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Whitehead Institute scientists develop novel method for profiling mitochondrial metabolites

Whitehead Institute scientists have developed a method to quickly isolate and systematically measure metabolite concentrations within the cellular organelles known as mitochondria, often referred to as the "powerhouses of the cell."

31 Aug 2016

University of Nebraska-Lincoln wins $11.3 million NIH grant to establish CIBC

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has earned an $11.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish a research center focused on investigating cellular level miscommunications that contribute to complex diseases such as cancer, diabetes and chronic liver disease.

31 Aug 2016

Research provides insight into link between chronic pain and anxiety

New research provides insight into a long-observed, but little-understood connection between chronic pain and anxiety and offers a potential target for treatment.

31 Aug 2016

People with migraine feel isolated, stigmatized and often dissatisfied with treatment, survey reveals

Migraine in America 2016, a national survey by Health Union of more than 3,900 individuals experiencing migraines, reveals that patients have numerous treatment options, but are often dissatisfied with results.

31 Aug 2016

Surveys find public awareness about heart valve disease alarmingly low in the U.S.

New public opinion surveys released today by the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research show that public awareness about heart valve disease (HVD) in the U.S. is alarmingly low.

31 Aug 2016

Study collects data on 30-day mortality for breast, lung cancer patients after SACT to improve patient care

For the first time, national data on 30-day mortality for patients with breast and lung cancer treated with chemotherapy have been collected and analysed in order to help clinical teams review and improve patient care, and identify groups of patients who may have additional needs.

31 Aug 2016

LJI researchers reveal unanticipated way by which neutrophils defend against invading pathogens

As an arm of the innate immune system, white blood cells called neutrophils form the first line of defense against invading pathogens.

31 Aug 2016

New non-invasive method could lead to better treatment and diagnosis of migraines

New UBC research has found that amplified electroencephalograms (EEGs) can produce diagnostic results of a brainwave associated with migraines and epilepsy that are comparable to the current, more invasive, standard--a discovery that could lead to better treatment and diagnosis of these conditions.

31 Aug 2016

Researchers identify new gene for type 2 diabetes at well-established genomic location

Gene researchers have used sophisticated scientific tools to reveal a new gene for type 2 diabetes at a well-established genomic location.

31 Aug 2016

Research findings could lead to new biomarker for early stages of tumor development

To treat or not to treat? That is the question researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory hope to answer with a new advance that could help doctors and their cancer patients decide if a particular therapy would be worth pursuing.

31 Aug 2016

Parental psychiatric diseases may lead to risk for suicide attempts and violent offending by children

Risk for suicide attempts and violent offending by children appears to be associated with their parents' psychiatric disorders, according to an article published online by JAMA Psychiatry.

31 Aug 2016

Study shows link between RYGB surgery in obese patients and sustained long-term weight loss

Obese patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) lost much more weight than those who did not and were able to sustain most of this weight loss 10 years after surgery, according to a study published online by JAMA Surgery.

31 Aug 2016

Scientists find new target that may lead to future treatments for Kennedy's disease

If a disease affects motoneurons, cells that control voluntary muscle activity, researchers should focus their efforts on motoneurons to find potential treatments, right? Not always.

31 Aug 2016

Selenium status linked to cancer risk

As a nutritional trace element, selenium forms an essential part of our diet. In collaboration with the International Agency for Research on Cancer, researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have been able to show that high blood selenium levels are associated with a decreased risk of developing liver cancer.

31 Aug 2016

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Whitehead Institute scientists develop novel method for profiling mitochondrial metabolites

University of Nebraska-Lincoln wins $11.3 million NIH grant to establish CIBC

Research provides insight into link between chronic pain and anxiety

People with migraine feel isolated, stigmatized and often dissatisfied with treatment, survey reveals

Surveys find public awareness about heart valve disease alarmingly low in the U.S.

Study collects data on 30-day mortality for breast, lung cancer patients after SACT to improve patient care

LJI researchers reveal unanticipated way by which neutrophils defend against invading pathogens

New non-invasive method could lead to better treatment and diagnosis of migraines

Researchers identify new gene for type 2 diabetes at well-established genomic location

Research findings could lead to new biomarker for early stages of tumor development

Parental psychiatric diseases may lead to risk for suicide attempts and violent offending by children

Study shows link between RYGB surgery in obese patients and sustained long-term weight loss

Scientists find new target that may lead to future treatments for Kennedy's disease

Selenium status linked to cancer risk

MRSA correlated to eczema? An interview with Dr Bjorn Herpers

Researchers working to develop simple blood test to predict onset of Alzheimer's disease

Scientists find way to use CRISPR/Cas9 technology to diagnose and inactivate cancer mutations

Researchers identify promising new drug treatment for cocaine addiction

New study finds link between PTSD and metabolic syndrome, cortical thickness

Study shows children present at home did not motivate parents to test for radon and tobacco smoke

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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