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Research shows blocking DNA repair improves radiation therapy for glioblastomas

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have demonstrated in both cancer cell lines and in mice that blocking critical DNA repair mechanisms could improve the effectiveness of radiation therapy for highly fatal brain tumors called glioblastomas.

9 Apr 2014

Scientists seek broad, versatile countermeasures effective against several kinds of viruses, other pathogens

A group of University of Washington scientists is seeking broad, versatile countermeasures effective against several different kinds of viruses and other pathogens. The investigators are part of a national push for faster responses to unexpected infectious agents.

9 Apr 2014

Scientists work together to get a better understanding of Parkinson's disease

Each day, 80 people are newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) in the UK and one in 20 will be under the age of 40.

9 Apr 2014

Alcohol/sex frequency may cause resistance to HIV-prevention counseling

The cartoon character Homer J. Simpson once said "Alcohol: The source of, and solution to, all of life's problems."

9 Apr 2014

Research uncovers bacteria in breast tissue associated with cancer

A unique population of microbes in the female breast may lay the groundwork for understanding how this bacterial community contributes to health and disease, according to a new study out of Western University (London, Canada).

9 Apr 2014

New USDA mandate calls for access to free drinking water during lunchtime at schools

A new USDA mandate calling for access to free drinking water during lunchtime at schools participating in the National School Lunch Program went into effect at the start of the 2011-12 school year.

9 Apr 2014

Researchers develop computational model of part of brain responsible for motor decision-making

Talking or reading. Texting a message or listening. The dilemma of choosing between various tasks is not an invention of the modern information age. Humans and all vertebrates have to prioritise their actions.

9 Apr 2014

UCSF launches Brain Health Registry to advance neuroscience research

A new online project led by researchers at UC San Francisco promises to dramatically cut the time and cost of conducting clinical trials for brain diseases, while also helping scientists analyze and track the brain functions of thousands of volunteers over time.

9 Apr 2014

NREF president receives Harvey Cushing Medal from AANS

Each year, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) recognizes a neurosurgeon who has made significant contributions to the neurosurgical specialty through leadership, service and dedication.

9 Apr 2014

Depression linked to poor self-management in patients with diabetes

Adult patients with diabetes who trust their medical provider and feel included in treatment decisions are significantly more likely to take and maintain a newly prescribed antidepressant medication, according to a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

9 Apr 2014

Findings confirm importance of brain activity during sleep for memory strength and accuracy

The sense of smell might seem intuitive, almost something you take for granted. But researchers from NYU Langone Medical Center have found that memory of specific odors depends on the ability of the brain to learn, process and recall accurately and effectively during slow-wave sleep — a deep sleep characterized by slow brain waves.

9 Apr 2014

EASL to present online HCV management recommendations at the ILCTM

The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) will this week be announcing new on-line recommendations on the management of hepatitis C (HCV) at the International Liver Congress- (ILC).

9 Apr 2014

Researchers receive NIH grant for pediatric acute myelogenous leukemia treatment

A $1.92 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was awarded to a research team that focuses on new approaches for treatment of relapsed pediatric acute myelogenous leukemia (rAML), led by Yang Liu, PhD, Bothworth Chair and Director of the Center for Cancer and Immunology Research (CCIR) at Children's Research Institute of Children's National Health System, and Reuven Schore, MD, member of CCIR and attending physician in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Program of the Division of Oncology of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

9 Apr 2014

Taking care of grandkids one day a week helps keep grandmothers mentally sharp, shows study

Taking care of grandkids one day a week helps keep grandmothers mentally sharp, finds a study from the Women's Healthy Aging Project study in Australia, published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

9 Apr 2014

Researcher wins 2014 Abraham White Distinguished Science Award for contributions in treatment of neurological diseases

Michael Chopp, Ph.D., scientific director of the Henry Ford Neuroscience Institute at Henry Ford Hospital, won the 2014 Abraham White Distinguished Science Award for his discovery of the role of a protein in the treatment of brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.

9 Apr 2014

DNA modifications in blood are directly related to changes in brain tissues, say researchers

Johns Hopkins researchers say they have confirmed suspicions that DNA modifications found in the blood of mice exposed to high levels of stress hormone — and showing signs of anxiety — are directly related to changes found in their brain tissues.

9 Apr 2014

MD Anderson forms research alliance with GSK to identify new therapeutic approaches to combat cancer

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced today it formed a research alliance with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a global leader in pharmaceutical development, to strengthen its efforts in advancing therapies that train the body's immune system to combat cancer.

9 Apr 2014

Herpes simplex viral therapy in conjunction with radiation proves effective in treating malignant gliomas

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham report a genetically engineered herpes simplex viral therapy is safe when used in conjunction with radiation in the treatment of malignant gliomas, one of the most deadly forms of brain cancer.

9 Apr 2014

Novel study uncovers way coughs and sneezes stay airborne for long distances

The next time you feel a sneeze coming on, raise your elbow to cover up that multiphase turbulent buoyant cloud you're about to expel.

9 Apr 2014

Study shows critical role of immune system in protecting against viruses and cancer cells

A team of researchers at the IRCM, led by Andr- Veillette, MD, explains how our immune system kills abnormal blood cells. Their discovery, recently published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, could eventually lead to new treatment avenues for leukemia, lymphoma and certain types of infectious viral diseases.

9 Apr 2014

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Research shows blocking DNA repair improves radiation therapy for glioblastomas

Scientists seek broad, versatile countermeasures effective against several kinds of viruses, other pathogens

Scientists work together to get a better understanding of Parkinson's disease

Alcohol/sex frequency may cause resistance to HIV-prevention counseling

Research uncovers bacteria in breast tissue associated with cancer

New USDA mandate calls for access to free drinking water during lunchtime at schools

Researchers develop computational model of part of brain responsible for motor decision-making

UCSF launches Brain Health Registry to advance neuroscience research

NREF president receives Harvey Cushing Medal from AANS

Depression linked to poor self-management in patients with diabetes

Findings confirm importance of brain activity during sleep for memory strength and accuracy

EASL to present online HCV management recommendations at the ILCTM

Researchers receive NIH grant for pediatric acute myelogenous leukemia treatment

Taking care of grandkids one day a week helps keep grandmothers mentally sharp, shows study

Researcher wins 2014 Abraham White Distinguished Science Award for contributions in treatment of neurological diseases

DNA modifications in blood are directly related to changes in brain tissues, say researchers

MD Anderson forms research alliance with GSK to identify new therapeutic approaches to combat cancer

Herpes simplex viral therapy in conjunction with radiation proves effective in treating malignant gliomas

Novel study uncovers way coughs and sneezes stay airborne for long distances

Study shows critical role of immune system in protecting against viruses and cancer cells

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

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