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JAX professor receives HFSP grant for 3D genome studies of memory, learning and epilepsy

Jackson Laboratory Professor Yijun Ruan, Ph.D., a leader in the study of the three-dimensional organization of the human genome, has received a three-year grant totaling $1,050,000 from the international Human Frontier Science Program to explore the fundamental mechanics involved in memory and learning as well as epilepsy.

28 Mar 2017

Cerebellar stimulation improves schizophrenia-like thinking problems in rats

"A beautiful, lobular structure," is how Krystal Parker describes the cerebellum - a brain region located at the base of the skull just above the spinal column.

28 Mar 2017

Study identifies protein as potential therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

A protein known as arginine methyltransferase 1 (PRMT1) may be a potential therapeutic target for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic cancer, and one of the most deadliest with a less than 10 percent, five-year survival rate.

28 Mar 2017

New research finds that statins may have potential role in lowering risk of venous thromboembolism

Further evidence has been found by Universities of Leicester and Bristol researchers to suggest statins could "significantly reduce" the occurrence of blood clotting in certain parts of the body.

28 Mar 2017

Chinese researchers apply new modeling method to improve acoustic simulations in HIFU therapy

High-intensity focused ultrasound is a breakthrough therapeutic technique used to treat tumors. The principle of this noninvasive, targeted treatment is much like that of focusing sunlight through a lens, using an ultrasonic transducer like a convex lens to concentrate ultrasound into a small focal region.

28 Mar 2017

City of Hope researchers to highlight basic cancer research and population studies at AACR meeting

City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and cancer and diabetes treatment center, will highlight a variety of basic research and population studies at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., April 1 to 5.

28 Mar 2017

Higher vitamin D levels linked to lower cancer risk, study suggests

Increasing vitamin D levels may lower risk for developing cancer, according to a study conducted by Creighton University with cooperation from the University of California San Diego.

28 Mar 2017

Liquid biopsies that enable screening, early detection of cancer attract attention of investors

Interest is high in the development of blood-based tests that can be used to screen individuals for cancer. That isn't new, liquid biopsy industry has attracted attention and investment for the past few years.

28 Mar 2017

Study highlights importance of long-term research in bringing new cancer therapies to market

New drugs to treat cancer that are now emerging are the end products of research begun in the 1970s and '80s, a new study by Bentley University has found, demonstrating the importance of long-term research in bringing new therapies to market.

28 Mar 2017

Research shows role played by brain reorganisation process in success or failure of cochlear implants

A cochlear implant is an electronic device capable of restoring hearing in a profoundly deaf person by directly stimulating the nerve endings in the inner ear. This technology enables people who have become deaf to be able to communicate orally again, even by telephone, and children born deaf to learn to speak and to benefit from normal schooling.

28 Mar 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

People with dementia have right to cognitive rehabilitation, says expert

Rehabilitation is important for people with dementia as it is for people with physical disabilities, according to a leading dementia expert.

28 Mar 2017

Research helps elucidate mechanisms behind low-level laser therapy in treating neuropathic pain

Low-level laser therapy has been shown by recent studies to be a non-invasive and effective alternative for treating neuropathic pain, a chronic condition caused by nerve damage, spinal cord injury or diseases such as diabetes.

28 Mar 2017

New methodology enables real-time tracking of proton induced radiation chemistry in water

Proton therapy is a promising form of radiation treatment used to kill cancerous cells and effectively halt their rapid reproduction.

28 Mar 2017

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

High concentrations of the stress hormone, Cortisol, in the body affect important DNA processes and increase the risk of long-term psychological consequences.

28 Mar 2017

Proteomics unravels molecular mechanisms influenced by genetic variations

How does type 2 diabetes develop? A team of researchers headed by the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich has come closer to finding an answer to this problem. The team examined the functional effects of exemplary genetic variations relevant for type 2 diabetes. Their approach can be applied to many clinical pictures.

28 Mar 2017

Scientists develop humanized mouse model for analyzing functions of NK cells in vivo

Researchers affiliated with the Kawasaki INnovation Gateway at SKYFRONT, have successfully developed a humanized mouse model showing that so-called NK cells that directly attacking tumors, can survive and maintain function in vivo.

28 Mar 2017

Research uncovers vast inequalities in cancer care for older patients with leukaemia

New research conducted by Leukaemia CARE into the lives of older people living with blood cancers has uncovered vast inequalities in cancer care for the elderly compared with younger patients.

28 Mar 2017

Researchers characterize ‘gold fingers’ using ion mobility mass spectrometry

Drugs containing gold have been used for centuries to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, they might be effective against cancer and HIV.

28 Mar 2017

Shutting down key protein could slow or prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study shows

In experiments with a protein called Ephexin5 that appears to be elevated in the brain cells of Alzheimer's disease patients and mouse models of the disease, Johns Hopkins researchers say removing it prevents animals from developing Alzheimer's characteristic memory losses.

28 Mar 2017

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JAX professor receives HFSP grant for 3D genome studies of memory, learning and epilepsy

Cerebellar stimulation improves schizophrenia-like thinking problems in rats

Study identifies protein as potential therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

New research finds that statins may have potential role in lowering risk of venous thromboembolism

Chinese researchers apply new modeling method to improve acoustic simulations in HIFU therapy

City of Hope researchers to highlight basic cancer research and population studies at AACR meeting

Higher vitamin D levels linked to lower cancer risk, study suggests

Liquid biopsies that enable screening, early detection of cancer attract attention of investors

Study highlights importance of long-term research in bringing new cancer therapies to market

Research shows role played by brain reorganisation process in success or failure of cochlear implants

Researchers shed light on diverse effects of exercise on individuals

People with dementia have right to cognitive rehabilitation, says expert

Research helps elucidate mechanisms behind low-level laser therapy in treating neuropathic pain

New methodology enables real-time tracking of proton induced radiation chemistry in water

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

Proteomics unravels molecular mechanisms influenced by genetic variations

Scientists develop humanized mouse model for analyzing functions of NK cells in vivo

Research uncovers vast inequalities in cancer care for older patients with leukaemia

Researchers characterize ‘gold fingers’ using ion mobility mass spectrometry

Shutting down key protein could slow or prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study shows

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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