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Newly designed molecule could benefit people with Friedrich's Ataxia

Skin cells taken from patients with a rare genetic disorder are up to ten times more sensitive to damage from ultraviolet A radiation in laboratory tests, than those from a healthy population, according to new research from the University of Bath.

21 Feb 2019

Study doesn’t find enough evidence related to effects of noncaloric sweeteners on gut microbiota

The study, carried out by the UGR professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ángel Gil and his research team, has been published in the scientific journal 'Advances in Nutrition'

21 Feb 2019

News study reanalyzes the effects of noncaloric sweeteners on gut microbiota

There is currently not enough evidence related to the effects of noncaloric sweeteners on appetite, short‑term intake, and risk of suffering from cancer or diabetes, as shown by a study recently published in the scientific journal 'Advances in Nutrition'.

21 Feb 2019

Overweight, obesity in adolescence associated with increased risk of renal cancer later in life

Being overweight has been linked with a higher risk of developing a form of kidney cancer called renal cell carcinoma among adults, but it's unclear if this risk is present during adolescence.

21 Feb 2019

Consumption of allium vegetables linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk

Consumption of allium vegetables—which include garlic, leeks, and onions—was linked with a reduced risk of in colorectal cancer in a study of men and women in China.

21 Feb 2019

Novel ratiometric fluorescent probe for studying cellular activity of anticancer drug

NUS chemists have developed a novel ratiometric fluorescent probe for studying cellular activity of the clinically important anticancer drug cisplatin for next generation drug development.

21 Feb 2019

The American Heart Association issues new reference toolkit for healthcare providers

With nearly half of American adults having elevated blood pressure, it’s important for everyone to understand that some common habits may affect blood pressure, making the condition more difficult to control.

21 Feb 2019

Scientists uncover new mechanisms regulating neural stem cells

The use of stem cells to repair organs is one of the foremost goals of modern regenerative medicine. Scientists at Helmholtz Zentrum München and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich have discovered that the protein Akna plays a key role in this process.

21 Feb 2019

More states say doctors must offer overdose reversal drug along with opioids

In a growing number of states, patients who get opioids for serious pain may leave their doctors' offices with a second prescription — for naloxone, a drug that can save their lives if they overdose on the powerful painkillers.

21 Feb 2019

Cervical cancer could be eradicated by 2100

Scaling up the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could eradicate cervical cancer in high-income countries within 30 years, according to a new study.

21 Feb 2019

UK Research and Innovation invests £200 million to create new generation of AI leaders

One thousand new research and business leaders will be created to ensure the UK leads the global revolution in Artificial Intelligence.

21 Feb 2019

Analysis of cervical precancer shows decline in two strains of HPV

An analysis of cervical precancers over a period of seven years showed that two strains of human papillomavirus that have been targeted by vaccination since 2006 have declined, accounting for a smaller proportion of cervical disease.

21 Feb 2019

Intense exercise, fasting and hormones can enhance waste-protein removal, study shows

The body's ability to adapt to changing conditions and shifting physiologic demands is essential to survival. To do so, each cell must be able to dispose of damaged or unnecessary proteins--a quality-control mechanism critical for cellular performance and for the health of the entire organism.

21 Feb 2019

Johns Hopkins scientists find new compound that may prevent reperfusion injury

In a strategic search, Johns Hopkins scientists created and screened a library of 45,000 new compounds containing chemical elements of widely used immune system suppressants, and say they found one that may prevent reperfusion injury, a tissue-damaging and common complication of surgery, heart attack and stroke.

21 Feb 2019

Lesbian and bisexual women at greater risk of being overweight, study finds

Lesbian and bisexual women are at increased risk of being overweight or obese compared to heterosexual women, according to new research from the University of East Anglia and UCL.

21 Feb 2019

Discovery of potent compound in native California shrub may lead to treatment for Alzheimer's

The medicinal powers of aspirin, digitalis, and the anti-malarial artemisinin all come from plants. A Salk Institute discovery of a potent neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory chemical in a native California shrub may lead to a treatment for Alzheimer's disease based on a compound found in nature.

21 Feb 2019

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Newly designed molecule could benefit people with Friedrich's Ataxia

Study doesn’t find enough evidence related to effects of noncaloric sweeteners on gut microbiota

News study reanalyzes the effects of noncaloric sweeteners on gut microbiota

Overweight, obesity in adolescence associated with increased risk of renal cancer later in life

Consumption of allium vegetables linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk

Novel ratiometric fluorescent probe for studying cellular activity of anticancer drug

The American Heart Association issues new reference toolkit for healthcare providers

Scientists uncover new mechanisms regulating neural stem cells

More states say doctors must offer overdose reversal drug along with opioids

Cervical cancer could be eradicated by 2100

UK Research and Innovation invests £200 million to create new generation of AI leaders

Analysis of cervical precancer shows decline in two strains of HPV

Intense exercise, fasting and hormones can enhance waste-protein removal, study shows

Johns Hopkins scientists find new compound that may prevent reperfusion injury

Lesbian and bisexual women at greater risk of being overweight, study finds

Discovery of potent compound in native California shrub may lead to treatment for Alzheimer's

New intracellular delivery system using gold nano-stars

Johns Hopkins study describes cells that may help speed bone repair

Why melanoma tumors in the brain may be worse?

New technique could expedite cancer diagnosis, lead to better patient outcomes

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