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Scientists use hair-thin fiber endoscope to gain insights into hardly-accessible brain structures

It is the first time, scientists are able to achieve high-resolution observations of neuronal structures inside deep brain areas of living mice - by the use of the most minimally invasive endoscopic probe reported thus far.

28 Nov 2018

UT Southwestern researchers discover enzyme that promotes tumor growth

UT Southwestern researchers have found that an enzyme on the surface of some lung cancer cells helps feed the cancer, making it a tempting treatment target.

28 Nov 2018

Researchers reveal previously unknown genetic effect that can raise or reduce risk of heart disease

Atherosclerotic disease, the slow and silent hardening and narrowing of the arteries, is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, responsible for more than 15 million deaths each year, including an estimated 610,000 people in the United States.

28 Nov 2018

Scientists visualize action of immune cells in response to cancer cell proliferation

As tumors develop, they evolve genetically. How does the immune system act when faced with tumor cells? How does it exert pressure on the genetic diversity of cancer cells? Scientists from the Institut Pasteur and Inserm used in vivo video techniques and cell-specific staining to visualize the action of immune cells in response to the proliferation of cancer cells.

28 Nov 2018

Scientists restore breathing, forelimb function in animal models of chronic spinal cord injury

Millions of people worldwide are living with chronic spinal cord injuries, with 250,000 to 500,000 new cases each year--most from vehicle crashes or falls.

28 Nov 2018

Pitt research team explores whether 'active wrinkles' may help improve synthetic graft design

During a coronary bypass procedure, surgeons redirect blood flow using an autologous bypass graft, most often derived from the patient's own veins. However, in certain situations where the patient does not have a suitable vein, surgeons must rely on synthetic vascular grafts which, while life-saving, are more prone to clot formation that eventually obstructs the graft.

28 Nov 2018

MGH researchers use advanced imaging technology to measure magnetite levels in the brain

Investigators at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital have used magnetoencephalography - a technology that measures brain activity by detecting the weak magnetic fields produced by the brain's normal electrical currents - to measure levels of the iron-based mineral called magnetite in the human brain.

28 Nov 2018

Study provides new understanding of rotavirus infections in newborns

Using a multidisciplinary approach, an international team of researchers from several institutions, including Baylor College of Medicine, reveals that complex interactions between sugars and the microbiome in human milk influence neonatal rotavirus infection.

28 Nov 2018

Scientists identify clues to brain changes in depression

In new pre-clinical research, scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, led by Scott Thompson, PhD, Professor of Physiology, have identified changes in brain activity linked to the pleasure and reward system.

28 Nov 2018

Lipid that helps keep skin cell turnover on track may aid in psoriasis

A lipid that helps keep skin cell turnover on track may help restore healthy turnover in psoriasis, investigators say.

28 Nov 2018

Electrical impulses to the olfactory bulb can provide sense of smell, research shows

Physicians at Massachusetts Eye and Ear have, for the first time, induced a sense of smell in humans by using electrodes in the nose to stimulate nerves in the olfactory bulb, a structure in the brain where smell information from the nose is processed and sent to deeper regions of brain.

27 Nov 2018

Study provides new way to treat multiple sclerosis

Nerve cells stripped of their insulation can no longer carry vital information, leading to the numbness, weakness and vision problems often associated with multiple sclerosis. A new study shows an overlooked source may be able to replace that lost insulation and provide a new way to treat diseases like MS.

27 Nov 2018

Ground-breaking computer models could boost treatment of common cardiac condition

Ground-breaking computer models that simulate the workings of individual patients' hearts could boost treatment of a common cardiac condition that affects a million people in the UK and countless more worldwide.

27 Nov 2018

Study reveals mechanism by which malaria parasite converts from its asexual to sexual form

A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) - an institution supported by "la Caixa" Foundation- reveals a new mechanism by which the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum converts from its asexual to its sexual form, which can be transmitted to the mosquito.

27 Nov 2018

Study: Intermittent fasting not superior to conventional calorie restriction diets

Intermittent fasting helps lose weight and promotes health. However, it is not superior to conventional calorie restriction diets, scientists from the German Cancer Research Center and Heidelberg University Hospital have found out in a study called HELENA - the largest investigation on intermittent fasting to date.

27 Nov 2018

Study provides insights into the mechanism of Gip1 interaction with G proteins

Heterotrimeric G proteins are important in G protein-coupled receptor signaling, which plays many roles in the detection of various environmental stimuli, including hormones, neurotransmitters, light, smells, and chemical signals.

27 Nov 2018

D-serine produced by gut microbiota protects against acute kidney injury, show study

The kidney is an organ not only for excreting body waste by urine but also for maintaining body homeostasis in close cooperation with other organs.

27 Nov 2018

Research may pave way for development of potent weapons against cancer

Despite significant advances in cancer research, the disease continues to exact a devastating toll. Because cancer is a disease of the body's own cells, which mutate and develop under evolutionary pressure, conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation often leave behind a residue of resistant cells that go on to expand and wreak havoc.

27 Nov 2018

Discovery would help specify role of genetics in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders

Neurobiologists from I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University confirmed that stress in early age affects the mice with activated and deactivated CDH13 gene in different ways.

27 Nov 2018

Using molecular targeting approach to kill melanoma cells

In 1960, scientists described the "Philadelphia chromosome" that causes chronic myeloid leukemia, and in 2001 the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug imatinib to disable the action of this cancer-causing genetic change.

27 Nov 2018

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Scientists use hair-thin fiber endoscope to gain insights into hardly-accessible brain structures

UT Southwestern researchers discover enzyme that promotes tumor growth

Researchers reveal previously unknown genetic effect that can raise or reduce risk of heart disease

Scientists visualize action of immune cells in response to cancer cell proliferation

Scientists restore breathing, forelimb function in animal models of chronic spinal cord injury

Pitt research team explores whether 'active wrinkles' may help improve synthetic graft design

MGH researchers use advanced imaging technology to measure magnetite levels in the brain

Study provides new understanding of rotavirus infections in newborns

Scientists identify clues to brain changes in depression

Lipid that helps keep skin cell turnover on track may aid in psoriasis

Electrical impulses to the olfactory bulb can provide sense of smell, research shows

Study provides new way to treat multiple sclerosis

Ground-breaking computer models could boost treatment of common cardiac condition

Study reveals mechanism by which malaria parasite converts from its asexual to sexual form

Study: Intermittent fasting not superior to conventional calorie restriction diets

Study provides insights into the mechanism of Gip1 interaction with G proteins

D-serine produced by gut microbiota protects against acute kidney injury, show study

Research may pave way for development of potent weapons against cancer

Discovery would help specify role of genetics in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders

Using molecular targeting approach to kill melanoma cells

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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