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New TSRI study shows how Piezo2 protein plays critical role in sensing lung expansion

The new study might help shed light on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in human babies, which is thought to be associated with dysfunctional airway sensory neurons.

22 Dec 2016

OIST researchers create novel sensor that detects biomolecules

OIST researchers create a novel sensor capable of measuring both charge and mass of biomolecules with potential applications in healthcare diagnostics.

22 Dec 2016

Tau biomarker could lead to early identification of Alzheimer's disease pathology

A discovery of high relevance in medical research will be published in Volume 55, number 4 of December 2016 of the prestigious "Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (JAD)", entitled "Tau Platelets Correlate with Regional Brain Atrophy in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease".

22 Dec 2016

Canadian-Israeli researchers develop new biological pacemaker

Using human embryonic stem cells to create a type of cardiac cells known as sinotrial (SA) node pacemaker cells, a team of scientists from Israel and Canada have developed a biological pacemaker that overcomes many of the limitations of electrical pacemakers.

22 Dec 2016

High-mileage runners show more neuromuscular changes than low-mileage counterparts

Runners who consistently log high mileage show more neuromuscular changes that improve running efficiency than their low-mileage counterparts, according to researchers from Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom.

22 Dec 2016

Study discovers critical function of mother's immune cells in resisting preterm birth

Preterm birth -- birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy -- affects up to one in every six births in the United States and many other countries.

22 Dec 2016

New study explores circadian timekeeping to create genetic knock-out rescue mice

A new study from the laboratory of Hiroki Ueda at the RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center investigates circadian timekeeping with a novel approach to creating genetic knock-out rescue mice.

22 Dec 2016

Researchers use mathematical models to explain how bacteria, cancer cells exploit bet-hedging

Modern medicine and treatments for bacterial infections and cancer have significantly increased life spans and improved quality-of-life. However, many drugs eventually fail because of the outgrowth and survival of treatment-resistant populations.

22 Dec 2016

TSRI scientists shed light on how antiviral drug stops influenza infections

A new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) is the first to show exactly how the drug Arbidol stops influenza infections. The research reveals that Arbidol stops the virus from entering host cells by binding within a recessed pocket on the virus.

22 Dec 2016

Study highlights importance of treating mental-health problems to reduce community violence

New research from North Carolina State University, RTI International, Arizona State University and Duke University Medical Center finds a host of factors that are associated with subsequent risk of adults with mental illness becoming victims or perpetrators of violence

22 Dec 2016

Groundbreaking research finds concussion biomarker in auditory system

The secret to reliably diagnosing concussions lies in the brain's ability to process sound, according to a new study by researchers from Northwestern University's Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory.

22 Dec 2016

Localized chemotherapy may be effective way to keep immune system intact, animal study suggests

In experiments on mice with a form of aggressive brain cancer, Johns Hopkins researchers have shown that localized chemotherapy delivered directly to the brain rather than given systemically may be the best way to keep the immune system intact and strong when immunotherapy is also part of the treatment.

22 Dec 2016

New research shows how interacting with the world can benefit people's performance

New research by two cognitive psychology experts from Kingston University London is demonstrating how our decision making is heavily influenced by the world around us.

22 Dec 2016

Discrimination interacts with certain genetic variants to negatively impact health

It's no secret that discrimination is stressful for those who experience it, but turns out the issue is more than skin deep—these stressors can interact with our genetics to negatively impact our health, a new University of Florida study shows.

22 Dec 2016

High BMI leads to epigenetic changes, study shows

The extra pounds you gain during the holidays will not only show up on your hips but will also affect your DNA.

22 Dec 2016

Scientists pinpoint specific molecular events that may cause allergic reactions to air pollution

Scientists at the Immunology Frontier Research Center at Osaka University, Japan have pinpointed a specific molecular events that could explain allergic reactions to air pollution.

22 Dec 2016

New class of monocyte cells with strange morphology may cause fibrosis

Scientists at the Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) at Osaka University, Japan, report a new group of monocytes they call SatM.

22 Dec 2016

Increase in double mastectomy is “striking,” says study

Almost half of patients with early stage breast cancer considered double mastectomy and one in six went ahead, including many who were only at a low risk of developing another breast cancer, according to a new study.

22 Dec 2016

Latest advances in medical imaging for personalized healthcare

After the first ever MediSens conference, 2016, it is fair to say that there is much excitement in the area of medical imaging. The industry is experiencing a drive towards a more personalized approach to healthcare, providing patients with treatment that is specific and adaptive to them.

21 Dec 2016

How can we tackle antimicrobial resistance?

Antimicrobial resistance happens when bugs, like bacteria, fungi or viruses, change, or evolve, when they’re exposed to drugs, like antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals. Bugs that develop antimicrobial resistance are sometimes referred to as ‘superbugs’.

20 Dec 2016

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New TSRI study shows how Piezo2 protein plays critical role in sensing lung expansion

OIST researchers create novel sensor that detects biomolecules

Tau biomarker could lead to early identification of Alzheimer's disease pathology

Canadian-Israeli researchers develop new biological pacemaker

High-mileage runners show more neuromuscular changes than low-mileage counterparts

Study discovers critical function of mother's immune cells in resisting preterm birth

New study explores circadian timekeeping to create genetic knock-out rescue mice

Researchers use mathematical models to explain how bacteria, cancer cells exploit bet-hedging

TSRI scientists shed light on how antiviral drug stops influenza infections

Study highlights importance of treating mental-health problems to reduce community violence

Groundbreaking research finds concussion biomarker in auditory system

Localized chemotherapy may be effective way to keep immune system intact, animal study suggests

New research shows how interacting with the world can benefit people's performance

Discrimination interacts with certain genetic variants to negatively impact health

High BMI leads to epigenetic changes, study shows

Scientists pinpoint specific molecular events that may cause allergic reactions to air pollution

New class of monocyte cells with strange morphology may cause fibrosis

Increase in double mastectomy is “striking,” says study

Latest advances in medical imaging for personalized healthcare

How can we tackle antimicrobial resistance?

Impacts of Neurofeedback Therapy on Neurodegenerative Disorders

Making Sample Management in a Laboratory Digital

How Is Ophthalmology Changing To Meet New Challenges?

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