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Researchers explore why common antibiotic prescribed for diarrhea is failing

In the world of superbugs (bacteria that has grown resistant to antibiotics) Clostridioides difficile, a bacterium that causes diarrhea and colitis, is among the most stubborn.

27 Feb 2019

Study makes breakthrough in identifying cause of severe child speech impediment

An international study led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute has made a breakthrough in identifying a potential cause of the most severe child speech impediment - apraxia.

27 Feb 2019

Non-invasive technique to accurately study activity in deepest part of the brain

The subcortical areas of the brain, situated in its deepest reaches, remain a mystery. Scientists are aware of the critical role they play in motor, emotional and associative activity but do not know precisely how they work.

27 Feb 2019

Custom-designed proteins may help generate antibodies to inhibit HIV infection

A new way to create proteins that can sneak through HIV's protective coating may be a step toward understanding the key components needed for developing a vaccine for the virus, according to researchers.

27 Feb 2019

Pioneering trial offers hope for patients with Parkinson’s disease

In a pioneering new clinical trial, researchers have succeeded in delivering a cell-restoring drug directly to the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease.

27 Feb 2019

European researchers develop biophotonic system to detect antibiotic allergies

The detection of allergies to antibiotics is currently conducted with a series of in vivo skin tests; they are invasive, and as such, entail inconveniences.

27 Feb 2019

New collaboration aims to prevent life-threatening adverse reactions to medications

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and Banner Health are collaborating to prevent life-threatening adverse reactions to medications.

27 Feb 2019

New study explores stem cells to gain insight into rotator cuff disease

Rotator cuff tears are common injuries, and proper healing of the shoulder muscle is often difficult.

27 Feb 2019

Suppressing cancer-causing protein could correct increased fibrosis in scleroderma patients

A protein known to play a role in cancer may also be increasing fibrosis in scleroderma patients.

27 Feb 2019

Best proven drug to treat schizophrenia could be safely given to African descent people

A study led by researchers at Cardiff University means that more people of African descent who have treatment-resistant schizophrenia could be safely given the drug best proven to manage their symptoms.

27 Feb 2019

New study shows that people with dyslexia have structural dysfunction in subcortical region

Developmental dyslexia is one of the most widespread learning disabilities. Different therapeutic approaches and learning strategies are used to tackle the reading and writing difficulties associated with dyslexia, but to-date it is impossible to cure dyslexia.

27 Feb 2019

Pioneering clinical trials offers hope to restore damaged cells in Parkinson's disease

The three-part multimillion-pound GDNF study was funded by Parkinson's UK with support from The Cure Parkinson's Trust and in association with the North Bristol NHS Trust.

26 Feb 2019

Brain response to mom's voice found to be greatly diminished in children with autism

For most children, the sound of their mother's voice triggers brain activity patterns distinct from those triggered by an unfamiliar voice. But the unique brain response to mom's voice is greatly diminished in children with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

26 Feb 2019

Risk of red meat allergy from tick bites higher than previously thought

New research has shown that the risk of developing a red meat allergy after being bitten by a tick may be much higher than scientists had thought.

26 Feb 2019

$Hip fractures may serve as first sign of undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease$

Hip fractures may serve as first sign of undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease

In a study of older people with no clinical diagnosis or signs of dementia when hospitalized to repair hip fractures, Johns Hopkins researchers say they found biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease in most of the patients’ spinal fluid samples.

26 Feb 2019

Johns Hopkins experts propose new approach to ensure success of precision medicine

Precision medicine is a focus of ongoing debate. In an environment of limited research funds, there are those who believe that precision medicine should be funded because it will improve population health, and those who feel that it shouldn’t, because it won’t.

26 Feb 2019

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Researchers explore why common antibiotic prescribed for diarrhea is failing

Study makes breakthrough in identifying cause of severe child speech impediment

Non-invasive technique to accurately study activity in deepest part of the brain

Custom-designed proteins may help generate antibodies to inhibit HIV infection

Pioneering trial offers hope for patients with Parkinson’s disease

European researchers develop biophotonic system to detect antibiotic allergies

New collaboration aims to prevent life-threatening adverse reactions to medications

New study explores stem cells to gain insight into rotator cuff disease

Suppressing cancer-causing protein could correct increased fibrosis in scleroderma patients

Best proven drug to treat schizophrenia could be safely given to African descent people

New study shows that people with dyslexia have structural dysfunction in subcortical region

Pioneering clinical trials offers hope to restore damaged cells in Parkinson's disease

Brain response to mom's voice found to be greatly diminished in children with autism

Risk of red meat allergy from tick bites higher than previously thought

Hip fractures may serve as first sign of undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease

Johns Hopkins experts propose new approach to ensure success of precision medicine

Biophysicists visualize atomic-level dynamics of largest protein-degrading machine

Least-active neurons play more important role in brain behavior than previously assumed

Newly developed probe looks, acts, and feels so much like real neuron

Novel 3D hydrogel helps researchers to quickly screen potential cancer drugs

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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