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New research explains how tumors may impair ability of the liver to respond to caloric deprivation

One of the worst cruelties of lethal cancer is the phenomenon called wasting, or in medical terms, cachexia (pronounced ka-CHEX-ia), in which a patient seems literally to diminish in bodily terms as the cancer ravages one or more internal organs.

8 Nov 2016

Researchers discover genetic alterations in autism gene that reduces brain activity

Scientists at McMaster University's Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute in collaboration with Sick Children's Hospital have discovered genetic alterations in the gene DIXDC1 in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

8 Nov 2016

UPCI scientists reveal how cancer cells hijack DNA repair pathways to stay alive

Research by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute has revealed how cancer cells hijack DNA repair pathways to prevent telomeres, the endcaps of chromosomes, from shortening, thus allowing the tumor to spread. The findings are published today in the journal Cell Reports.

8 Nov 2016

Tailored dose-dense chemotherapy does not improve breast cancer recurrence-free survival

Among women with high-risk early breast cancer, the use of tailored dose-dense chemotherapy compared with standard adjuvant chemotherapy did not result in a statistically significant improvement in breast cancer recurrence-free survival, and nonhematologic toxic effects were more frequent in the tailored dose-dense group, according to a study appearing in the November 8 issue of JAMA.

8 Nov 2016

Nutrient-fortified donor milk does not improve neurodevelopment in VLBW babies, study finds

Among very low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants, the use of supplemental donor milk compared with formula did not improve neurodevelopment at 18 months, according to a study appearing in the November 8 issue of JAMA.

8 Nov 2016

ASH partners with other organizations to address knowledge gaps in AML care

The American Society of Hematology has partnered with several organizations on independent educational programming designed to help address knowledge gaps in the diagnosis and treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

8 Nov 2016

Caltech researchers develop new technique that increases safety of TCR gene therapy

The human body produces T cells to recognize and fight disease. Each T cell has a unique T cell receptor (or TCR) on its surface that surveils small fragments of proteins presented by other cells.

8 Nov 2016

Lower drug copays lead to reduction in hospitalizations among indigenous people in Australia

A new study finds that in regions where indigenous Australians most readily accepted a government incentive to lower drug copayments, hospitalizations to treat the population's chronic conditions declined by 40 percent in just two years.

8 Nov 2016

Television cooking shows miss opportunity to model proper safety measures

Television cooking shows are an important resource for home cooks, but if these shows fail to model recommended food safety measures, it may lead to poor practices among consumers.

8 Nov 2016

Research reveals new molecular mechanisms of Huntington's disease

The research just published by a group of scientists from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain, led by Eulàlia Martí, in cooperation with researchers from the University of Barcelona (UB) and August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), has brought to light new information on the molecular mechanisms that cause Huntington’s disease, and defines new pathways to therapy discovery.

8 Nov 2016

Single gene therapy for lipoprotein lipase deficiency reduces severity and frequency of pancreatitis

Over a 6-year period, patients with the genetic disease lipoprotein lipase deficiency (LPLD) who received a single gene therapy treatment of alipogene tiparvovec had a marked reduction in the severity and frequency of pancreatitis.

8 Nov 2016

Mobile technologies for self-management alone may not solve problem of diabetes, says ITM researcher

Next Monday (14 November) is World Diabetes Day. Globally about 442 million people live with this chronic condition, most of them in low-income countries, where health systems often function poorly.

8 Nov 2016

Study examines link between vaping and subsequent heavy cigarette smoking among adolescents

In a study appearing in the November 8 issue of JAMA, Adam M. Leventhal, Ph.D., of the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, and colleagues examined associations of e-cigarette vaping with subsequent smoking frequency and heavy smoking among adolescents.

8 Nov 2016

Collapse of MAM is common pathological hallmark to certain inherited forms of ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an adult onset, fetal neurodegenerative disease that selectively affects motor neurons.

8 Nov 2016

Mild to moderate rise in blood fats increases risk of developing acute pancreatitis

New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that mild to moderate levels of blood fats equals an increased risk developing acute pancreatitis. It is far more serious than we previously believed it to be, according to the professor behind the study.

8 Nov 2016

Study supports idea that humans have heightened visual awareness of snakes

Some studies have suggested that the visual systems of humans and other primates are finely tuned to identify dangerous creatures such as snakes and spiders. This is understandable because, among our ancestors, those who were more able to see and avoid these animals would have been more likely to pass on their genes to the next generation.

8 Nov 2016

Research shows new role for plasmids in antibiotic resistance

A new study led by scientists at the University of Oxford has found that small DNA molecules known as plasmids are one of the key culprits in spreading the major global health threat of antibiotic resistance.

8 Nov 2016

Telephone-based intervention holds potential to help military members struggling with alcohol abuse

Alcohol abuse is pervasive in the military, where a culture of heavy drinking and the stress of deployment lead many soldiers down a troubled path.

8 Nov 2016

Neuroscientists propose collaborative ‘big science’ approach to unravel great mysteries of the brain

The time is ripe, the communication technology is available, for teams from different labs and different countries to join efforts and apply new forms of grassroots collaborative research in brain science.

8 Nov 2016

Scientists use latest sequencing technology to review genetic makeup of ataxias syndrome

According to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology, Northwestern Medicine scientists have examined more than a century of data of the genetic makeup of ataxias, a neurodegenerative disorder, to better understand the different forms of this devastating disease and how it affects patients.

8 Nov 2016

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New research explains how tumors may impair ability of the liver to respond to caloric deprivation

Researchers discover genetic alterations in autism gene that reduces brain activity

UPCI scientists reveal how cancer cells hijack DNA repair pathways to stay alive

Tailored dose-dense chemotherapy does not improve breast cancer recurrence-free survival

Nutrient-fortified donor milk does not improve neurodevelopment in VLBW babies, study finds

ASH partners with other organizations to address knowledge gaps in AML care

Caltech researchers develop new technique that increases safety of TCR gene therapy

Lower drug copays lead to reduction in hospitalizations among indigenous people in Australia

Television cooking shows miss opportunity to model proper safety measures

Research reveals new molecular mechanisms of Huntington's disease

Single gene therapy for lipoprotein lipase deficiency reduces severity and frequency of pancreatitis

Mobile technologies for self-management alone may not solve problem of diabetes, says ITM researcher

Study examines link between vaping and subsequent heavy cigarette smoking among adolescents

Collapse of MAM is common pathological hallmark to certain inherited forms of ALS

Mild to moderate rise in blood fats increases risk of developing acute pancreatitis

Study supports idea that humans have heightened visual awareness of snakes

Research shows new role for plasmids in antibiotic resistance

Telephone-based intervention holds potential to help military members struggling with alcohol abuse

Neuroscientists propose collaborative ‘big science’ approach to unravel great mysteries of the brain

Scientists use latest sequencing technology to review genetic makeup of ataxias syndrome

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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