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Researchers develop film to prevent bacteria from growing on dental retainers and aligners

Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate to plastic retainers to maintain the perfect smile.

24 May 2018

Unique imaging technique identifies biomarkers of cellular damage done by diabetic retinopathy

What happens to the human retina at the cellular level when it's exposed to the hyperglycemic conditions of diabetes? No known imaging technique has been able to show such biochemical changes – until now.

24 May 2018

Tau mutations may serve as novel risk factor for cancer

Mutations to the protein tau, commonly associated with neurodegenerative disorders, may serve as a novel risk factor for cancer, according to results published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

24 May 2018

Study uncovers why pesticide exposure increases Parkinson's disease risk in some people

A new University of Guelph study has discovered why exposure to pesticides increases some people's risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

24 May 2018

UD researchers examine connection between DNA replication in HPV and cancer

A pair of researchers from the University of Delaware Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences are investigating genetic variations in DNA replication of human papillomaviruses and its correlation with HPV-related cancers.

23 May 2018

Penn investigators discover source of immune molecule involved in nasal polyps, asthma

A new discovery about how the immune system responds to common sinus infections and asthma could explain why patients develop these issues in the first place and ultimately may lead to improved targeted therapies.

23 May 2018

Study explores brain chemistry of alcohol exposure in people with family history of AUD

People with a family history of alcohol use disorder release more dopamine in the brain's main reward center in response to the expectation of alcohol than people diagnosed with the disorder, or healthy people without any family history of AUD, reports a new study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging.

23 May 2018

Study identifies new mechanism involved in development of Lou Gehrig's disease

A new Tel Aviv University study identifies a previously unknown mechanism involved in the development of Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

23 May 2018

Scientists develop lab-based system to study mechanisms of common liver disease

Scientists have developed a lab-based system for studying the most common type of liver disease, paving the way for research into new therapies.

23 May 2018

Skin responsible for uptake of cancer-causing compounds during barbecuing than lungs

With summer coming, it's only a matter of time before the smells and tastes of barbecued foods dominate the neighborhood. But there's a downside to grilling that can literally get under your skin.

23 May 2018

Small part of cellular protein that helps form long-term memories also drives neurodegeneration

Scientists have just discovered that a small region of a cellular protein that helps long-term memories form also drives the neurodegeneration seen in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This small part of the Ataxin-2 protein thus works for good and for bad.

23 May 2018

New study unravels secrets of HIV's persistence

Thanks to advances in the development of anti-retroviral therapy (ART), patients with HIV are living longer than ever before. And yet, even in patients on very effective, long-term ART, HIV persists, requiring patients to take antiviral medication life-long.

23 May 2018

Compassion meditation training may increase brain’s resilience to suffering of other people

It can be distressing to witness the pain of family, friends or even strangers going through a hard time. But what if, just like strengthening a muscle or learning a new hobby, we could train ourselves to be more compassionate and calm in the face of others' suffering?

23 May 2018

Malaria-causing parasite seeks refuge inside the liver to replicate and survive

When the malaria-causing Plasmodium parasite first slips into the human bloodstream, injected by the bite of an infected mosquito, it does not immediately target red blood cells.

23 May 2018

Study: Subtle hearing deficits can change the brains of young people

Cranking up your headphones or scrambling for a front-row spot at rock shows could be damaging more than your hearing.

23 May 2018

Researchers create new modeling framework that takes a zoonotic perspective on Ebola

Javier Buceta, associate professor of bioengineering, Paolo Bocchini, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, and postdoctoral student Graziano Fiorillo of Lehigh University have created a modeling framework that takes a zoonotic perspective on Ebola.

23 May 2018

Slower rates of stimulation may be more effective in brain therapy, suggests research

One of the promising non-invasive brain therapeutic methods is the repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation. During such a procedure, a magnetic coil is placed near the head of the patient and a magnetic pulse is transmitted to a specific damaged region of the brain.

23 May 2018

Researchers develop injectable bandage to stop fatal blood loss, activate wound healing

While several products are available to quickly seal surface wounds, rapidly stopping fatal internal bleeding has proven more difficult.

22 May 2018

Schizophrenics' blood samples feature genetic material from more types of microorganisms

The blood of schizophrenia patients features genetic material from more types of microorganisms than that of people without the debilitating mental illness, research at Oregon State University has found.

22 May 2018

Researcher develops nanoparticle-based tags to detect viruses and cancer with high sensitivity

How can we detect cancer and viruses with high sensitivity? Physical chemist Laura Fabris - an associate professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and principal investigator of the Fabris NanoBio Group - is addressing this very question.

22 May 2018

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Researchers develop film to prevent bacteria from growing on dental retainers and aligners

Unique imaging technique identifies biomarkers of cellular damage done by diabetic retinopathy

Tau mutations may serve as novel risk factor for cancer

Study uncovers why pesticide exposure increases Parkinson's disease risk in some people

UD researchers examine connection between DNA replication in HPV and cancer

Penn investigators discover source of immune molecule involved in nasal polyps, asthma

Study explores brain chemistry of alcohol exposure in people with family history of AUD

Study identifies new mechanism involved in development of Lou Gehrig's disease

Scientists develop lab-based system to study mechanisms of common liver disease

Skin responsible for uptake of cancer-causing compounds during barbecuing than lungs

Small part of cellular protein that helps form long-term memories also drives neurodegeneration

New study unravels secrets of HIV's persistence

Compassion meditation training may increase brain’s resilience to suffering of other people

Malaria-causing parasite seeks refuge inside the liver to replicate and survive

Study: Subtle hearing deficits can change the brains of young people

Researchers create new modeling framework that takes a zoonotic perspective on Ebola

Slower rates of stimulation may be more effective in brain therapy, suggests research

Researchers develop injectable bandage to stop fatal blood loss, activate wound healing

Schizophrenics' blood samples feature genetic material from more types of microorganisms

Researcher develops nanoparticle-based tags to detect viruses and cancer with high sensitivity

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