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High fat diet during pregnancy increases breast cancer susceptibility in female progeny, mice study finds

Feeding pregnant female mice a diet high in fat derived from common corn oil resulted in genetic changes that substantially increased breast cancer susceptibility in three generations of female offspring, reports a team of researchers led by scientists at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

3 Jul 2017

Cambridge scientists develop new method for growing and transplanting artificial bile ducts

Cambridge scientists have developed a new method for growing and transplanting artificial bile ducts that could in future be used to help treat liver disease in children, reducing the need for liver transplantation.

3 Jul 2017

Research reveals biological processes that underlie comorbidity between Alzheimer's disease and cancer

Patients with Alzheimer's disease have a higher risk of developing glioblastoma and a lower risk of lung cancer.

3 Jul 2017

Male fish mutating into females - A toxicological fallout from remnants of human medicines in the ecosystems

According to lead researcher in the field of ecotoxicology, human medicines that end up in the ecosystem are causing mutations in the male fish that mutate them into females. Professor Charles Tyler, fish physiologist and eco-toxicologist from Exeter University, has warned that more and more scientists should work on the exact impact of these drugs and chemicals on nature and marine animals.

3 Jul 2017

Potentially harmful nanoparticles found to be present in infant formula products

The study commissioned by Friends of the Earth (FoE) has found that six out of six infant formula samples tested contained nanoparticles, which are believed by FoE to be harmful. However the potential health risks of nanoparticles are disputed by others, who claim there is insufficient evidence to support this.

3 Jul 2017

Increase in male partner’s age associated with decline in cumulative live birth rate, study finds

A new study of IVF couples, conducted in the USA, finds the effects of the age of male partners in cumulative live birth outcomes. The results clearly state that there can be a significant reduction in the chances of live births owing to the increased age of the male partner, also seen with certain younger female age groups whose age has less potency on the effects.

3 Jul 2017

Using quantum imaging to rule out cardiac conditions

In the UK, more than 5% of emergency department visits and up to 40% of emergency admissions are as a direct result of chest pain. Chest pain-related emergency hospital admissions not only create a vast economic burden on healthcare services but also cause huge disruption to inpatient care.

3 Jul 2017

'Brain training' game could help improve memory in patients with patients with amnestic MCI

A 'brain training' game developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could help improve the memory of patients in the very earliest stages of dementia, suggests a study published today in The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology.

3 Jul 2017

Scientists identify neurons that play crucial roles in connecting emotions and sleep

You may have experienced sleepless nights when you were anxious, stressed or too excited. Such emotions are well-known to affect wakefulness and can even cause insomnia, though the underlying mechanisms in our brain have still been unclear.

3 Jul 2017

New study evaluates two additive manufacturing methods for producing fine or coarse textured implants

A new study evaluated two additive manufacturing methods for producing either fine or coarse textured titanium implants and compared the strength of bone integration, interlocking, and torque in rats given one or both types of the implants in the distal femurs.

30 Jun 2017

SCT scientists develop Neo-Islet technology for treating insulin-dependent diabetes

The cover of the July 2017 issue of the journal STEM CELLS Translation Medicine showcases the latest advance toward a functional cure of insulin-dependent diabetes.

30 Jun 2017

Researchers discover biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity

Cleveland Clinic researchers have uncovered a biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity.

30 Jun 2017

Dysfunctional microglia cells contribute to loss of synapses in Alzheimer's disease

Similar to other neurodegenerative disorders, Alzheimer's is a disease in which the cognitive abilities of afflicted persons continuously worsen.

30 Jun 2017

Study reveals link between cardiovascular risk factors and arterial distensibility in adolescence

The longitudinal study on children and adolescents conducted by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku, Finland, is unique worldwide.

30 Jun 2017

Changes in walking speed after concussion not related to function of the brain's motor area

Concussion is a common injury to the brain that can lead to slow movement and reduced balance. These problems can continue for months after a concussion, even though most people feel fully recovered from their concussion within a week or two.

30 Jun 2017

Measuring set of proteins may enable earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder

Measuring a set of proteins in the blood may enable earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study from the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

30 Jun 2017

Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant shows promise for diabetic wound treatment

Members of the Faculty of Biology and A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, a unit of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, have tested on a mouse model a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant, helping to treat diabetic wounds.

29 Jun 2017

New therapeutic approach offers hope for individuals with debilitating bone cancer

An Australian-led research team has demonstrated a new therapeutic approach that can re-build and strengthen bone, offering hope for individuals with the debilitating bone cancer, multiple myeloma.

29 Jun 2017

CWRU researcher receives major NIH grants to develop microscopic drug-delivery systems

Nicole F. Steinmetz, PhD, George J. Picha Professor in Biomaterials, member of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Director of the Center for Bio-Nanotechnology at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, has received two major grants from the National Institutes of Health to develop microscopic drug-delivery systems for patients living with breast cancer, and patients at risk for serious blood clots.

29 Jun 2017

Could human lifespan exceed 115 years?

Last year a high-profile article was published in the journal Nature, looking at longevity or life-spans of humans. The researchers found that 115 years was the maximum that people could live up to. Beyond this, the body functions would decline and end.

29 Jun 2017

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High fat diet during pregnancy increases breast cancer susceptibility in female progeny, mice study finds

Cambridge scientists develop new method for growing and transplanting artificial bile ducts

Research reveals biological processes that underlie comorbidity between Alzheimer's disease and cancer

Male fish mutating into females - A toxicological fallout from remnants of human medicines in the ecosystems

Potentially harmful nanoparticles found to be present in infant formula products

Increase in male partner’s age associated with decline in cumulative live birth rate, study finds

Using quantum imaging to rule out cardiac conditions

'Brain training' game could help improve memory in patients with patients with amnestic MCI

Scientists identify neurons that play crucial roles in connecting emotions and sleep

New study evaluates two additive manufacturing methods for producing fine or coarse textured implants

SCT scientists develop Neo-Islet technology for treating insulin-dependent diabetes

Researchers discover biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity

Dysfunctional microglia cells contribute to loss of synapses in Alzheimer's disease

Study reveals link between cardiovascular risk factors and arterial distensibility in adolescence

Changes in walking speed after concussion not related to function of the brain's motor area

Measuring set of proteins may enable earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder

Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant shows promise for diabetic wound treatment

New therapeutic approach offers hope for individuals with debilitating bone cancer

CWRU researcher receives major NIH grants to develop microscopic drug-delivery systems

Could human lifespan exceed 115 years?

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