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EPFL scientists discover metabolic differences between hepatoblastoma subtypes

Hepatoblastoma is a rare pediatric liver cancer, usually diagnosed in the first three years of life. Histological methods are used to distinguish between the different subtypes of hepatoblastoma.

18 Sep 2017

Scientists genetically engineer mice that display behavioral hallmarks of human bipolar disorder

Johns Hopkins researchers report they have genetically engineered mice that display many of the behavioral hallmarks of human bipolar disorder, and that the abnormal behaviors the rodents show can be reversed using well-established drug treatments for bipolar disorder, such as lithium.

18 Sep 2017

Asthma medication linked with neuropsychiatric symptoms

In a Pharmacology Research & Perspectives study, the asthma medication montelukast (trade name Singulair) was linked with neuropsychiatric reactions such as depression and aggression, with nightmares being especially frequent in children.

18 Sep 2017

Breakthrough research allows scientists to program cells like computers for battling against diseases

Cells can be programmed like a computer to fight cancer, influenza, and other serious conditions - thanks to a breakthrough in synthetic biology by the University of Warwick.

18 Sep 2017

Intestinal bacteria can indicate likeliness of successful weight loss from dieting

Stool samples can indicate whether people can lose weight by following a healthy diet, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.

18 Sep 2017

Combination of anti-malarial drug and photosensitizer could effectively kill cancer cells

Artemisinin, a potent anti-malarial drug, has been widely hailed as a promising alternative cancer treatment. Scientists from the National University of Singapore recently showed that its anti-cancer properties could be enhanced by 10 folds when used in combination with Aminolaevulinic acid, a photosensitizer or a drug which, upon exposure to light, leads to generation of free radicals that can kill cells.

18 Sep 2017

People with schizophrenia three times more likely to die than general population

People with schizophrenia are three times more likely to die, and die younger, than the general population, indicating a need for solutions to narrow this gap, according to research published in CMAJ.

18 Sep 2017

Teenagers who use e-cigarettes double their risk for smoking tobacco cigarettes

Teenagers who try e-cigarettes double their risk for smoking tobacco cigarettes, according to a new study.

18 Sep 2017

Bacteria release membrane-derived vesicles that may have different functions during infection

Bacteria release membrane-derived vesicles (MVs), which are small particles that can transport virulence factors to neighboring bacteria or to the cells of a mammalian host. This special MV-based system for delivering toxic proteins and nucleic acids in a protected manner to the target cells may have different specific functions depending on whether the bacterium acts as an extracellular or intracellular pathogen.

18 Sep 2017

Myriad Genetics presents positive results of new hereditary cancer test at 36th annual conference of NSGC

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, today announced that two important studies will be featured in podium presentations at the 36th annual conference of the National Society of Genetic Counselors in Columbus, OH.

18 Sep 2017

Study: Genomic profiling could help identify effective treatments for pediatric gliomas

The largest genomic profiling study ever conducted into a type of brain tumor known as glioma in children has identified genetic alterations in 96% of cases. As reported in The Oncologist, this genetic information could help to identify the most effective treatments for specific cases of glioma, hopefully improving the prognosis for what is currently the leading cause of death for children with cancer in the US.

18 Sep 2017

Link between breast cancer and obesity may be more complex than previously thought

Obese women with large bellies may be at risk of developing a different subtype of breast cancer than those with widespread fat accumulation, according to a new study published in The Oncologist. This suggests that the link between breast cancer and obesity may be more complex than previously thought.

18 Sep 2017

Global Burden of Disease study reveals latest findings on state of world’s health

Today, the Global Burden of Disease study publishes its latest global estimates for the state of the world’s health in The Lancet. The GBD is the only annual, comprehensive, peer-reviewed assessment of global trends in health, providing global and national estimates on more than 330 diseases, causes of death, and injuries in 195 countries and territories worldwide.

18 Sep 2017

Continuous glucose monitoring for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes reduces risk of complications for newborns

For women with type 1 diabetes, monitoring blood sugar levels continuously during pregnancy via an implanted device helps better manage the disease, and improves birth outcomes compared to traditional finger-prick tests, according to a new randomized trial published in The Lancet and presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes conference.

18 Sep 2017

Expressive writing can prepare the brain to effectively tackle stressful situations, study says

A new study conducted at the Michigan State University, USA found that expressive writing might help a person to perform efficiently in an upcoming stressful task.

18 Sep 2017

Research: The body's fat-metabolism causes detoxification of harmful substances from blood sugar

For several years, medical researchers, doctors, and dieticians have known that a low carbohydrate diet and plentiful fat can prevent a range of lifestyle and age-related diseases and thus promote healthy aging. But researchers from around the world have not been able to explain why this is the case.

18 Sep 2017

Researchers create chimera virus that allows study of molecules to treat cancers

Researchers from Instituto de Medicina Molecular Lisboa have created a chimera virus that allows the study of molecules to treat cancers caused by human herpesvirus infection in mice models of disease.

18 Sep 2017

Carbohydrates on surface of malaria parasites could be key to effective vaccine

An international research team has shown for the first time that carbohydrates on the surface of malaria parasites play a critical role in malaria's ability to infect mosquito and human hosts.

18 Sep 2017

Study estimates number of premature deaths from diesel car emissions in European countries

Since the late 1990s the share of diesel cars in the EU has risen to around 50% in the fleet, with important variations between countries. There are now more than 100 million diesel cars running in Europe, twice as many as in the rest of the world together.

18 Sep 2017

Are you a Thinker, Craver, Socializer, Foody or Freewheeler? New Australian dieting study

Two thirds of all Australian adults are overweight or obese leading to more than one disease complications such as a diabetes and heart disease. Management of weight includes one of the two tried and tested methods – maintaining a healthy diet regimen and regular exercise. It is most commonly seen that most people give up on their diet regimens and plans within a few days or weeks of starting on them and researchers at CSIRO have looked into why people give up their diets.

17 Sep 2017

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EPFL scientists discover metabolic differences between hepatoblastoma subtypes

Scientists genetically engineer mice that display behavioral hallmarks of human bipolar disorder

Asthma medication linked with neuropsychiatric symptoms

Breakthrough research allows scientists to program cells like computers for battling against diseases

Intestinal bacteria can indicate likeliness of successful weight loss from dieting

Combination of anti-malarial drug and photosensitizer could effectively kill cancer cells

People with schizophrenia three times more likely to die than general population

Teenagers who use e-cigarettes double their risk for smoking tobacco cigarettes

Bacteria release membrane-derived vesicles that may have different functions during infection

Myriad Genetics presents positive results of new hereditary cancer test at 36th annual conference of NSGC

Study: Genomic profiling could help identify effective treatments for pediatric gliomas

Link between breast cancer and obesity may be more complex than previously thought

Global Burden of Disease study reveals latest findings on state of world’s health

Continuous glucose monitoring for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes reduces risk of complications for newborns

Expressive writing can prepare the brain to effectively tackle stressful situations, study says

Research: The body's fat-metabolism causes detoxification of harmful substances from blood sugar

Researchers create chimera virus that allows study of molecules to treat cancers

Carbohydrates on surface of malaria parasites could be key to effective vaccine

Study estimates number of premature deaths from diesel car emissions in European countries

Are you a Thinker, Craver, Socializer, Foody or Freewheeler? New Australian dieting study

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