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Scientists discover gene that may open new door to developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease

Scientists at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg have identified a gene that may provide a new starting point for developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease (AD).

11 Jan 2017

Resistance-based interval training can improve blood vessel function, study shows

Just one session of interval weight-training can improve the risk of Type 2 diabetes complications, according to a UBC Okanagan study. This is encouraging news for those starting the New Year with good intentions.

11 Jan 2017

UCM scientists design biosensor capable of detecting cancer autoantibodies at early stages

Before a malignant tumor is developed, the immune system tries to fight against proteins that are altered during their formation, producing certain cancer antibodies.

11 Jan 2017

Engineered E. coli bacteria can help detect environmentally relevant concentrations of EDCs

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have been implicated in the development of obesity, diabetes and cancer and are found in a wide array of products including pesticides, plastics and pharmaceuticals.

11 Jan 2017

Blue maize may help protect against metabolic syndrome, rat study shows

A new study shows that a rat model of metabolic syndrome fed a high-sugar and high-cholesterol diet and given blue maize extract showed significant improvement in systolic blood pressure, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels compared to those not given the extract.

11 Jan 2017

CSHL scientists create first model of genetically induced obesity in fruit flies

Why do people become obese? Poor dietary choices and overeating seem like clear causes, but what is at the root of these behaviors? Significantly overweight people may be genetically predisposed to be affected disproportionately when faced with the ready availability of calorie-laden treats.

11 Jan 2017

Study reports link between postoperative delirium and elevations in inflammatory marker

Many people experience an extended period of confusion when they awake after surgery. This acute confusional state, called delirium, particularly affects older adults and poses an important clinical challenge as it can lead to greater postoperative complications and may extend hospitalization.

11 Jan 2017

Childhood obesity starts in the womb?

There is incontrovertible evidence that some harmful drugs and toxins can affect lifelong health. For example, if women take certain drugs in pregnancy, such as thalidomide, there are well documented effects on lifelong health. These have obvious and dramatic effects on the child...

11 Jan 2017

Computational walking model could help stroke patients achieve optimal recovery

After a stroke, patients typically have trouble walking and few are able to regain the gait they had before suffering a stroke. Researchers funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering have developed a computational walking model that could help guide patients to their best possible recovery after a stroke.

11 Jan 2017

Roswell Park study provides new insights into gene mutations that can lead to cancer

Predisposition to cancer and cancer progression can result from gene mutations that cause elevated rates of genetic damage.

11 Jan 2017

VTCRI scientist receives $2.1 million grant for research to combat heart disease

Steven Poelzing, an associate professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, has received a $2.1 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health for research to combat the nation's No. 1 killer — heart disease.

11 Jan 2017

$Antidepressant use doubles hip fracture risk among elders with Alzheimer's disease$

Antidepressant use doubles hip fracture risk among elders with Alzheimer's disease

Antidepressant use nearly doubles the risk of hip fracture among community-dwelling persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

11 Jan 2017

Study strengthens therapeutic potential for niacin-based diet in treatment of Parkinson's disease

People with certain forms of early-onset Parkinson's disease may benefit from boosting the amount of niacin in their diet, according to new research from the University of Leicester.

11 Jan 2017

Risk of skin cancer does not dissuade indoor tanning habits of college students, study shows

White female college students in Indiana who tan indoors know they are placing themselves at risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging, but most continue to tan indoors anyway, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

11 Jan 2017

Protein aggregation may trigger inflammatory response linked to neurodegenerative diseases

A recent review article published online in The FASEB Journal points to the "trigger" for the inflammatory response, caused by the immune system, that precedes Alzheimer's disease and other neurological conditions.

11 Jan 2017

Scientist receives $2.7 million DoD grant for research on veterans with chronic TBI

A researcher from the Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas has been awarded a $2.7 million grant from the Department of Defense under the Joint Warfighter Medical Research Program.

11 Jan 2017

Scientists identify molecular pathway in the brain that may help find better treatments for dementia

Rutgers University scientists have discovered a molecular pathway in the brain that may help provide answers to long-term memory problems in the elderly and aid researchers in identifying drug-based therapies to prevent dementia.

11 Jan 2017

'Dementia gene' may offer protection against cognitive decline linked to parasitic diseases

New research published online in The FASEB Journal, suggests that carriers of the Apolipoprotein E4 allele, which is the single strongest genetic predictor of Alzheimer's disease and is associated with cognitive decline and cardiovascular disease, may have a reduced risk of cognitive decline associated with parasitic diseases.

11 Jan 2017

MGH researchers identify gene mutations linked to rare congenital condition involving lack of nose

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital led a large, international research team that has identified gene mutations associated with a rare congenital condition involving the absence of a nose and often accompanied by defects involving the eye and reproductive systems.

11 Jan 2017

Researchers develop new imaging and catheterization technique to treat adults with lymphatic plastic bronchitis

Researchers who developed a safe and effective procedure to remove thick clogs in children's airways are now reporting similar success in adult patients. In this rare condition, called plastic bronchitis, patients develop thick, caulk-like casts that form in the branching paths of their airways.

10 Jan 2017

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Scientists discover gene that may open new door to developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease

Resistance-based interval training can improve blood vessel function, study shows

UCM scientists design biosensor capable of detecting cancer autoantibodies at early stages

Engineered E. coli bacteria can help detect environmentally relevant concentrations of EDCs

Blue maize may help protect against metabolic syndrome, rat study shows

CSHL scientists create first model of genetically induced obesity in fruit flies

Study reports link between postoperative delirium and elevations in inflammatory marker

Childhood obesity starts in the womb?

Computational walking model could help stroke patients achieve optimal recovery

Roswell Park study provides new insights into gene mutations that can lead to cancer

VTCRI scientist receives $2.1 million grant for research to combat heart disease

Antidepressant use doubles hip fracture risk among elders with Alzheimer's disease

Study strengthens therapeutic potential for niacin-based diet in treatment of Parkinson's disease

Risk of skin cancer does not dissuade indoor tanning habits of college students, study shows

Protein aggregation may trigger inflammatory response linked to neurodegenerative diseases

Scientist receives $2.7 million DoD grant for research on veterans with chronic TBI

Scientists identify molecular pathway in the brain that may help find better treatments for dementia

'Dementia gene' may offer protection against cognitive decline linked to parasitic diseases

MGH researchers identify gene mutations linked to rare congenital condition involving lack of nose

Researchers develop new imaging and catheterization technique to treat adults with lymphatic plastic bronchitis

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