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Study reveals 133 genetic variants that may improve risk prediction for glaucoma

Researchers funded by the National Eye Institute have identified 133 genetic variants that predict with 75-percent accuracy a person's risk for developing glaucoma related to elevated pressure within the eye.

31 May 2018

Study highlights complexity of the brain’s molecular response to cocaine use

A study in Biological Psychiatry has identified unique genetic changes in the brain's reward circuitry that are associated with cocaine use, including first-time use, withdrawal, and re-exposure to the drug after prolonged withdrawal.

31 May 2018

Research sheds light on genetic characteristics of Indonesia's rotavirus

Rotavirus A causes acute diarrhea in young children, and infects both animals and humans worldwide. A Japanese research group has found that the acute gastroenteritis infecting children in Indonesia between 2015 and 2016 was caused by dominant strains of equine-like G3 rotavirus, genetically different from human strains of the virus.

31 May 2018

Study shows link between astronauts' weight and post-flight eye changes

New research suggests that changes in the eye that occur during spaceflight may be related to how much an astronaut weighs. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology--Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.

31 May 2018

Study could open up new treatment approaches for neurodegenerative diseases

Cell biologists have deepened understanding of proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The findings could open up new treatment approaches for disorders including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), among others.

31 May 2018

Strong social network can positively influence the aging brain

A strong social network could be the key to preserving memory. New research from The Ohio State University found that mice housed in groups had better memories and healthier brains than animals that lived in pairs.

31 May 2018

Tiny ultrasound-powered nanorobots could offer safe, efficient way to detoxify biological fluids

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed tiny ultrasound-powered robots that can swim through blood, removing harmful bacteria along with the toxins they produce. These proof-of-concept nanorobots could one day offer a safe and efficient way to detoxify and decontaminate biological fluids.

31 May 2018

New report reveals current state of caregiving for Alzheimer's disease

Nearly two-thirds of caregivers whose loved ones suffer from the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's or related dementia say they would take medication to delay the onset of their own memory loss by even six months, if it were affordable and free of side effects.

31 May 2018

Study: People taking immunosuppressant drugs less likely to develop Parkinson's disease

People who take drugs that suppress the immune system are less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, according to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

31 May 2018

Increased physical activity helps individuals with coronary heart disease to live longer

Increased physical activity, not weight loss, gives individuals with coronary heart disease a longer lease on life, according to a new study conducted at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

31 May 2018

Virtual colonoscopy can help jump-start the transition to screening Americans starting at age 45

Virtual colonoscopy shown to increase colorectal cancer screening rates at a lower cost than standard colonoscopy -can help jump-start the transition to screening Americans starting at age 45 as new American Cancer Society Screening guidelines recommend.

31 May 2018

Depression symptoms can get worse without proper treatment

While it is common for everyone to feel down or sad at times, a person whose symptoms last for more than two weeks may be having a major depressive episode, according to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

31 May 2018

Longer-term exercise program may be needed to improve thinking skills, suggests study

We know that exercise may help improve thinking skills. But how much exercise? And for how long? To find the answers, researchers reviewed all of the studies where older adults were asked to exercise for at least four weeks and their tests of thinking and memory skills were compared to those of people who did not start a new exercise routine.

31 May 2018

New system for anti-cancer drug delivery offers hope to treat pediatric tumors

In most of the Western World, cancer is the primary cause of death in children over the age of one. Existing treatments for adult cancer patients are not particularly effective for children.

31 May 2018

New guidelines recommend people to start colorectal cancer screening at age 45

The American Cancer Society (ACS) and other preventive guideline organizations recommend that screening for colorectal cancer start for people of average risk at age 50.

31 May 2018

Scientists find enzyme that breaks down plasmalogens in Alzheimer's disease patients

Alzheimer's disease patients lose up to 60% of a component called plasmalogen from the membranes of the cells in their brains, but it's still not known how or why.

31 May 2018

New study finds Greenlandic children to be taller than before

For centuries Inuit children in Greenland, Canada, and Alaska have been observed as small. But recently they have begun to grow a lot.

31 May 2018

Researchers trigger natural defense mechanism to alleviate intestinal inflammation

Treating inflammatory diseases of the bowel is extremely challenging: Genes, gut microbes and disrupted immune function all contribute.

31 May 2018

Prostate cancer survivors at higher risk of developing chronic diseases, study shows

Prostate cancer survivors taking androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a treatment commonly used to block the release of male hormones, are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases, according to new research published this week.

31 May 2018

Scientists introduce combination approach to fight cancer

For efficient cancer therapy with few side effects, the active drug should selectively attain high concentration in the tumor. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, scientists have introduced a new approach, in which two synergistic drug components are combined into a dimer.

31 May 2018

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Study reveals 133 genetic variants that may improve risk prediction for glaucoma

Study highlights complexity of the brain’s molecular response to cocaine use

Research sheds light on genetic characteristics of Indonesia's rotavirus

Study shows link between astronauts' weight and post-flight eye changes

Study could open up new treatment approaches for neurodegenerative diseases

Strong social network can positively influence the aging brain

Tiny ultrasound-powered nanorobots could offer safe, efficient way to detoxify biological fluids

New report reveals current state of caregiving for Alzheimer's disease

Study: People taking immunosuppressant drugs less likely to develop Parkinson's disease

Increased physical activity helps individuals with coronary heart disease to live longer

Virtual colonoscopy can help jump-start the transition to screening Americans starting at age 45

Depression symptoms can get worse without proper treatment

Longer-term exercise program may be needed to improve thinking skills, suggests study

New system for anti-cancer drug delivery offers hope to treat pediatric tumors

New guidelines recommend people to start colorectal cancer screening at age 45

Scientists find enzyme that breaks down plasmalogens in Alzheimer's disease patients

New study finds Greenlandic children to be taller than before

Researchers trigger natural defense mechanism to alleviate intestinal inflammation

Prostate cancer survivors at higher risk of developing chronic diseases, study shows

Scientists introduce combination approach to fight cancer

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