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New technology provides point of care insights to Rush oncologists

Rush University Medical Center is the first health care organization to launch medical record company Epic's module for genomic results, giving providers the tools they need to tailor patient care at the molecular level.

4 Feb 2020

UH professor examines life cycle of drug-resistant persister cells in recurrent infections

A University of Houston engineering professor is examining the life cycle of stubborn, drug-resistant persister cells in recurrent infections to find a way to destroy them.

4 Feb 2020

Researchers discover fundamental mechanism that regulates gene activity in cells

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have discovered a fundamental mechanism that regulates gene activity in cells.

4 Feb 2020

Research may provide insight into evolution of human social life

A UTSA researcher has discovered that, whether in a pair or in groups, success in primate social systems may also provide insight into organization of human social life.

4 Feb 2020

PhoreMost announces two key appointments to strengthen leadership team

PhoreMost Limited, the UK-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drugging ‘undruggable’ disease targets, today announced it has made two appointments to strengthen its leadership team, as the Company positions itself for growth.

From PhoreMost 3 Feb 2020

Institut Pasteur's scientists isolate strains of coronavirus 2019-nCoV detected in France

As well as sequencing the whole genome of coronavirus 2019-nCoV, the Institut Pasteur continued to work on the samples taken from the first confirmed cases. The quality of these initial samples enabled rapid cell-culture isolation of the new virus.

3 Feb 2020

Discovery about how cancer cells hide from the immune system could improve treatments

Researchers have shed light on the mechanism through which cancer cells become camouflaged to escape immune system detection and attack.

31 Jan 2020

Choice of anesthetic for breast tumor resection may influence cancer outcomes

A study led has added to the evidence that the type of anesthetic administered to cancer patients during tumor surgical resection may affect cancer outcomes.

31 Jan 2020

Scientists track down a potential target for new sleeping sickness drugs

Using ultra-bright X-ray flashes, a team of researchers has tracked down a potential target for new drugs against sleeping sickness: The scientists have decoded the detailed spatial structure of a vital enzyme of the pathogen, the parasite Trypanosoma brucei.

30 Jan 2020

MSU researcher makes strides in discovering new cellular mechanism

A Montana State University biotechnology researcher was part of an international team that recently discovered an internal mechanism which may protect human cells from oxidative damage.

30 Jan 2020

First in-depth analysis of primate ovarian aging at single-cell resolution

Due to the modern tendency to postpone childbirth until later in life, a growing number of women are experiencing issues with infertility.

30 Jan 2020

Regulating neuronal lipid metabolism helps axon regeneration after injury, study finds

Typical examples include paralysis due to a spinal cord injury and visual field atrophy or even complete blindness due to optic nerve atrophy in glaucoma patients.

30 Jan 2020

New research could lead to 'breakthrough' for myelodysplastic syndrome

Korean researchers have observed cup-shaped red blood cells in the peripheral blood of a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome.

From Tomocube Inc. 30 Jan 2020

Japanese researchers identify genetic variations related to specific dietary habits

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan and colleagues at Osaka University have found genetic variations in humans related to specific dietary habits.

29 Jan 2020

Inducing totipotency into stem cells opens new doors for potential cell replacement therapies

Early mammalian development is a highly complex process involving elaborate and highly coordinated biological processes.

29 Jan 2020

UB team receives $2 million NIH grant for enzyme research

In the human body, proteins called enzymes help speed up chemical reactions that are vital for life.

29 Jan 2020

New insecticide compounds from plant used for traditional Chinese medicine

For hundreds of years, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have used an herb called Stemona sessilifolia as a remedy for parasitic infections, such as those caused by pinworms and lice.

29 Jan 2020

Research uncovers disease-aggravating mutation in mouse model of GRACILE syndrome

The new mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variant drastically speeds up the disease progression in a mouse model of GRACILE syndrome. This discovery provides a new tool for studies of mitochondrial diseases.

29 Jan 2020

Study uncovers molecular mechanism that triggers a rare type of muscular dystrophy

A study led by the IBB-UAB has identified the molecular mechanism through which a protein, when carrying genetic mutations associated with a rare disease known as limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 1G, accelerates its tendency to form amyloid fibrils and finally triggers the appearance of the disease.

29 Jan 2020

Porvair Sciences offers next generation microplate for phospholipid removal

Porvair Sciences announce Microluteä PLR - a new benchmark product for phospholipid removal. The 96-well microplate provides effective removal (>99%) of phospholipids and proteins with higher levels of reproducibility from plasma and serum samples while maintaining maximum recovery of target analytes.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 29 Jan 2020

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New technology provides point of care insights to Rush oncologists

UH professor examines life cycle of drug-resistant persister cells in recurrent infections

Researchers discover fundamental mechanism that regulates gene activity in cells

Research may provide insight into evolution of human social life

PhoreMost announces two key appointments to strengthen leadership team

Institut Pasteur's scientists isolate strains of coronavirus 2019-nCoV detected in France

Discovery about how cancer cells hide from the immune system could improve treatments

Choice of anesthetic for breast tumor resection may influence cancer outcomes

Scientists track down a potential target for new sleeping sickness drugs

MSU researcher makes strides in discovering new cellular mechanism

First in-depth analysis of primate ovarian aging at single-cell resolution

Regulating neuronal lipid metabolism helps axon regeneration after injury, study finds

New research could lead to 'breakthrough' for myelodysplastic syndrome

Japanese researchers identify genetic variations related to specific dietary habits

Inducing totipotency into stem cells opens new doors for potential cell replacement therapies

UB team receives $2 million NIH grant for enzyme research

New insecticide compounds from plant used for traditional Chinese medicine

Research uncovers disease-aggravating mutation in mouse model of GRACILE syndrome

Study uncovers molecular mechanism that triggers a rare type of muscular dystrophy

Porvair Sciences offers next generation microplate for phospholipid removal

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