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Stem cells derived from patients could lead to new treatments for congenital muscular dystrophies

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London and University College London have shown that using stem cells derived from patients could help find new treatments for a group of congenital muscular dystrophies.

30 Sep 2019

'Good' cholesterol reverses atherosclerosis in the blood vessels of mice with diabetes

Increasing levels of a simplified version of "good" cholesterol reversed disease in the blood vessels of mice with diabetes, a new study finds.

30 Sep 2019

Paving the way towards new cancer radiation therapy using X-rays and nanoparticles

An element called gadolinium delivered into cancer cells releases killer electrons when hit by specially tuned X-rays. The approach, published in the journal Scientific Reports, could pave the way towards a new cancer radiation therapy.

30 Sep 2019

New method can help detect melanoma cells in skin tumors

Melanoma is the least common but one of the most deadly skin cancers. It accounts for only about one percent of all cases globally, but the majority of skin cancer deaths.

30 Sep 2019

Study reveals molecular mechanism of cancer malignancy and development of leukemia

A Waseda University-led research uncovered the molecular mechanism of how a particular cancer-causing oncogene could trigger an onset of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

30 Sep 2019

New blood test shows ability to accurately detect numerous types of cancer

A new blood test in development has shown ability to screen for numerous types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy, a trial of the test shows.

28 Sep 2019

Study sheds light on the olfactory importance of newborns’ heads in facilitating bonding

A team led by Kobe University Professor Mamiko Ozaki (Department of Biology, Graduate School of Science) has become the first to identify the chemical makeup of the odors produced by newborn babies' heads.

27 Sep 2019

NAU researchers aim to find microbial link between two common respiratory diseases

Asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis- sinus inflammation that lasts for at least three months- are serious and costly diseases, and both are on the rise. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, CRS affects up to 16 percent of the U.S. adult population and eats up a staggering 5 percent of the country's health care budget each year.

27 Sep 2019

New flexible vein-graft anastomosis model shows how blood turbulence could be mitigated

Patients with kidney failure often require arteriovenous grafts to be connected to dialysis machines for their lifesaving treatment. However, one common problem with the artificial tubes is they can induce dangerous blood clotting.

27 Sep 2019

Novel nanogels could precisely deliver therapeutic treatments to cancer patients

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed new guidelines for fabricating nanoscale gel materials, or nanogels, that can deliver numerous therapeutic treatments to treat cancer in a precise manner.

27 Sep 2019

Scientists discover T cell homing beacons for lungs

Scientists have identified a pair of molecules critical for T cells, part of the immune system, to travel to and populate the lungs. A potential application could be strengthening vaccines against respiratory pathogens such as influenza.

27 Sep 2019

Study uncovers molecule linking weight gain to gut bacteria

UT Southwestern researchers have found a key driver of the crosstalk that helps synchronize the absorption of nutrients in the gut with the rhythms of the Earth's day-night light cycle.

27 Sep 2019

Lifelong choline supplementation holds potential to prevent Alzheimer's disease

In a new study, Biodesign researchers reveal that a lifelong dietary regimen of choline holds the potential to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

27 Sep 2019

Human aging processes may hinder cancer development, study finds

A new study, published in Aging Cell, has found that human aging processes may hinder cancer development.

27 Sep 2019

Healthy neurons form surprising connections with aggressive brain cancer cells

In a collaborative study by the University of Bergen, Universität Heidelberg and Das Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum in Germany, researchers discovered that cancer cells in the brain communicate with healthy brain cells in a different way than previously assumed.

27 Sep 2019

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Stem cells derived from patients could lead to new treatments for congenital muscular dystrophies

'Good' cholesterol reverses atherosclerosis in the blood vessels of mice with diabetes

Paving the way towards new cancer radiation therapy using X-rays and nanoparticles

New method can help detect melanoma cells in skin tumors

Study reveals molecular mechanism of cancer malignancy and development of leukemia

New blood test shows ability to accurately detect numerous types of cancer

Study sheds light on the olfactory importance of newborns’ heads in facilitating bonding

NAU researchers aim to find microbial link between two common respiratory diseases

New flexible vein-graft anastomosis model shows how blood turbulence could be mitigated

Novel nanogels could precisely deliver therapeutic treatments to cancer patients

Scientists discover T cell homing beacons for lungs

Study uncovers molecule linking weight gain to gut bacteria

Lifelong choline supplementation holds potential to prevent Alzheimer's disease

Human aging processes may hinder cancer development, study finds

Healthy neurons form surprising connections with aggressive brain cancer cells

Researchers identify genetic variants related to starting point of Parkinson's disease

Large-scale Autism study reveals inaccuracies in screening tests

Stem cells lost in freezer malfunction: hospital apologizes and offers full support

How tau protein causes brain damage in Alzheimer’s disease

Hope for an artificial hand with new simulation

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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