming unit-fibroblasts. Nevertheless, a few reports have shown that the non-adherent bone marrow cells can give rise to colony-forming unit-fibroblasts in vitro, and possess a certain differentiation potential.

6 Sep 2013

Comprehensive guide for translational, basic research scientists fills gap in thyroid research field

Despite tens of thousands of studies in the literature on the thyroid gland, thyroid hormone, and thyroid disease, lack of standardization in study design makes it difficult to compare the results and apply them to the development of improved diagnostic and treatment approaches.

6 Sep 2013

Myeloid derived suppressor cells provide niche where cancer stem cells survive

The immune system is normally known for protecting the body from illness. But a subset of immune cells appear to be doing more harm than good.

6 Sep 2013

Molecular marker predicts longer survival among patients prescribed two cancer drugs

Johns Hopkins scientists have identified a molecular marker called "Mig 6" that appears to accurately predict longer survival -- up to two years -- among patients prescribed two of the most widely used drugs in a class of anticancer agents called EGFR inhibitors.

6 Sep 2013

Research uncovers defective process in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

New research has uncovered a process that is defective in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, a common cause of kidney failure. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), point to a new potential strategy for preventing and treating the disease.

6 Sep 2013

Researchers translate new technology to better study behaviors and cellular function to fruit flies

A team of researchers led by Charles D. Nichols, PhD, Associate Professor of Pharmacology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, has successfully translated a new technology to better study behaviors and cellular function to fruit flies.

6 Sep 2013

Researchers develop method for purifying cardiac muscle cells using molecular beacons

Pure cardiac muscle cells, ready to transplant into a patient affected by heart disease. That's a goal for many cardiology researchers working with stem cells. Having a pure population of cardiac muscle cells is essential for avoiding tumor formation after transplantation, but has been technically challenging.

6 Sep 2013

Antenatal taurine reduces cerebral cell apoptosis in fetal rats with intrauterine growth restriction

Increased brain cell apoptosis in intrauterine growth-restricted fetal rats is a key reason for unfavorable long-term prognosis of the nervous system. The harmful effects of intrauterine growth restriction on fetal brain development originate in the womb.

6 Sep 2013

Scientists reveal structure of protein essential for triggering necroptosis

Scientists in Melbourne, Australia, have revealed the structure of a protein that is essential for triggering a form of programmed cell death called necroptosis, making possible the development of new drugs to treat chronic inflammatory diseases such as Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

6 Sep 2013

Apoptosis can reactivate latent herpesviruses in dying cell

Researchers have found that apoptosis, a natural process of programmed cell death, can reactivate latent herpesviruses in the dying cell. The results of their research, which could have broad clinical significance since many cancer chemotherapies cause apoptosis, was published ahead of print in the Journal of Virology.

6 Sep 2013

Study confirms low rates of employment for young autistic adults

A study published in the September 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that young adults with an autism spectrum disorder have more difficulty transitioning into employment than their peers with different disabilities.

6 Sep 2013

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Prophylactic cranial irradiation beneficial in elderly SCLC patients

Assay aids ALK fusion detection in lung adenonocarcinoma

Cellular Biomedicine Group reports interim results of Phase I/IIa clinical trial for Knee Osteoarthritis

Trovagene, University of Southern California enter into clinical collaboration agreement

TSRI scientists identify involvement of angiomotin protein in cancer

Non-adherent bone marrow cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells could differentiate into neuronal-like cells

Comprehensive guide for translational, basic research scientists fills gap in thyroid research field

Myeloid derived suppressor cells provide niche where cancer stem cells survive

Molecular marker predicts longer survival among patients prescribed two cancer drugs

Research uncovers defective process in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Researchers translate new technology to better study behaviors and cellular function to fruit flies

Researchers develop method for purifying cardiac muscle cells using molecular beacons

Antenatal taurine reduces cerebral cell apoptosis in fetal rats with intrauterine growth restriction

Scientists reveal structure of protein essential for triggering necroptosis

Apoptosis can reactivate latent herpesviruses in dying cell

Study confirms low rates of employment for young autistic adults

Behavior problems in childhood may lead to inflammatory conditions later in life

Chemotherapy best second-line option for EGFR wild-type NSCLC

Disease Twofer: Parkin Problem Leads To Parkinson’S And Impairs Response To TB

Planarian flatworm: An ideal model to study molecular basis of regeneration

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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