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Scientists suggest possibility of naturally acquired immunity against Zika infection

Birth defects in babies born infected with Zika virus remain a major health concern. Now, scientists suggest the possibility that some women in high-risk Zika regions may already be protected and not know it.

16 Nov 2017

Researchers identify new way to reduce risk of complications after joint surgery

Researchers identified a new way to lower the risk of complications after joint surgery, using a simple blood test. Patients with diabetes are more likely to need joint replacement surgery but also have a greater risk of serious complications after surgery, including heart attack, stroke, and wound infections, because of their underlying diabetes.

16 Nov 2017

Research reveals fundamental process used by immune system to recognize invading pathogens

The body's homeland security unit is more thorough than any airport checkpoint. For the first time, scientists have witnessed a mouse immune system protein frisking a snippet of an invading bacterium. The inspection is far more extensive than researchers imagined: the immune system protein, similar to those in humans, scans the bacterial protein in six different ways, ensuring correct identification.

16 Nov 2017

New pain relievers reduce opiate overdose risk

Scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have developed new opioid pain relievers that reduce pain on par with morphine but do not slow or stop breathing - the cause of opiate overdose.

16 Nov 2017

Scientists unveil pathology underlying optic nerve hypoplasia in children

Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI) have revealed the pathology of cells and structures stricken by optic nerve hypoplasia, a leading cause of childhood blindness in developed nations.

16 Nov 2017

Stem cell treatment allows paraplegic rats to walk and regain sensory perception

Engineered tissue containing human stem cells has allowed paraplegic rats to walk independently and regain sensory perception.

16 Nov 2017

Separating side effects could pave way for safe, effective pain medications

Opioid pain relievers can be extremely effective in relieving pain, but can carry a high risk of addiction and ultimately overdose when breathing is suppressed and stops.

16 Nov 2017

UNN researchers explore modeling of cognitive dissonance phenomenon

Lobachevsky University scientists, Associate Professor of the History and Theory of International Relations Department Alexander Petukhov and Head of the Department of Psychophysiology Sofya Polevaya, are studying the modeling of the cognitive dissonance phenomenon.

16 Nov 2017

Discovery of natural molecule could lead to effective treatments for gum disease and atherosclerosis

Resolvin E1, a molecule produced naturally in the body from an omega -3 fish oil, topically applied on gum tissues not only prevents and treats gum disease as previously shown (Hasturk et al 2006 and 2007), but also decreases the likelihood for advanced arterial atherosclerotic plaques to rupture and form a dangerous thrombus or blood clot.

16 Nov 2017

New discovery about immune system could pave way for better allergy treatment

Scientists have made a fundamental discovery about how our body's immune system clears harmful infections.

16 Nov 2017

Common ingredient in laundry detergents may help build bioartificial pancreas to cure type 1 diabetes

Two oxygen-producing compounds – including one that boosts performance in some laundry detergents – might one day play a key role in helping scientists successfully build a bioartificial pancreas in the lab to cure type 1 diabetes.

16 Nov 2017

New discovery may lead to natural products for preventing dental caries

A new discovery may one day lead to natural anticavity products, researchers report. The scientists from West China School of Stomatology and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam have figured out the main active ingredient of Galla Chinensis, a natural herb, and further improved its anti-caries efficacy. The finding is published in The Open Dentistry Journal.

16 Nov 2017

Medical Science News

Scientists suggest possibility of naturally acquired immunity against Zika infection

Researchers identify new way to reduce risk of complications after joint surgery

Research reveals fundamental process used by immune system to recognize invading pathogens

New pain relievers reduce opiate overdose risk

Scientists unveil pathology underlying optic nerve hypoplasia in children

Stem cell treatment allows paraplegic rats to walk and regain sensory perception

Separating side effects could pave way for safe, effective pain medications

UNN researchers explore modeling of cognitive dissonance phenomenon

Discovery of natural molecule could lead to effective treatments for gum disease and atherosclerosis

New discovery about immune system could pave way for better allergy treatment

Common ingredient in laundry detergents may help build bioartificial pancreas to cure type 1 diabetes

New discovery may lead to natural products for preventing dental caries

Penn researchers single out bacterial enzyme behind gut microbiome imbalance linked to Crohn’s disease

Breakthrough research finds that some sugars can be good for you

New oxytocin chemical sensor could be first step towards early diagnosis of autism

New research shows how a gene can fuel obesity in mice

New model provides better understanding of epidemic spreading in realistic circumstances

Asymmetry in human brains may hold key to how we developed language skills

New Kevlar-based hydrogel recreates the magic of natural cartilage

New study identifies chemical receptors in cells to reduce drug resistance

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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