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Researchers discover how the injured brain alerts immune system

Johns Hopkins researchers say they have identified a new way that cells in the brain alert the rest of the body to recruit immune cells when the brain is injured. The work was completed in mouse models that mimic infection, stroke or trauma in humans.

18 May 2017

TUM scientists develop new pH sensor that provides insights into tumor metabolism

Tumors, inflammation and circulatory disorders locally disturb the body's acid-base balance. These changes in pH value could be used for example to verify the success of cancer treatments.

12 May 2017

New findings pinpoint key feature of rare childhood disease that could help fast-track diagnosis

Australian scientists have shown, for the first time, that a family of untethered proteins builds up in the cells of children with a rare and serious genetic condition, known as mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD).

10 May 2017

Study reveals critical role of omega-3 fatty acids in preserving integrity of the blood-brain barrier

Already extolled for their health benefits as a food compound, omega-3 fatty acids now appear to also play a critical role in preserving the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, which protects the central nervous system from blood-borne bacteria, toxins and other pathogens, according to new research from Harvard Medical School.

5 May 2017

New synthetic retina could offer new hope to visually impaired people

A synthetic, soft tissue retina developed by an Oxford University student could offer fresh hope to visually impaired people.

4 May 2017

Scalp cooling technology to fight cancer causing alopecia (hair loss) approved by the FDA

Paxman Coolers Limited announced today that The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the company to market the Paxman Scalp Cooling System, a scalp cooling technology that was developed by a British family to reduce hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

From Paxman 19 Apr 2017

TUM study shows link between zinc supply in the body and cardiac function

In addition to essential metabolic functions, the level of zinc in the body also affects the heart muscle. When oxidative stress occurs, it may be due to a shortage of zinc, which can be determined by examining the heart muscle.

18 Apr 2017

Transmembrane protein complexes shed light on antibiotic resistance in bacteria

An international team including researchers from MIPT’s Laboratory for Advanced Studies of Membrane Proteins have proposed an explanation of the way bacteria process external signals.

12 Apr 2017

New nanowire technology may serve as platform to screen drugs for neurological diseases

A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed nanowires that can record the electrical activity of neurons in fine detail.

11 Apr 2017

Study reveals potential new therapeutic approach to tackle infection by Legionella bacteria

The precise mechanism used by Legionella bacteria to escape the body's defences has been unpicked in intricate detail and is described for the first time in the journal eLife.

11 Apr 2017

New finding on key protein opens door to potential therapies for chronic illnesses

Scientists have determined unexpected characteristics of a key protein linked to blood pressure control and to nerve growth, pain control and heart tissue regeneration. The findings, published April 5 online in the journal Nature, opens doors to potential new therapies to control cardiovascular disease and pain.

6 Apr 2017

X-ray study sheds new light on promising drug target

Researchers hope to design a new generation of drugs against an array of deadly diseases. The task, however, is costly, arduous and often ineffective. One of the key challenges is understanding a particular class of proteins adorning cell surfaces, which are the targets of the majority of pharmaceutical drugs.

5 Apr 2017

Researchers shed light on diverse effects of exercise on individuals

In Japan, due to the changes of lifestyle such as less physical activities than before, more and more people suffer from the lifestyle diseases like metabolic syndromes, type-2 diabetes and hypertension.

28 Mar 2017

New method using gold microstructures could effectively deliver drugs or DNA into cells

The ability to deliver cargo like drugs or DNA into cells is essential for biological research and disease therapy but cell membranes are very good at defending their territory.

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

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

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 shows how zinc regulates storage and release of neurotransmitters

Zinc is a vital micronutrient involved in many cellular processes: For example, in learning and memory processes, it plays a role that is not yet understood. By using nanoelectrochemical measurements, Swedish researchers have made progress toward understanding by demonstrating that zinc influences the release of messenger molecules.

22 Mar 2017

Researchers discover cellular defects that underlie familial form of Parkinson's disease

Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have introduced a genetic mutation found in some patients with early onset Parkinson's disease into mice, creating a new animal model of the disease.

14 Mar 2017

Researchers identify mechanisms involved in acid pump

Researchers at Aarhus University, Denmark, have succeeded in identifying the mechanisms involved in what is known as the acid pump, which at the cellular level pumps acid into the stomach - in some cases leading to gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

7 Mar 2017

Cell Membrane News and Research

Researchers discover how the injured brain alerts immune system

TUM scientists develop new pH sensor that provides insights into tumor metabolism

New findings pinpoint key feature of rare childhood disease that could help fast-track diagnosis

Study reveals critical role of omega-3 fatty acids in preserving integrity of the blood-brain barrier

New synthetic retina could offer new hope to visually impaired people

Scalp cooling technology to fight cancer causing alopecia (hair loss) approved by the FDA

TUM study shows link between zinc supply in the body and cardiac function

Transmembrane protein complexes shed light on antibiotic resistance in bacteria

New nanowire technology may serve as platform to screen drugs for neurological diseases

Study reveals potential new therapeutic approach to tackle infection by Legionella bacteria

New finding on key protein opens door to potential therapies for chronic illnesses

X-ray study sheds new light on promising drug target

Researchers shed light on diverse effects of exercise on individuals

New method using gold microstructures could effectively deliver drugs or DNA into cells

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

Research suggests novel strategy to target genetic anomaly in prostate cancers

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

Study shows how zinc regulates storage and release of neurotransmitters

Researchers discover cellular defects that underlie familial form of Parkinson's disease

Researchers identify mechanisms involved in acid pump

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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