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Using Light Scattering to Characterize Protein-Nucleic Acid Interactions

Harnessing the interactions between DNA, RNA, and proteins holds much promise for detecting biomarkers, diagnosing disease, and improving cancer-targeting therapeutics. Quantifying these interactions is essential for understanding and controlling their biomolecular mechanisms.

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 26 Jun 2019

New class of radiopharmaceuticals offer fresh perspective on cancer imaging, theranostics

Research presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging describes a new class of radiopharmaceuticals, named radiohybrids, that offer a fresh perspective on cancer imaging and radioligand therapy.

26 Jun 2019

UAB scientists identify new target for drug intervention in Alzheimer's disease

Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have identified an enzyme in the brain that may be an intriguing target for interventions against Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

26 Jun 2019

New review shows a clear gap in understanding of cancer in LGBTI adolescents

A new systemic review of the literature has shown a clear gap in the understanding of cancer in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or intersex adolescents and young adults.

26 Jun 2019

New model could help find new cancer drugs, speed up traffic, combat disease

A new mathematical model of the structure of networks could help find new cancer drugs, speed up traffic flow and combat sexually transmitted disease.

26 Jun 2019

LSU Health researchers to investigate link between breast cancer and obesity in real time

Frank Lau, MD, Associate Professor in the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has been awarded a grant by the Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons to improve the care and research of breast cancer and obesity.

25 Jun 2019

Study shows how gastric stem cells fight colonizing bacteria

Stem cells are not only key players in tissue regeneration, they are also capable of taking direct action against bacteria.

25 Jun 2019

Laser light helps identify tumors

It can take up to four weeks before patients can be sure whether the entire tumor has been removed during cancer surgery.

25 Jun 2019

Sugar‐sweetened beverage taxes reduce intake, major review shows

A 10 per cent tax on sugary drinks has cut the purchase and consumption of sugary drinks by an average of 10 per cent in places it has been introduced, a just published major review has found.

25 Jun 2019

Making Bacterial Infections a Thing of the Past for Chronic Respiratory Conditions

In this interview, Prof. Elborn and Dr. Dixon discuss the issues involving chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis and bacterial respiratory infections.

From Neem Biotech 25 Jun 2019

Atomwise and Enamine launch 10 billion compound virtual drug screening initiative

Atomwise, Inc. today announced the launch of a 10 billion compound AI-powered virtual drug screening initiative, the 10-to-the-10 program, in collaboration with Enamine Ltd., the world’s largest chemical supplier.

25 Jun 2019

Researchers explore new immune checkpoint for head and neck cancer

A checkpoint may delay travelers but it can help give cancer free rein by suppressing the natural immune response that should destroy it, researchers say.

25 Jun 2019

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could increase risk of developing diabetes

A study of thousands of patients' health records found that those who were prescribed cholesterol-lowering statins had at least double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

25 Jun 2019

Injectable hydrogel offers double punch against bone infections

Surgery prompted by automobile accidents, combat wounds, cancer treatment and other conditions can lead to bone infections that are difficult to treat and can delay healing until they are resolved.

25 Jun 2019

Researchers generate huge amounts of genome-data from many ruminant species

The project gives valuable new insights on how genetic adjustments through evolution have rendered the ruminants one of the most successful groups of animals on the planet

25 Jun 2019

Long-term cryopreservation of semen does not affect future clinical outcomes

Despite a time limit imposed in many countries on the freeze-storage of sperm, a new study from China has found that the long-term cryopreservation of semen in a sperm bank does not affect future clinical outcomes

25 Jun 2019

Interim scan during therapy helps guide prostate cancer treatment, shows research

New prostate cancer research shows that adding an interim scan during therapy can help guide a patient's treatment.

25 Jun 2019

New 3D printed floating photocatalysts remove persistent pollutants in wastewater

Researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid have obtained 3D printed floating photocatalysts to remove persistent pollutants in wastewater.

25 Jun 2019

Engineered cell evolution may provide a path to reduce chemotherapy resistance

A significant problem when treating cancer patients remains drug resistance, which often causes chemotherapy treatments to ultimately fail.

25 Jun 2019

Wear protective clothing to reduce the risk of skin damage from sun's UV rays

Whenever you're outdoors this summer, be sure to take steps to prevent solar erythema, the acute cutaneous reaction to excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

25 Jun 2019

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Using Light Scattering to Characterize Protein-Nucleic Acid Interactions

New class of radiopharmaceuticals offer fresh perspective on cancer imaging, theranostics

UAB scientists identify new target for drug intervention in Alzheimer's disease

New review shows a clear gap in understanding of cancer in LGBTI adolescents

New model could help find new cancer drugs, speed up traffic, combat disease

LSU Health researchers to investigate link between breast cancer and obesity in real time

Study shows how gastric stem cells fight colonizing bacteria

Laser light helps identify tumors

Sugar‐sweetened beverage taxes reduce intake, major review shows

Making Bacterial Infections a Thing of the Past for Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Atomwise and Enamine launch 10 billion compound virtual drug screening initiative

Researchers explore new immune checkpoint for head and neck cancer

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could increase risk of developing diabetes

Injectable hydrogel offers double punch against bone infections

Researchers generate huge amounts of genome-data from many ruminant species

Long-term cryopreservation of semen does not affect future clinical outcomes

Interim scan during therapy helps guide prostate cancer treatment, shows research

New 3D printed floating photocatalysts remove persistent pollutants in wastewater

Engineered cell evolution may provide a path to reduce chemotherapy resistance

Wear protective clothing to reduce the risk of skin damage from sun's UV rays

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