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Ornamental birds and exposure to pigeons may contribute to hypersensitive pneumonitis

Ornamental birds and feather pillows, plus daily exposure to pigeons may contribute to the development hypersensitive pneumonitis, a disease that can cause irreversible damage to the lungs.

9 Sep 2014

New discovery could help efforts to produce more effective vaccines

The best defense is a good offense, especially when it comes to the immune system. The troops that respond to an infection are split into two squadrons, and, until recently, it seemed that the two were independent, without much interaction.

9 Sep 2014

Protein RBM4 drastically decreases multiple forms of human cancer

Researchers from the UNC School of Medicine have discovered that the protein RBM4, a molecule crucial to the process of gene splicing, is drastically decreased in multiple forms of human cancer, including lung and breast cancers.

9 Sep 2014

Researchers unravel molecular mechanism of mRNA recognition

The information encoded in our genes is translated into proteins, which ultimately mediate biological functions in an organism.

9 Sep 2014

New iodine-based contrast material enhances CT images to safely use in most patients

According to new research performed at the Mayo Clinic, iodine-based contrast material injected intravenously to enhance computed tomography (CT) images can be safely used in most patients. The study appears online in the journal Radiology.

9 Sep 2014

One year of CPAP therapy restores white matter, improves cognition and mood

A neuroimaging study is the first to show that white matter damage caused by severe obstructive sleep apnea can be reversed by continuous positive airway pressure therapy.

9 Sep 2014

Researchers open a kind of window into inner workings of lithium-ion battery

For the first time, researchers have been able to open a kind of window into the inner workings of a lithium-ion battery.

9 Sep 2014

AMPK gene can slow aging process when activated remotely in key organ systems

UCLA biologists have identified a gene that can slow the aging process throughout the entire body when activated remotely in key organ systems.

9 Sep 2014

New immuno-oncology drug helps body's own immune system to fend off cancer

According to an August 25 Reuters report, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is likely to approve Merck & Co.'s highly anticipated immuno-oncology drug, pembrolizumab, as a treatment for melanoma well ahead of a late October deadline.

8 Sep 2014

Researchers examine why stem cells lose their capacity to repair damage as age increases

As we age, stem cells throughout our bodies gradually lose their capacity to repair damage, even from normal wear and tear.

8 Sep 2014

Extreme environment medicine: an interview with Dr Kevin Fong, University College London

The understanding of how long-duration space flight affects the human body has come on quite considerably in recent years, and in large part, we owe that to programs of research that have taken place aboard the International Space Station and the Mir Space Station.

8 Sep 2014

Synthetic platelet-like particles could augment natural blood clotting for treatment of traumatic injuries

A new class of synthetic platelet-like particles could augment natural blood clotting for the emergency treatment of traumatic injuries - and potentially offer doctors a new option for curbing surgical bleeding and addressing certain blood clotting disorders without the need for transfusions of natural platelets.

8 Sep 2014

Scientists identify how immune cells use two critical receptors to clear dead cells from the body

In most of the tissues of the body, specialized immune cells are entrusted with the task of engulfing the billions of dead cells that are generated every day.

8 Sep 2014

Researchers measure stiffness of membrane surrounding red blood cells over time

It may look like fresh blood and flow like fresh blood, but the longer blood is stored, the less it can carry oxygen into the tiny microcapillaries of the body, says a new study from University of Illinois researchers.

8 Sep 2014

Genetic mutation caused by ultraviolet light is likely driving force behind human skin cancers

A genetic mutation caused by ultraviolet light is likely the driving force behind millions of human skin cancers, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

8 Sep 2014

Researchers modify protocol to test dangerous form of antibiotic resistance

Researchers from Oregon State Public Health Lab have modified the protocol for a relatively new test for a dangerous form of antibiotic resistance, increasing its specificity to 100 percent.

8 Sep 2014

Soligenix acquires novel orphan drug candidate for treatment of CTCL

Soligenix, Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing products that address unmet medical needs in the areas of inflammation, oncology and biodefense, announced today the acquisition of a novel orphan drug candidate, known as SGX301 (synthetic hypericin).

8 Sep 2014

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Ornamental birds and exposure to pigeons may contribute to hypersensitive pneumonitis

New discovery could help efforts to produce more effective vaccines

Protein RBM4 drastically decreases multiple forms of human cancer

Researchers unravel molecular mechanism of mRNA recognition

New iodine-based contrast material enhances CT images to safely use in most patients

One year of CPAP therapy restores white matter, improves cognition and mood

Researchers open a kind of window into inner workings of lithium-ion battery

AMPK gene can slow aging process when activated remotely in key organ systems

New immuno-oncology drug helps body's own immune system to fend off cancer

Researchers examine why stem cells lose their capacity to repair damage as age increases

Extreme environment medicine: an interview with Dr Kevin Fong, University College London

Synthetic platelet-like particles could augment natural blood clotting for treatment of traumatic injuries

Scientists identify how immune cells use two critical receptors to clear dead cells from the body

Researchers measure stiffness of membrane surrounding red blood cells over time

Genetic mutation caused by ultraviolet light is likely driving force behind human skin cancers

Researchers modify protocol to test dangerous form of antibiotic resistance

Soligenix acquires novel orphan drug candidate for treatment of CTCL

PHI collaborates with Northeastern University for establishing novel cell analysis applications

Scientists apply iPS cell technology to Huntington's disease transgenic monkey model

Combination miRNA therapy offers promising therapeutic avenue for non-small-cell lung cancer

Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics

Modular, Scalable, Intelligent: How n6 Is Rethinking NGS Library Prep

Shaping the future of lab automation through AI and robotics

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