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Researchers discover new gene associated with aortic aneurysms

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has identified a new gene linked to human aortic aneurysms. By combining comprehensive genetic studies in the fruit fly, dataset searches and analysis of diseased human aortic tissue, the researchers shed light on mechanisms not previously known to be associated with this devastating disease.

24 Apr 2018

Hippo pathway plays essential role in embryonic development of the mouse heart

Using a technology that provides a 'high-resolution view' of the status of individual cells, a team of researchers has gained new insights into the embryonic development of the mouse heart.

24 Apr 2018

EMBL scientists develop new illumination method to manage neuropathic pain

Imagine that the movement of a single hair on your arm causes severe pain. For patients with neuropathic pain - a chronic illness affecting 7 to 8% of the European population, with no effective treatment - this can be a daily reality.

24 Apr 2018

Imagined and real movements have similar brain mechanisms, research suggests

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that imagined movements can change our perception in the same way as real, executed movements do.

24 Apr 2018

Researchers find role of iron storage gene in slowing down prostate cancer growth

An abnormally high level of iron in the body is associated with prostate cancer, and researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore may have uncovered the mechanism to explain this link.

24 Apr 2018

Scientists develop tissue-engineered models to better understand cancer metastases

Cancer that has spread, or metastasized, from its original site to other tissues and organs in the body is a leading cause of cancer death.

24 Apr 2018

Researchers design creative new approach to regenerate injured hearts

Heart disease is a major global health problem--myocardial infarction annually affects more than one million people in the U.S. alone, and there is still no effective treatment.

24 Apr 2018

Alcoholic drinks affect oral bacteria tied to diseases

When compared with nondrinkers, men and women who had one or more alcoholic drinks per day had an overabundance of oral bacteria linked to gum disease, some cancers, and heart disease. By contrast, drinkers had fewer bacteria known to check the growth of other, harmful germs.

24 Apr 2018

Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells combined with fibrin matrix influences restoration of motor functions

The research team used model spinal cord injuries in rats for their purposes. As a result, it was found out that therapy by adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells combined with fibrin matrix influences the restoration of motor functions.

24 Apr 2018

Gene related to high fatality could be used as biomarker in patients with P. aeruginosa infection

Researchers discovered an easily measured gene linked to a high fatality rate, which could be used as a novel prognostic biomarker in patients with a Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) bloodstream infection, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

23 Apr 2018

Researchers identify superior blood-based biomarker for assessing sports-related concussions

A high-sensitive blood test can aid concussed hockey players when it might be safe to return to play. In a study published by the journal Neurology, researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden, has identified a superior blood-based biomarker for assessing subtle brain injury.

23 Apr 2018

Promising cell study may offer new opportunities for treating Parkinson's disease

For the first-time there is the prospect of medical doctors and researchers being able to alleviate the serious symptoms that follow with Parkinson's disease.

23 Apr 2018

Exposure to toxin found in sheep may be linked to development of MS

Exposure to a toxin primarily found in sheep could be linked to the development of multiple sclerosis in humans, new research suggests.

23 Apr 2018

Hacking 'drug trafficking' system could increase effectiveness of diabetes treatment

Making tiny changes to existing diabetes treatments can alter how they interact with cells, and potentially make the medicines more effective.

23 Apr 2018

Role of midbrain in encoding identity errors

When scientist Thorsten Kahnt was a high school student in Nuremberg, Germany, his friend Christian sported chin-length, curly brown hair. Then one day Christian appeared with newly buzzed hair, only half an inch long.

23 Apr 2018

Scientists examine how specific eating patterns could help fight cancer and obesity

What we eat plays a significant role in our health. The Experimental Biology 2018 meeting (EB 2018) will showcase new research into how diet could be used to fight cancer and how specific eating patterns can encourage weight loss.

23 Apr 2018

Low concentrations of antibiotics can develop high antibiotic resistance in bacteria

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a global and growing problem in health care. To be able to prevent further development of resistance developing, it is important to understand where and how antibiotic resistance in bacteria arises.

23 Apr 2018

Vitamin D and magnesium supplements provide right nutritional support to athletes

Professional athletes push their bodies to the limit every time they train and compete, so ensuring that they have the right nutritional support to help them perform and recover faster is key.

From BetterYou Ltd 23 Apr 2018

Salamander study provides clues for treating spinal cord injuries

One of the most vexing problems with spinal cord injuries is that the human body does not rebuild nerves once they have been damaged. Other animals, on the other hand, seem to have no problem repairing broken neurons.

23 Apr 2018

Study uncovers possible source of gender differences in migraines

Of the more than 38 million Americans who experience migraine headaches, 28 million are women. Compared to men, women also experience more frequent and severe migraines and don't respond as well to drug treatments.

23 Apr 2018

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Researchers discover new gene associated with aortic aneurysms

Hippo pathway plays essential role in embryonic development of the mouse heart

EMBL scientists develop new illumination method to manage neuropathic pain

Imagined and real movements have similar brain mechanisms, research suggests

Researchers find role of iron storage gene in slowing down prostate cancer growth

Scientists develop tissue-engineered models to better understand cancer metastases

Researchers design creative new approach to regenerate injured hearts

Alcoholic drinks affect oral bacteria tied to diseases

Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells combined with fibrin matrix influences restoration of motor functions

Gene related to high fatality could be used as biomarker in patients with P. aeruginosa infection

Researchers identify superior blood-based biomarker for assessing sports-related concussions

Promising cell study may offer new opportunities for treating Parkinson's disease

Exposure to toxin found in sheep may be linked to development of MS

Hacking 'drug trafficking' system could increase effectiveness of diabetes treatment

Role of midbrain in encoding identity errors

Scientists examine how specific eating patterns could help fight cancer and obesity

Low concentrations of antibiotics can develop high antibiotic resistance in bacteria

Vitamin D and magnesium supplements provide right nutritional support to athletes

Salamander study provides clues for treating spinal cord injuries

Study uncovers possible source of gender differences in migraines

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