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NIH scientists discover mitochondrial 'circuit breaker' that prevents damage to the heart muscle

A team of scientists from the National Institutes of Health has discovered biological mechanisms that appear to prevent damage to the heart muscle's "power grid," the network of mitochondrial circuits that provide energy to cells.

18 Apr 2017

New study shows big differences in tissue gene expression between male and female pigeons

In experimental research, scientists tend to assume that -- unless they are looking specifically at reproduction or sexual behavior -- male and female animals are alike, and mostly use males.

18 Apr 2017

Researchers develop ultrasensitive method to detect protein involved in autoimmune diseases

Researchers in France have developed a new method that will allow doctors to detect minute amounts of a protein called interferon-a in patient samples.

18 Apr 2017

Poor sleep may make it harder to regulate negative emotions in people with anxiety or depression

A lack of sleep makes everything harder. Focusing, finishing assignments, and coping with everyday stress can become monumental tasks.

18 Apr 2017

Research reveals how liver progenitor cells contribute to development of hepatic tumors

The malignant transformation of hepatocytes is the origin of most hepatocellular carcinomas, an aggressive type of liver cancer with high mortality rates. But these cells do not act alone.

18 Apr 2017

Cytokine plays critical role in driving immune cells to promote or suppress inflammatory bowel disease

A certain cytokine, or small protein that helps cells communicate during immune responses, can control whether immune cells promote or suppress inflammatory bowel disease, a finding that could lead to new treatments, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

18 Apr 2017

FAU researchers discover key factor for early metastases in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive tumour types because it starts forming metastases early. The cancer itself, however, is usually only discovered late. This leads to a high patient mortality rate. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg have now discovered why pancreatic cancer and other malignant types of tumours can disseminate so rapidly.

18 Apr 2017

TUM study shows link between zinc supply in the body and cardiac function

In addition to essential metabolic functions, the level of zinc in the body also affects the heart muscle. When oxidative stress occurs, it may be due to a shortage of zinc, which can be determined by examining the heart muscle.

18 Apr 2017

Study describes algorithm that can predict growth of cancerous tumors

A new study by Yusheng Feng, professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio , describes an algorithm that can predict the growth of cancerous tumors, which could help medical professionals judge the best treatment options for patients.

18 Apr 2017

Researchers find new way to prevent graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants

Through experimental work, an international team of researchers led by City of Hope's Defu Zeng, professor of diabetes immunology and hematopoietic cell transplantation, believe they may have found a way to prevent graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants while retaining the transplants' positive effects on fighting leukemia and lymphoma.

18 Apr 2017

Air pollution may directly affect biology of upper airways to cause chronic sinus problems

Although human population studies have linked air pollution to chronic inflammation of nasal and sinus tissues, direct biological and molecular evidence for cause and effect has been scant.

18 Apr 2017

Healthcare for mental illness is on the decline in US, say experts

More Americans than ever before are suffering from serious psychological distress (SPD), according to researchers from NYU Langone Medical Center.

18 Apr 2017

UTHealth researchers identify less invasive way to screen for colorectal cancer

Specific strains of bacteria in the gut are significantly associated with colorectal cancer, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health.

18 Apr 2017

Study shows how early administration of old drug reduces damage during heart attack

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) have discovered a new mechanism of action of metoprolol, a drug that can reduce the damage produced during a heart attack if administered early.

18 Apr 2017

Innovate UK funds new, economic vaccine to halt spread of 'zoonotic' infectious diseases

A team of international scientists led by Dr. Michael Jarvis at the University of Plymouth has received funding in excess of £408,000 from Innovate UK to develop a new and economic vaccine designed to halt the spread of highly pathogenic 'zoonotic' (spreading from animals to humans) infectious diseases.

18 Apr 2017

New 7-gene test strategy could improve life expectancy for women at risk of hereditary breast cancer

Value in Health, the official journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, announced today the publication of new research indicating that testing for variants in 7 cancer-associated genes (versus the usual process of testing in just 2 genes) followed by risk-reduction management could cost-effectively improve life expectancy for women at risk of hereditary breast cancer.

17 Apr 2017

Study establishes potential of BAT receptors as druggable targets for treatment of obesity, diabetes

According to research published online in The FASEB Journal, scientists have discovered a way to increase the amount of metabolism-boosting brown adipose tissue (BAT) ("good" fat) by employing two receptors on BAT cells as potential therapeutic targets.

17 Apr 2017

Microscopic probes simplify process of measuring electrical signals in small animals

Microscopic probes developed at Rice University have simplified the process of measuring electrical activity in individual cells of small living animals. The technique allows a single animal like a worm to be tested again and again and could revolutionize data-gathering for disease characterization and drug interactions.

17 Apr 2017

Nanoparticle-programmed immune cells can slow progression of leukemia in mouse model

Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have developed biodegradable nanoparticles that can be used to genetically program immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells -- while the immune cells are still inside the body.

17 Apr 2017

Discovery of additional viral reservoir reveals new target for HIV cure research

HIV cure research to date has focused on clearing the virus from T cells, a type of white blood cell that is an essential part of the immune system.

17 Apr 2017

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NIH scientists discover mitochondrial 'circuit breaker' that prevents damage to the heart muscle

New study shows big differences in tissue gene expression between male and female pigeons

Researchers develop ultrasensitive method to detect protein involved in autoimmune diseases

Poor sleep may make it harder to regulate negative emotions in people with anxiety or depression

Research reveals how liver progenitor cells contribute to development of hepatic tumors

Cytokine plays critical role in driving immune cells to promote or suppress inflammatory bowel disease

FAU researchers discover key factor for early metastases in pancreatic cancer

TUM study shows link between zinc supply in the body and cardiac function

Study describes algorithm that can predict growth of cancerous tumors

Researchers find new way to prevent graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants

Air pollution may directly affect biology of upper airways to cause chronic sinus problems

Healthcare for mental illness is on the decline in US, say experts

UTHealth researchers identify less invasive way to screen for colorectal cancer

Study shows how early administration of old drug reduces damage during heart attack

Innovate UK funds new, economic vaccine to halt spread of 'zoonotic' infectious diseases

New 7-gene test strategy could improve life expectancy for women at risk of hereditary breast cancer

Study establishes potential of BAT receptors as druggable targets for treatment of obesity, diabetes

Microscopic probes simplify process of measuring electrical signals in small animals

Nanoparticle-programmed immune cells can slow progression of leukemia in mouse model

Discovery of additional viral reservoir reveals new target for HIV cure research

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