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How does the intestine heal?

The intestine is an amazing organ in multiple ways, not least of which is its capacity to heal itself even when it is injured or damaged. Finally, a study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, published in the journal Cell Stem Cell shows how intestinal stem cells keep their number constant to renew the intestinal lining as and when it is required.

20 Feb 2020

Artificial Intelligence brings a novel antibiotic compound

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made a scientific breakthrough where their machine-learning algorithm or Artificial Intelligence (AI) program successfully created a novel antibiotic compound. The drug has since then been tested on deadly bacteria in the lab, and in lab mice with a considerable amount of success, explain the researchers. The study results appear in the latest issue of the journal Cell.

20 Feb 2020

New study uncovers human genes controlling HIV infection

Viruses are parasites. The only way they can grow is by hijacking their hosts. When they infect a human host, viruses use human proteins to multiply and modify the human cells to sustain the infection. At the same time, the human host activates defense mechanisms to fight the infection.

20 Feb 2020

Lower dose of clot-busting agent may reduce the need for mechanical clot removal in stroke patients

New research confirms that the lower 0.25 mg/kg dose of the clot-busting agent tenecteplase is appropriate for eligible stroke patients and can reduce the need for mechanical clot removal, according to late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2020.

20 Feb 2020

Study: About 8% of West Virginia newborns are exposed to alcohol few weeks before birth

About 8 percent of West Virginia newborns are exposed to alcohol two to four weeks before birth, according to a new study.

20 Feb 2020

Therapeutic hypothermia effectively targets brain injury sites

When a newborn suffers lack of oxygen before or during birth, doctors have very little time to save precious brain tissue.

20 Feb 2020

Researchers say ‘yes’ to a heavy breakfast to lose weight

There has been some debate on whether or not to pile up on calories at the first meal of the day. According to German researchers, to lose weight, one must eat a healthy and hearty breakfast.

20 Feb 2020

Columbia teams receive $2.1 million grant to find potential antiviral drugs for 2019-nCoV

Four research teams at Columbia University will share a $2.1 million grant to mount an aggressive effort to identify potential antiviral drugs and antibodies for use against the new coronavirus, 2019-nCoV.

20 Feb 2020

Study exposes the Achilles' heel of deadly ccRCC tumors

An experimental drug already shown to be safe and help some patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a deadly form of kidney cancer, effectively disables its molecular target.

20 Feb 2020

Researchers develop pill-sized heating device for point-of-care applications

Researchers at the University of Toronto Engineering have developed a tiny "heater" - about the size of a pill - that could allow resource-limited regions around the world to test for infectious diseases without the need for specialized training or costly lab equipment.

20 Feb 2020

Hispanics/Latinos underrepresented in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease

A University of Houston researcher is working to increase health literacy among Hispanics/Latinos when it comes to Alzheimer's disease.

20 Feb 2020

Targeted combinatorial drug treatment restores beta cell function in mice

The loss of the identity of insulin-secreting beta cells in the islet of Langerhans, a process also called beta cell dedifferentiation, has been proposed to be a main reason for the development of diabetes.

20 Feb 2020

What the western diet is doing to your brain

The Western Pattern Diet (WPD) or also known as the Standard American Diet (SAD) is a modern-day style diet that mostly contains high amounts of processed foods, red meat, high-fat dairy products, high-sugar foods, and pre-packaged foods, that increase the risk of chronic illness.

20 Feb 2020

Intracranial stent appears to be safe and effective for reducing recurrent stroke risk

A brain stent appears safe and effective for reducing the risk of recurrent stroke in patients with cholesterol-clogged brain arteries, according to late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2020.

20 Feb 2020

Wearable magnetic brain stimulation device could improve motor function in stroke patients

A non-invasive, wearable, magnetic brain stimulation device could improve motor function in stroke patients, according to preliminary late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2020.

20 Feb 2020

MD Anderson collaborates with Denali Therapeutics to advance novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a strategic research collaboration with Denali Therapeutics Inc. to develop novel therapies for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

20 Feb 2020

Daily moisturizer does not prevent eczema according to new research

Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, and dry due to inflammation. Most commonly found in babies and children, previous recommendations say that daily moisturizer use is crucial in preventing eczema bouts.

20 Feb 2020