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Breakthrough research links sphingolipid-mediated cell junctions and tumorigenesis

Almost all cell types exhibit some sort of polarity, which enables them to carry out specialized functions. Adherens junctions, which consist of the transmembrane protein cadherin and the intracellular components beta-catenin, alpha-catenin, and actin filaments, initiate cell-cell contacts and maintenance of cell polarity.

18 Oct 2016

Blood tests may decrease wait time between diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer

A study from Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin, reveals to the value of blood-based genomic and proteomic testing in patients with lung cancer at the time of initial diagnoses.

18 Oct 2016

New research finds remarkable similarity between infant's nose and lung cells

Cells from an infant's nose are remarkably similar to those found in the lungs, a discovery that could lead to much more precise diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other infant lung diseases, according to new research from the University of Rochester Medical Center.

18 Oct 2016

High BMI linked to cognitive decline through systemic inflammation, research shows

There are plenty of reasons it's important to maintain a healthy weight, and now you can add one more to the list: It may be good for your brain.

18 Oct 2016

HSS researchers identify new way to quickly diagnose and treat Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

Physicians at Hospital for Special Surgery have been studying patient outcomes of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome (PTS), an uncommon neurological disorder that results in a sudden paralysis of one or more muscles around the shoulder and arm.

18 Oct 2016

Sleep abnormality may play vital role in schizophrenia, say BIDMC experts

A sleep abnormality likely plays an important role in schizophrenia, according to sleep experts at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

18 Oct 2016

Exposure to general anesthesia in young children not linked to long-term effects on brain development

Children who are exposed to general anesthesia from birth to age 2 have developmental testing results in kindergarten that are similar to those of children who have not been exposed, according to a new study published in the October issue of Anesthesiology, the official medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

18 Oct 2016

TSRI scientists elucidate how Zika virus attacks the brains of newborns

In a study that could one day help eliminate the tragic birth defects caused by Zika virus, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have elucidated how the virus attacks the brains of newborns, information that could accelerate the development of treatments.

17 Oct 2016

Würzburg researchers discover long-suspected third RNA binding protein

Small regulatory RNA molecules are vital for salmonella and other bacteria potentially harmful to humans: This RNA type controls gene activity and allows bacteria to quickly adjust to changing conditions of living and stress as are typical during an infection, for example, when entering the blood stream or inside human cells.

17 Oct 2016

UC3M scientists use mathematical description to explain how tumors induce growth of blood vessels

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid has carried out a study that mathematically explains how tumors induce the growth of blood vessels. The study maintains that the tips of the blood vessels expand like a soliton, a solitary wave similar to a tsunami.

17 Oct 2016

Finnish researchers identify molecular mechanism that controls migration of early macrophages

Leukocytes which arise during the embryonic period regulate iron metabolism and the growth of the mammary gland in adults.

17 Oct 2016

DKMS teams up with football clubs to raise awareness of blood stem cell donation

Blood cancer charity DKMS is teaming up with football clubs up and down the country in a bid to raise awareness of blood stem cell donation and to register donors. Football Vs Blood Cancer is a new campaign being run by DKMS following support from clubs such as Everton.

17 Oct 2016

MILabs launches EXIRAD-3D quantitative autoradiography for fast imaging of tissue samples

EXIRAD-3D, MILabs’ new micron-resolution Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) technology, dedicated for imaging ex-vivo tissue samples is being launched by MILabs at the EANM congress in Barcelona.

17 Oct 2016

H3Africa Initiative selects Illumina to develop new array for genome-wide association studies

Driven by the need for a tool to address African genomic diversity, Illumina was selected to develop an array for genome-wide association studies (GWAS) by the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) Initiative, a partnership between NIH, the African Society of Human Genetics, and Wellcome Trust.

From Illumina, Inc. 17 Oct 2016

Innovative new digital pathology network to benefit millions of patients

A pioneering digital histopathology partnership between Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals and Philips offering a groundbreaking solution to the growing demand for specialist histopathology services at a time when fewer pathologists are entering the profession has been launched.

17 Oct 2016

Penn researchers identify new immune system mechanism to fight against infections

The innate immune system serves as a first-line defense, responding to infections almost immediately after a pathogen makes its way into the body.

17 Oct 2016

NAC improves effectiveness of adoptive cell therapy for treating melanoma

A collaborative team of investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina and Loyola University have demonstrated for the first time that culturing T cells in N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) before they are infused as immunotherapy improves effectiveness and outcomes in a preclinical model of melanoma. These findings were reported in the October 15, 2016 issue of Cancer Research.

17 Oct 2016

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Breakthrough research links sphingolipid-mediated cell junctions and tumorigenesis

Blood tests may decrease wait time between diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer

New research finds remarkable similarity between infant's nose and lung cells

High BMI linked to cognitive decline through systemic inflammation, research shows

HSS researchers identify new way to quickly diagnose and treat Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

Sleep abnormality may play vital role in schizophrenia, say BIDMC experts

Exposure to general anesthesia in young children not linked to long-term effects on brain development

TSRI scientists elucidate how Zika virus attacks the brains of newborns

Würzburg researchers discover long-suspected third RNA binding protein

UC3M scientists use mathematical description to explain how tumors induce growth of blood vessels

Finnish researchers identify molecular mechanism that controls migration of early macrophages

DKMS teams up with football clubs to raise awareness of blood stem cell donation

MILabs launches EXIRAD-3D quantitative autoradiography for fast imaging of tissue samples

H3Africa Initiative selects Illumina to develop new array for genome-wide association studies

Innovative new digital pathology network to benefit millions of patients

Penn researchers identify new immune system mechanism to fight against infections

NAC improves effectiveness of adoptive cell therapy for treating melanoma

Researchers develop MRI-based method that can track progression of genetically mutated gliomas

Pathogenicity of fungus in plants could provide clinical information about respiratory diseases

Researchers discover brain signature that may help identify fibromyalgia patients

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

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