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Scientists develop new gene therapy that prevents axon destruction in mice

Nerve axons serve as the wiring of the nervous system, sending electrical signals that control movement and sense of touch.

18 Jan 2019

Monoclonal antibody pembrolizumab prolongs survival in patients with squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common cancers of the skin and mucosa. Treatment options for the advanced stage have been very limited for patients with tumors of the head and neck, i.e. in the mouth, the pharynx or the larynx: If recurrences or metastases occur during or after platinum-based chemotherapy, the disease is generally considered incurable.

18 Jan 2019

New study suggests vital exhaustion as risk factor for dementia

A new study suggests that vital exhaustion - which can be perceived as an indicator of psychological distress - is a risk factor for future risk of dementia.

18 Jan 2019

Study identifies prominent socioeconomic and racial disparities in health behavior in Indiana

A population health study from IUPUI and the Regenstrief Institute has identified striking socioeconomic and racial disparities in health behavior and in the receipt of cancer screening in the 34 Indiana counties with cancer death rates higher than the state's average. Overall, the state of Indiana ranks high -- 11th nationally -- in cancer deaths.

18 Jan 2019

Scientists pinpoint a set of molecules that wire the body weight center of the brain

Leading a unique, collaborative research study with scientists across the globe, investigators at the University of Cambridge and Children's Hospital Los Angeles have pinpointed a set of molecules that wire the body weight center of the brain.

18 Jan 2019

Rapid resistance gene sequencing technology can hasten identification of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have added to evidence that rapid resistance gene sequencing technology can accurately speed the identification of specific antibiotic-resistant bacteria strains that sicken and kill some patients.

18 Jan 2019

Study: Brain cells involved in memory play key role in reducing future eating behavior

Brain cells involved in memory play an important role after a meal in reducing future eating behavior, a finding that could be key in understanding and fighting obesity, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

18 Jan 2019

Behavioral experiments confirm that additional neurons improve brain function

Most neurons in the human brain are generated from neural stem cells during embryonic development. After birth, a small reservoir of stem cells remains in the brain that keeps on producing new neurons throughout life.

18 Jan 2019

Ural Federal University scientists synthesize a group of multi-purpose fluorophores

A group of scientists from Russia's Ural Federal University, headed by Professor Grigory Zyryanov, synthesized a group of multi-purpose fluorophores.

18 Jan 2019

Rising air pollution linked with increased ER visits for breathing problems

As levels of ozone and fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) rise, more patients end up in the ER with breathing problems, according to the largest U.S. study of air pollution and respiratory emergency room visits of patients of all ages.

18 Jan 2019

Innovative ‘light’ method demonstrates positive results in fight against malignant tumors

A team of scientists from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS", the Moscow Technological University and the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University has experimentally proved the effectiveness of the formerly suggested "light" method in oncotherapy.

18 Jan 2019

Researchers develop intelligent system for ‘tuning’ powered prosthetic knees

Researchers from North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina and Arizona State University have developed an intelligent system for "tuning" powered prosthetic knees, allowing patients to walk comfortably with the prosthetic device in minutes, rather than the hours necessary if the device is tuned by a trained clinical practitioner.

18 Jan 2019

The brain's cerebellum plays role in controlling reward and social behaviors, study shows

A new study in rodents has shown that the brain's cerebellum--known to play a role in motor coordination--also helps control the brain's reward circuitry.

18 Jan 2019

UIC researchers receive $1.7 million NCI grant to study Southeast Asian fruit

For generations, traditional healers in Southeast Asia have used the mangosteen fruit to treat skin infections, wounds, dysentery and urinary tract infections.

18 Jan 2019

UCLA researchers demonstrate new technique to develop cancer-fighting T cells

A study by UCLA researchers is the first to demonstrate a technique for coaxing pluripotent stem cells -- which can give rise to every cell type in the body and which can be grown indefinitely in the lab -- into becoming mature T cells capable of killing tumor cells.

18 Jan 2019

Scientists discover a dramatic pattern of bone growth in female mice

UCLA and UC San Francisco life scientists have discovered a dramatic pattern of bone growth in female mice -- research that could potentially lead to stronger bone density in women and new treatments for osteoporosis in older women.

18 Jan 2019

Improved maternity care practices in the southern U.S. reduce racial inequities in breastfeeding

A new paper published in Pediatrics links successful implementation of Baby-Friendly™ practices in the southern U.S. with increases in breastfeeding rates and improved, evidence-based care. The changes were especially positive for African-American women.

18 Jan 2019

Medical Research News

Scientists develop new gene therapy that prevents axon destruction in mice

Monoclonal antibody pembrolizumab prolongs survival in patients with squamous cell carcinoma

New study suggests vital exhaustion as risk factor for dementia

Study identifies prominent socioeconomic and racial disparities in health behavior in Indiana

Scientists pinpoint a set of molecules that wire the body weight center of the brain

Rapid resistance gene sequencing technology can hasten identification of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Study: Brain cells involved in memory play key role in reducing future eating behavior

Behavioral experiments confirm that additional neurons improve brain function

Ural Federal University scientists synthesize a group of multi-purpose fluorophores

Rising air pollution linked with increased ER visits for breathing problems

Innovative ‘light’ method demonstrates positive results in fight against malignant tumors

Researchers develop intelligent system for ‘tuning’ powered prosthetic knees

The brain's cerebellum plays role in controlling reward and social behaviors, study shows

UIC researchers receive $1.7 million NCI grant to study Southeast Asian fruit

UCLA researchers demonstrate new technique to develop cancer-fighting T cells

Scientists discover a dramatic pattern of bone growth in female mice

Improved maternity care practices in the southern U.S. reduce racial inequities in breastfeeding

Newly developed biological system lets cells to create self-curving cornea

UV disinfection technology eliminates up to 97.7% of pathogens in operating rooms

Researchers get close to developing elusive blood test for Alzheimer's disease

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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