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Stabilizing TREM2 could be viable therapeutic strategy to combat Alzheimer's disease

A gene called triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2, or TREM2, has been associated with numerous neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Frontotemporal lobar degeneration, Parkinson's disease, and Nasu-Hakola disease. Recently, a rare mutation in the gene has been shown to increase the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

30 Aug 2017

Researchers demystify interdomain communication pathway in Hsp70 protein

Using a combination of computational and experimental techniques, a research team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst led by molecular biologist Lila Gierasch has demystified the pathway of interdomain communication in a family of proteins known as Hsp70s - a top target of dozens of research laboratories trying to develop new anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

30 Aug 2017

Heat therapy could be promising treatment to help fight against cancer, autoimmune problems

Heat therapy may be a promising treatment in the fight against cancer, autoimmune problems and efforts to avoid organ rejection in transplant patients, according to researchers at the University of Kentucky.

30 Aug 2017

Study sheds new light on gene fusion in bladder and brain cancer

A study by the University of Warwick sheds new light on gene fusion in bladder and brain cancer.

30 Aug 2017

Research on electrical nerve-block implant aims at treating asthma and heart failure

Biomedical engineering researchers at Case Western Reserve University are refining more than 15 years of work on an electrical nerve-block implant, focusing their next step on new applications related to treating asthma and heart failure.

29 Aug 2017

Study could lead to improved treatment protocols for elderly patients requiring mechanical ventilation

Mechanical ventilation can be a lifesaver for patients suffering from lung disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and pneumonia. Unfortunately, the use of ventilators to support breathing can cause further lung injury, particularly in elderly patients.

29 Aug 2017

Tiny tears in membranes of bone cells may be key to strong bones

The force gravity and physical activity put on our bones causes tiny tears in the membranes of the tiny cells that enable us to make or break down bone, scientists say.

29 Aug 2017

Immunotherapy that uses existing cancer drugs in a new way delivers promising results

Immunotherapy is an emerging field in the global fight against cancer, even though scientists and clinicians have been working for decades to find ways to help the body's immune system detect and attack cancerous cells.

29 Aug 2017

Study reports link between fruit, vegetable, legume consumption and CVD risk, mortality

A large dietary study from 18 countries, across 7 geographic regions has found that even relatively moderate intake of fruit, vegetables and legumes such as beans and lentils may lower a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death.

29 Aug 2017

Extensive analysis reveals immune system dynamics after stem cell transplantation in leukemia patients

By combining new system-biological analyses and advanced data analysis, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have been able to monitor the maturation process of the immune system of leukemia patients who have undergone stem cell transplantation.

29 Aug 2017

Magnetic stimulation of the prefrontal cortex improved test subjects’ evaluation of own performance

Researchers at Aalto University and the University of Helsinki have succeeded for the first time ever in affecting metacognition of a tactile working memory task by combining neural pathway imaging and magnetic stimulation of the brain.

29 Aug 2017

Mental health problems have significant negative effect on retirement savings

The question of how mental health status affects decisions regarding retirement savings is becoming a pressing issue in the United States.

29 Aug 2017

Bacterial community in the gut of Parkinson's patients differs from that of healthy people

Parkinson's disease is an insidious disease: by the time it manifests as the typical motor dysfunctions such as tremors or muscle rigidity, portions of the brain have already been irreversibly destroyed.

29 Aug 2017

Slow walkers could be at higher risk of heart disease, say researchers

A team of researchers at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, UK - a partnership between Leicester's Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University - has concluded that middle-aged people who report that they are slow walkers could be at higher risk of heart disease compared to the general population.

29 Aug 2017

Review highlights significant progress in developing new biologic drugs to treat colorectal cancer

New biologic drugs, such as monoclonal antibodies and immunotherapies in clinical development, designed to target metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) and stimulate the immune system to destroy tumor cells are a significant advance in treatment over conventional chemotherapy.

29 Aug 2017

Researchers reveal reason for reduced release of satiety hormones in obese people

Individuals with severe overweight have an inhibited sense of satiation - they release fewer satiety hormones than people of normal weight.

29 Aug 2017

'Brain Glue' could one day serve as treatment for TBIs

Researchers at the University of Georgia's Regenerative Bioscience Center have developed Brain Glue, a substance that could one day serve as a treatment for traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs.

29 Aug 2017

Study links psoriasis severity to increased risk of death

The more the surface area of the body is covered by psoriasis, the greater the risk of death for the patient suffering from the condition, according to a new analysis by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

29 Aug 2017

IBS scientists uncover key regulator of normal as well as pathological angiogenesis

New blood vessels branch out of preexisting ones is via a process called angiogenesis. Although this is essential for survival, development and wound healing, on the flip side, it also feeds and progresses malignant tumors, as well as other diseases.

29 Aug 2017

World's first split-keel fiberglass foot launched by Freedom Innovations

Freedom Innovations, a leading global designer and manufacturer of advanced technology lower limb prosthetics, today launched the Maverick™ Comfort AT, an all-terrain, fiberglass foot with a low profile designed to accommodate those with clearance challenges while providing comfort and ease of mobility with unsurpassed ground compliance.

From PROTEOR 29 Aug 2017

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Stabilizing TREM2 could be viable therapeutic strategy to combat Alzheimer's disease

Researchers demystify interdomain communication pathway in Hsp70 protein

Heat therapy could be promising treatment to help fight against cancer, autoimmune problems

Study sheds new light on gene fusion in bladder and brain cancer

Research on electrical nerve-block implant aims at treating asthma and heart failure

Study could lead to improved treatment protocols for elderly patients requiring mechanical ventilation

Tiny tears in membranes of bone cells may be key to strong bones

Immunotherapy that uses existing cancer drugs in a new way delivers promising results

Study reports link between fruit, vegetable, legume consumption and CVD risk, mortality

Extensive analysis reveals immune system dynamics after stem cell transplantation in leukemia patients

Magnetic stimulation of the prefrontal cortex improved test subjects’ evaluation of own performance

Mental health problems have significant negative effect on retirement savings

Bacterial community in the gut of Parkinson's patients differs from that of healthy people

Slow walkers could be at higher risk of heart disease, say researchers

Review highlights significant progress in developing new biologic drugs to treat colorectal cancer

Researchers reveal reason for reduced release of satiety hormones in obese people

'Brain Glue' could one day serve as treatment for TBIs

Study links psoriasis severity to increased risk of death

IBS scientists uncover key regulator of normal as well as pathological angiogenesis

World's first split-keel fiberglass foot launched by Freedom Innovations

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