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Study identifies novel loci contributing to asthma susceptibility in adults

A large, multi-ethnic genome-wide association study (GWAS) of asthma identified novel associations with potential relevance for asthma susceptibility in older adults of diverse racial backgrounds.

17 Apr 2019

Researchers succeed in accelerating process of creating 3D images

Lensless microscopy with X-rays, or coherent diffractive imaging, is a promising approach. It allows researchers to analyze complex three-dimensional structures, which frequently exist in nature, from a dynamic perspective.

17 Apr 2019

Two proteins act in concert to maintain a healthy heart in mice, shows study

Two proteins that bind to stress hormones work together to maintain a healthy heart in mice, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health and their collaborators.

17 Apr 2019

PCORI’s newly approved awards focus on cancer pain and opioid use disorders

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors today approved $44.6 million to fund 12 studies comparing the best ways to treat a range of health conditions that impose high burdens on patients, caregivers and the healthcare system.

17 Apr 2019

Research shows mindful body awareness training helps women recover from drug addiction

A novel type of body awareness training helps women recover from drug addiction, according to new research from the University of Washington. People in the study made marked improvement, and many improvements lasted for a year.

17 Apr 2019

Keto diet - for the military, aging and epilepsy

Ketogenic diet or keto diet has been in the news as a trending diet option for weight watchers and those who wish to lose those extra pounds.

17 Apr 2019

Cancer cells grown in tumor-mimicking environment can help predict the effect of experimental drugs

Before being tested in animals or humans, most cancer drugs are evaluated in tumor cells grown in a lab dish.

17 Apr 2019

Empathy and hormones could account for aggressive behavior in children, shows study

The research group in the Psychobiology section of the Department of Basic Psychological Processes and their Development of the UPV/EHU's Faculty of Psychology has spent many years studying aggressive behaviour in children.

17 Apr 2019

Majority of men struggle to understand diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer

UBC researchers have determined the majority of men struggle when it comes to understanding the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

16 Apr 2019

Study finds involuntary staying in housing estates to be a potential health risk

Involuntary staying, a type of housing trap, is a common experience among people living on housing estates, since around one in three residents feel that they are trapped in their current residential arrangements.

16 Apr 2019

Gestational diabetes during pregnancy may increase risk of type 1 diabetes in children

Children of mothers who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy could be at increased risk of type 1 diabetes themselves, according to a new study led by a team at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre that was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

16 Apr 2019

Study suggests new approach to treat renal fibrosis

Renal fibrosis, the abnormal accumulation of fibrotic material within the kidney, hinders kidney function and may lead to eventual renal failure.

16 Apr 2019

Scientists characterize 2017 pneumonic plague outbreak in Madagascar

Plague is an endemic disease in Madagascar. Each year there is a seasonal upsurge between September and April, especially in the Central Highlands, which stand at an elevation of more than 800 m.

16 Apr 2019

Maximal running shoes may raise injury risk even after transition period

A six-week transition period did not help wearers adjust to "maximal" running shoes, indicating that increased impact forces and loading rates caused by the shoe design do not change over time, a new study from Oregon State University - Cascades has found.

16 Apr 2019

Framingham Heart Study receives $38 million for the next six years

The Framingham Heart Study, the nation's longest running cohort study with longitudinal analysis of cardiovascular disease, has been renewed for an additional six years and $38 million dollars from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

16 Apr 2019

Japanese researchers explain how inflammation causes gastric tumors

In 1982, researchers reported a link between chronic gastritis and stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori, triggering a flurry of research into this newly-identified pathogen.

16 Apr 2019

Study uncovers new biomarker for personalized cancer treatments

Cancer cells are characterized by the ability to evade apoptosis, a type of programmed cell death that allows the organism to remove damaged cells.

16 Apr 2019

Cause of cancer is 'written' in our DNA as unique 'fingerprints'

Scientists have discovered that the cause of cancer is “written” within the DNA of tumors, a finding that could help doctors to decide on the best treatment for a patient.

16 Apr 2019

Computer-based memory games may be beneficial for individuals with fragile X syndrome

In the largest non-pharmacological trial ever in children with fragile X syndrome, UC Davis researchers found that large-scale, in-home cognitive interventions are feasible and may be beneficial for individuals with the syndrome and potentially other intellectual disabilities.

16 Apr 2019

Research shows how dopamine contributes to sex differences in worms

Dopamine is responsible for sex-specific variations in common behaviors, finds a study of worm movements published in JNeurosci.

From Society for Neuroscience 16 Apr 2019

Medical Research News

Study identifies novel loci contributing to asthma susceptibility in adults

Researchers succeed in accelerating process of creating 3D images

Two proteins act in concert to maintain a healthy heart in mice, shows study

PCORI’s newly approved awards focus on cancer pain and opioid use disorders

Research shows mindful body awareness training helps women recover from drug addiction

Keto diet - for the military, aging and epilepsy

Cancer cells grown in tumor-mimicking environment can help predict the effect of experimental drugs

Empathy and hormones could account for aggressive behavior in children, shows study

Majority of men struggle to understand diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer

Study finds involuntary staying in housing estates to be a potential health risk

Gestational diabetes during pregnancy may increase risk of type 1 diabetes in children

Study suggests new approach to treat renal fibrosis

Scientists characterize 2017 pneumonic plague outbreak in Madagascar

Maximal running shoes may raise injury risk even after transition period

Framingham Heart Study receives $38 million for the next six years

Japanese researchers explain how inflammation causes gastric tumors

Study uncovers new biomarker for personalized cancer treatments

Cause of cancer is 'written' in our DNA as unique 'fingerprints'

Computer-based memory games may be beneficial for individuals with fragile X syndrome

Research shows how dopamine contributes to sex differences in worms

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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