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People with higher empathy process music differently in their brain, shows research

People with higher empathy differ from others in the way their brains process music, according to a study by researchers at Southern Methodist University, Dallas and UCLA

13 Jun 2018

Researchers discover unique process of brain cell death in MS

Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a unique process of brain cell death that affects the cells that are most vulnerable in multiple sclerosis.

13 Jun 2018

Eminent biologist resigns over allegations of gender discrimination and sexual harassment

Eminent biologist and cancer researcher Inder Verma has resigned from the Salk Institute for Biological Sciences in La Jolla, California according to an announcement made by the institute on the 11th of June 2018

13 Jun 2018

Study uncovers new molecular mechanisms of Parkinson's disease

Detailed brain cell analysis has helped researchers uncover new mechanisms thought to underlie Parkinson's disease.

12 Jun 2018

UNC study provides insight into mechanism of CHD4-related heart defects

Heart defects are the most common type of birth defect, and can be caused by mutations in the gene CHD4. Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have now revealed key molecular details of how CHD4 mutations lead to heart defects.

12 Jun 2018

Unique composition of mother's breastmilk may help reduce food sensitization in infants

The unique composition of a mother's breastmilk may help to reduce food sensitization in her infant, report researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine with colleagues in Canada.

12 Jun 2018

Research reveals potential new treatment for drug addiction relapse

Research published in Addiction Biology by scientists at the University of Bath reveals a new potential mechanism for combatting drug addiction relapse.

12 Jun 2018

New method can quickly and accurately detect infections

A new study by Waldemar Gorski, professor and chair of the UTSA Department of Chemistry, and Stanton McHardy, associate professor of research in chemistry and director of the UTSA Center for Innovative Drug Discovery, describes a method that could show quickly and accurately whether a person has been infected with harmful bacteria or other pathogens.

12 Jun 2018

Scientists discover protective mechanism against atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis, the pathological narrowing of blood vessels, is the underlying cause for the majority of strokes and heart attacks, the major causes of mortality worldwide according to the WHO.

12 Jun 2018

Study shows how amyloid aggregates alter brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease

A new study has revealed the mechanism through which amyloid peptide aggregates alter brain cells to cause the harmful effects seen in Alzheimer’s disease.

12 Jun 2018

AbCellera and Denali collaborate to discover new antibodies to fight neurodegenerative diseases

AbCellera Biologics Inc. today announced the successful completion of the first phase of its collaboration with Denali Therapeutics Inc.

12 Jun 2018

Scientists discover first genetic marker for bone tumor

The first genetic marker for the bone tumor, osteoblastoma, has been discovered by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators.

12 Jun 2018

Researchers develop spider silk microcapsules that can deliver vaccine directly to immune cells

To fight cancer, researchers increasingly use vaccines that stimulate the immune system to identify and destroy tumor cells.

12 Jun 2018

Our brains perceive wrinkles around the eyes as more sincere emotions, shows research

Researchers at Western University have shown that our brains are pre-wired to perceive wrinkles around the eyes as conveying more intense and more sincere emotions.

12 Jun 2018

Researchers discover new method to predict chance of cancer treatment success

Doctors are increasingly fighting cancer by stimulating patients' immune systems. SNSF-supported researchers have now discovered a method for predicting the likelihood of treatment success.

12 Jun 2018

Research identifies new genetic variations that could indicate higher prostate cancer risk

As the result of a six-year long research process, Fredrick R. Schumacher, PhD, a cancer epidemiology researcher at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and an international team of more than 100 colleagues have identified 63 new genetic variations that could indicate higher risk of prostate cancer in men of European descent.

12 Jun 2018

Immune response in RA patients linked to inflammation and joint damage

To diagnose rheumatoid arthritis, antibodies to the amino acid citrulline are commonly measured. A new study from Uppsala University shows that a broad mix of different antibodies in the joints is the dominant factor that can be associated with severe inflammation and joint damage.

12 Jun 2018

Hydrogel releases nerve-protecting agent to restore breathing in animal models

One of the most severe outcomes of spinal cord injury from car accidents, sports impacts, or other neck trauma, is losing the ability to control breathing, with patients often requiring artificial ventilation for the rest of their lives.

12 Jun 2018

Scientists find novel tactic with potential for fighting medulloblastoma

Scientists have a new tactic with potential for fighting medulloblastoma, the most common and most aggressive form of brain tumor in children. The results are scheduled for publication in Cancer Cell.

12 Jun 2018

Penn research team identifies novel therapeutic target for heart disease

Changes in cellular struts called microtubules (MT) can affect the stiffness of diseased human heart muscle cells, and reversing these modifications can lessen the stiffness and improve the beating strength of these cells isolated from transplant patients with heart failure, found researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

12 Jun 2018

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People with higher empathy process music differently in their brain, shows research

Researchers discover unique process of brain cell death in MS

Eminent biologist resigns over allegations of gender discrimination and sexual harassment

Study uncovers new molecular mechanisms of Parkinson's disease

UNC study provides insight into mechanism of CHD4-related heart defects

Unique composition of mother's breastmilk may help reduce food sensitization in infants

Research reveals potential new treatment for drug addiction relapse

New method can quickly and accurately detect infections

Scientists discover protective mechanism against atherosclerosis

Study shows how amyloid aggregates alter brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease

AbCellera and Denali collaborate to discover new antibodies to fight neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists discover first genetic marker for bone tumor

Researchers develop spider silk microcapsules that can deliver vaccine directly to immune cells

Our brains perceive wrinkles around the eyes as more sincere emotions, shows research

Researchers discover new method to predict chance of cancer treatment success

Research identifies new genetic variations that could indicate higher prostate cancer risk

Immune response in RA patients linked to inflammation and joint damage

Hydrogel releases nerve-protecting agent to restore breathing in animal models

Scientists find novel tactic with potential for fighting medulloblastoma

Penn research team identifies novel therapeutic target for heart disease

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