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Researchers discover ‘brake’ that interferes with HIV's development into infectious agent

Viewed with a microscope, the virus faintly resembles a pineapple--the universal symbol of welcome. But HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is anything but that. It has claimed the lives of more than 35 million people so far.

1 Dec 2017

Oral bacteria that lead to periodontal disease linked to higher risk of esophageal cancer

An analysis of bacteria present in the mouth showed that some types of bacteria that lead to periodontal disease were associated with higher risk of esophageal cancer.

1 Dec 2017

Researchers identify vulnerability for glioblastoma subtypes

Glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer, typically fails to respond to treatment or rapidly becomes drug resistant.

1 Dec 2017

Researchers refine method to improve early detection of ovarian cancer

Researchers at Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have refined and, for the first time, run in vivo tests of a method that may allow nanotube-based probes to locate specific tumors in the body.

1 Dec 2017

Scientists identifies new genetic changes that increase risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma

People who inherit genetic changes which alter the function of their immune system are at increased risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma, a major new study reports.

1 Dec 2017

Smartphone addiction may be responsible for an imbalance in the brain, study says

A new study presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) identified an imbalance in the brain chemistry of young people who are addicted to smartphones and the internet.

1 Dec 2017

Guidelines to control opioid prescribing for post-surgery pain

A recent study, conducted at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, suggests that more vigilant prescribing guidelines could reduce the number of opioid pills a patient receives after surgery, whilst still meeting pain management needs.

1 Dec 2017

Anti-aging protein could be used as target for rejuvenating cells in the immune system

Anti-aging proteins have long been shown to protect against age-related diseases, such as cancer, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular disease. A study by researchers at the Gladstone Institutes now reveals that one such protein could also be targeted to rejuvenate cells in the immune system.

1 Dec 2017

New targeted treatment could benefit patients with certain pancreatic tumors

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have shown that a new targeted treatment could benefit patients with certain pancreatic tumors by preventing spread of the cancer and protecting their heart from damage--a direct result of the tumor.

1 Dec 2017

Novel drug combination could enhance immunotherapy responses in patients with lung cancer

Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers and colleagues have identified a novel drug combination therapy that could prime nonsmall cell lung cancers to respond better to immunotherapy.

30 Nov 2017

Papillomaviruses linked to UV light promote development of non-melanoma skin cancer

UV radiation has been known for a long time to be a risk factor for the development of skin cancer. Simultaneous infection with human papillomaviruses (HPV) has also been suspected to promote skin cancer, particularly in organ transplant recipients.

30 Nov 2017

NIH grant supports research on cellular mechanisms governing longevity

The MDI Biological Laboratory has announced that Aric Rogers, Ph.D., has received a grant of $455,000 over two years from the National Institute on Aging, one of the institutes of the National Institutes of Health, for research on the cellular mechanisms governing longevity.

30 Nov 2017

Drug that stimulates neuron pruning promotes goal-directed behavior in mice

A drug that stimulates neuron pruning can nudge mice away from habit-driven behaviors when combined with retraining, neuroscientists have found.

30 Nov 2017

Development of unique hemostatic agent nearing completion

The development of the unique agent called Tectum, which accelerates blood coagulation in a matter of seconds, is nearing completion: scientists of Lobachevsky University are planning to launch in Nizhny Novgorod the production of this unique means for stopping bleeding.

30 Nov 2017

HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

Stellenbosch University researchers have discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly impacts the brain in the early stages of the infection.

30 Nov 2017

Molecule plays double role in maintaining gut health and promoting diseases

A molecule that controls intestinal cell growth plays a dual role maintaining gut health and promoting diseases such as cancer, says a study in eLife.

30 Nov 2017

New vaccine technique can effectively combat breast cancer, mice study shows

A new vaccine technique can fight a certain type of breast cancer in mice. So-called HER2-positive breast cancer accounts for between 20 and 30 per cent of all cases of breast cancer in humans.

30 Nov 2017

Scientists identify two Corynebacteria species as potential targets to improve skin appearance

Today, Amway Corporation, in collaboration with Microbiome Insights, Inc. presented results from two independent epidemiology studies at Happi's Anti-Aging Conference & Tabletop Exhibition, an annual conference that attracts anti-aging industry experts and suppliers.

30 Nov 2017

Scientists find potential neurobiological marker to help recognize PTSD patients

Scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Amsterdam hope to have found a new neurobiological marker to help recognize patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

30 Nov 2017

UM psychologist defends science of neonatal imitation

Since the 1970s, studies have suggested that infants can imitate facial gestures, finger movements, and other actions just hours after birth. University of Miami Assistant Professor Elizabeth Simpson studies this phenomenon, known as neonatal imitation, in babies from birth to one year of life in her Social Cognition Lab in the Department of Psychology's Child Division.

30 Nov 2017

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Researchers discover ‘brake’ that interferes with HIV's development into infectious agent

Oral bacteria that lead to periodontal disease linked to higher risk of esophageal cancer

Researchers identify vulnerability for glioblastoma subtypes

Researchers refine method to improve early detection of ovarian cancer

Scientists identifies new genetic changes that increase risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma

Smartphone addiction may be responsible for an imbalance in the brain, study says

Guidelines to control opioid prescribing for post-surgery pain

Anti-aging protein could be used as target for rejuvenating cells in the immune system

New targeted treatment could benefit patients with certain pancreatic tumors

Novel drug combination could enhance immunotherapy responses in patients with lung cancer

Papillomaviruses linked to UV light promote development of non-melanoma skin cancer

NIH grant supports research on cellular mechanisms governing longevity

Drug that stimulates neuron pruning promotes goal-directed behavior in mice

Development of unique hemostatic agent nearing completion

HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

Molecule plays double role in maintaining gut health and promoting diseases

New vaccine technique can effectively combat breast cancer, mice study shows

Scientists identify two Corynebacteria species as potential targets to improve skin appearance

Scientists find potential neurobiological marker to help recognize PTSD patients

UM psychologist defends science of neonatal imitation

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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