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Computational software that evaluates DNA samples may help in diagnosis, treatment of cancer

A research team from the United States and Canada has developed and successfully tested new computational software that determines whether a human DNA sample includes an epigenetic add-on linked to cancer and other adverse health conditions.

From Oxford Nanopore Technologies 24 Feb 2017

Researchers develop new assay for measuring underlying autoimmunity in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Current treatments for rheumatoid arthritis relieve the inflammation that leads to joint destruction, but the immunologic defect that triggers the inflammation persists to cause relapses, according to research conducted at NYU Langone Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh.

24 Feb 2017

TSRI study defines new protocol for MRI scanning in patients with implanted cardiac devices

The MagnaSafe Registry, a new multicenter study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), has demonstrated that appropriately screened and monitored patients with standard or non-MRI-conditional pacemakers and defibrillators can undergo MRI at a field strength of 1.5 tesla without harm.

24 Feb 2017

New test could accelerate development of better treatments for Motor Neuron Disease

A cutting-edge test developed in South Australia has the potential to expedite the worldwide quest to develop better treatments, or even a cure, for the Motor Neuron Disease (MND).

24 Feb 2017

Study reveals promising therapeutic approach that can be beneficial for older melanoma patients

Scientists at The Wistar Institute have shown that an anti-diabetic drug can inhibit the growth of melanoma in older patients by activating an anti-aging gene that in turn inhibits a protein involved in metastatic progression and resistance to targeted therapies for the disease.

24 Feb 2017

Five simple tips to make life more pleasant during spring allergy season

Nobody said spring allergies would be fun, but you never thought it would be this bad. What if you had some simple ways to avoid the sneezing, wheezing, itchy eyes and runny nose that come in the spring?

24 Feb 2017

Researchers reveal biological pathways involved in diabetic kidney disease

Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney disease, a serious, often fatal complication that is difficult to diagnose in early, potentially treatable stages.

24 Feb 2017

Study uncovers how effects of HSP90 protein can alter course of genetic diseases

Proteins do most of the work inside the human body, supporting the structure, function, regulation, and repair of organs, tissues and cells.

24 Feb 2017

Researchers identify tumour protein that may hold key pancreatic cancer survival

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is often a death sentence because current chemotherapies have little impact on the disease.

24 Feb 2017

Scientists establish ‘tipping point’ molecular link between blood sugar and Alzheimer's disease

For the first time a "tipping point" molecular link between the blood sugar glucose and Alzheimer's disease has been established by scientists, who have shown that excess glucose damages a vital enzyme involved with inflammation response to the early stages of Alzheimer's.

24 Feb 2017

BUSM researchers uncover unique patterns of protein synthesis linked to increased longevity

Aging is a complex process that involves multiple metabolic and regulatory pathways. Previous studies have identified hundreds of genes whose deletion can significantly increase lifespan in model organisms. Yet, how these different aging genes and pathways are interconnected remains poorly understood.

23 Feb 2017

Researchers develop new tool that quickly reveals metabolic fluxes in cells

If we were to take photographs at the underground stations in Barcelona, we would see the number of people waiting, find out what time the rush hour takes place and deduce why some stations are busier than others.

23 Feb 2017

Cerebellum can be responsible for brain alterations linked to drug addiction, research shows

An international research team led by the Universitat Jaume I has shown that the cerebellum, contrary to what was thought, fulfils functions that go beyond the motor sphere and can be co-responsible for the brain alterations associated with addictive consumption of drugs.

23 Feb 2017

New analysis finds high rates of initial medication non-adherence in chronic treatments

A new analysis indicates that not obtaining a medication the first time it is prescribed-called initial medication non-adherence-is common among patients within the Catalan health system in Spain.

23 Feb 2017

Incidence of inflammatory bowel disease continues to increase in Denmark, research reveals

New research indicates that the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease-including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD)-in Denmark is on the rise and is among the highest in the world.

23 Feb 2017

Foot pain more likely to occur in clusters, study shows

A new study indicates that particular areas of foot pain are more likely to occur together, and these clusters have specific characteristics.

23 Feb 2017

Mindfulness-based meditation program improves quality of life and well-being in ALS patients

An eight-week mindfulness-based meditation program led to improved quality of life and psychological well-being in clinical trial of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

23 Feb 2017

Alterations in brain connectivity can aid diagnosis and prediction of outcomes in mTBI patients

A new study shows that patients with mild traumatic brain injury, even without evidence of brain lesions, may exhibit changes in brain connectivity detectable at the time of the injury that can aid in diagnosis and predicting the effects on cognitive and behavioral performance at 6 months.

23 Feb 2017

Lack of methyl groups in gene body may lead to emergence of cancer

Every cell in our body contains the complete DNA library. So-called methyl groups regulate that in body tissues only the genetic information is expressed that is indeed needed in this tissue.

23 Feb 2017

New compounds with potent anticancer activity could lessen side effects of oncological treatments

The Universitat Jaume I, the Spanish Centre for Advanced Scientific Research and the University of Pavia have patented new compounds with potent anticancer activity in breast and colon tumour cell lines that have low toxicity in healthy cells, which can dramatically decrease side effects during chemotherapy treatment.

23 Feb 2017

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Computational software that evaluates DNA samples may help in diagnosis, treatment of cancer

Researchers develop new assay for measuring underlying autoimmunity in rheumatoid arthritis patients

TSRI study defines new protocol for MRI scanning in patients with implanted cardiac devices

New test could accelerate development of better treatments for Motor Neuron Disease

Study reveals promising therapeutic approach that can be beneficial for older melanoma patients

Five simple tips to make life more pleasant during spring allergy season

Researchers reveal biological pathways involved in diabetic kidney disease

Study uncovers how effects of HSP90 protein can alter course of genetic diseases

Researchers identify tumour protein that may hold key pancreatic cancer survival

Scientists establish ‘tipping point’ molecular link between blood sugar and Alzheimer's disease

BUSM researchers uncover unique patterns of protein synthesis linked to increased longevity

Researchers develop new tool that quickly reveals metabolic fluxes in cells

Cerebellum can be responsible for brain alterations linked to drug addiction, research shows

New analysis finds high rates of initial medication non-adherence in chronic treatments

Incidence of inflammatory bowel disease continues to increase in Denmark, research reveals

Foot pain more likely to occur in clusters, study shows

Mindfulness-based meditation program improves quality of life and well-being in ALS patients

Alterations in brain connectivity can aid diagnosis and prediction of outcomes in mTBI patients

Lack of methyl groups in gene body may lead to emergence of cancer

New compounds with potent anticancer activity could lessen side effects of oncological treatments

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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