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Combining two anti-malarial vaccines could greatly reduce number of infections

Using two experimental anti-malarial vaccines, which work in different ways, can greatly reduce the number of malaria infections in animal studies.

19 Jun 2018

Common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could contribute to antibiotic resistance

A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research.

19 Jun 2018

Mayo Clinic researchers find genetic mutations that increase person's risk for pancreatic cancer

Six genes contain mutations that may be passed down in families, substantially increasing a person's risk for pancreatic cancer. That's according to Mayo Clinic research published in the June 19 edition of the JAMA.

19 Jun 2018

Inhibiting epigenetic proteins with drugs could prevent development of breast cancer

Researchers at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto have discovered that epigenetic proteins promote the proliferation of mammary gland stem cells in response to the sex hormone progesterone.

19 Jun 2018

Low blood levels of vitamin D linked to increased risk of interstitial lung disease

Reviewing medical information gathered on more than 6,000 adults over a 10-year period, Johns Hopkins researchers have found that lower than normal blood levels of vitamin D were linked to increased risk of early signs of interstitial lung disease.

19 Jun 2018

Study finds IV acetaminophen to be no more effective than oral counterpart for colectomy patients

Intravenous acetaminophen is no more effective than oral acetaminophen for patients undergoing colorectal procedures, Mount Sinai researchers report in a first-of-its-kind study.

19 Jun 2018

Gene signature could improve early diagnosis of TB

Researchers have identified a gene signature that could determine whether a person is going to develop TB, months before they show any symptoms.

19 Jun 2018

Researchers discover pesticide-free way to limit mosquitoes and reduce spread of West Nile virus

Researchers at the University of Waterloo may have discovered a new, pesticide-free way to limit mosquito populations in some area and reduce the spread of the West Nile virus.

19 Jun 2018

Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis patients with depression have increased risk of disease flare

Research from the Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences has shown there is an increased risk of disease flare in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients who suffer from depression.

19 Jun 2018

New study finds increase in use of alternative medicines among children

A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that since 2003, the use of alternative medicines, such as herbal products and nutraceuticals, among children has doubled.

19 Jun 2018

CytoReason builds largest reference of immune-focused inter-cellular communications

New data published in Nature Biotechnology, represents the largest ever analysis of immune cell signaling research, mapping more than 3,000 previously unlisted cellular interactions, and yielding the first ever immune-centric modular classification of diseases.

19 Jun 2018

Researchers use droplet-sized 'miniecosystems' to test therapeutic potential of molecules

Scripps Research scientists have solved a major problem in chemistry and drug development by using droplet-sized 'miniecosystems' to quickly see if a molecule can function as a potential therapeutic.

19 Jun 2018

Researchers examine risk factors for opioid dependence in patients undergoing surgery for DS

Researchers investigated risk factors for the development of opioid dependence in patients undergoing surgery for degenerative spondylolisthesis

19 Jun 2018

Single blood sample can provide adequate confirmation of diabetes

The study, published June 19 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, found evidence that a positive result for two standard diabetes markers in a single blood sample is a highly accurate predictor of diabetes and of major diabetes complications such as kidney disease and heart disease.

19 Jun 2018

Microglia play protective role in response to retinal detachment, shows study

A research team at Massachusetts Eye and Ear has shown that microglia, the primary immune cells of the brain and retina, play a protective role in response to retinal detachment.

19 Jun 2018

Researchers understand the role of brain's ‘reward circuit’ in autism spectrum disorder

A pair of recent studies performed by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania represents a significant step forward in understanding the role of the brain's "reward circuit" and certain hallmarks of autism spectrum disorder, namely difficulty interpreting or engaging in typical social behavior and restricted or repetitive interests or behaviors.

19 Jun 2018

Scientists could build better drugs by learning from bacteria-derived molecules

Bacteria found in soil may harbor a potential game-changer for drug design. A new study by Scripps Research, published today in Nature Communications, suggests scientists could build better drugs by learning from bacteria-derived molecules called thiocarboxylic acids.

19 Jun 2018

Study: Effects of in vitro fertilization depend on genetic variation inherited from parents

In vitro fertilization affects the regulatory region of genes essential for placental and embryonic growth, as well as the birth weight.

19 Jun 2018

Study hints at benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing dementia risk

There is no treatment yet for dementia; but one day, a family doctor could prescribe a specific diet, an exercise regime, music or language lessons, or documentary discussion groups as treatments to ward off the disease.

19 Jun 2018

Study finds elevated risk of congenital defects in lithium-exposed infants

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found an elevated risk of major congenital malformations in fetuses after first-trimester exposure to lithium, in the largest study ever to examine the risk of birth defects in lithium-exposed babies.

19 Jun 2018

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Combining two anti-malarial vaccines could greatly reduce number of infections

Common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could contribute to antibiotic resistance

Mayo Clinic researchers find genetic mutations that increase person's risk for pancreatic cancer

Inhibiting epigenetic proteins with drugs could prevent development of breast cancer

Low blood levels of vitamin D linked to increased risk of interstitial lung disease

Study finds IV acetaminophen to be no more effective than oral counterpart for colectomy patients

Gene signature could improve early diagnosis of TB

Researchers discover pesticide-free way to limit mosquitoes and reduce spread of West Nile virus

Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis patients with depression have increased risk of disease flare

New study finds increase in use of alternative medicines among children

CytoReason builds largest reference of immune-focused inter-cellular communications

Researchers use droplet-sized 'miniecosystems' to test therapeutic potential of molecules

Researchers examine risk factors for opioid dependence in patients undergoing surgery for DS

Single blood sample can provide adequate confirmation of diabetes

Microglia play protective role in response to retinal detachment, shows study

Researchers understand the role of brain's ‘reward circuit’ in autism spectrum disorder

Scientists could build better drugs by learning from bacteria-derived molecules

Study: Effects of in vitro fertilization depend on genetic variation inherited from parents

Study hints at benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing dementia risk

Study finds elevated risk of congenital defects in lithium-exposed infants

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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