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Two major studies on canine cancers may provide clues on human cancers

Two studies into deadly cancers in dogs are now underway, offered through the newly formed Clinical Trials Office at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University. Dogs with spontaneous osteosarcoma, as well as dogs with mast cell tumors and solid tumors, may be eligible for enrollment.

12 Oct 2018

Research holds promise for treatment of pediatric brain cancer

New research published in Nature Communications from scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, in collaboration with the Stanford University School of Medicine, shows a specific protein regulates both the initiation of cancer spreading and the self-renewal of cancer cells in medulloblastoma, a type of pediatric brain cancer.

12 Oct 2018

Rapid inactivation of MRSA superbugs using a simple LED array

Purdue University researchers are testing whether a light-active version of heme, the molecule responsible for transporting oxygen in blood circulation, may help people infected with MRSA.

12 Oct 2018

Insulin-binding protein in fruit flies could help tackle disease-carrying mosquitos

An insulin-binding protein in fruit flies could provide new opportunities for tackling disease-carrying mosquitos, such as malaria and yellow fever, scientists at the University of York have found.

12 Oct 2018

A new vaccine shows promise in protecting people from rabies, Lassa fever

A novel vaccine designed to protect people from both Lassa fever and rabies showed promise in preclinical testing, according to new research published in Nature Communications.

12 Oct 2018

Exposure to magnetite particles is unlikely to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease

A 2016 study showed that exposure to urban pollution involving magnetite particles played a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

12 Oct 2018

Many breast cancer patients share and discuss their experiences on Twitter, study finds

Twitter is a place where many cancer patients go to share and discuss their experiences of the disease. This is the main finding of a recent exploratory study (1), to be presented at the ESMO 2018 Congress in Munich, which analyzed the contents of over 6,000 tweets and retweets about breast cancer.

12 Oct 2018

Study shows no added benefit of pertuzumab combination in treatment of early breast cancer

For the third time since 2013, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) examined in an early benefit assessment the added benefit of the drug pertuzumab in the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer.

12 Oct 2018

Scientists find new way to help asthmatics breathe more easily

Around the globe, an estimated 235 million people suffer from asthma. Most people are able to manage their symptoms and live healthy, active lives. However, for some, current treatments are not effective. Managing symptoms can be difficult because triggers are lurking everywhere.

12 Oct 2018

Self-care polymers fibers recognize need for therapy

Drug-releasing textiles could, for instance, be used to treat skin wounds. Empa researchers are currently developing polymer fibers that can be equipped with drugs. The smart fibers recognize the need for therapy all by themselves and dose the active ingredients with precision and accuracy.

12 Oct 2018

Cornell dots equipped with antibody fragments offer a new cancer weapon

Antibody-based imaging of a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer is undergoing clinical trials worldwide, but the path from trial to application is being hampered by a major obstacle: safety.

12 Oct 2018

Human brain cell transplant opens new avenues to understand neurological conditions

Scientists have created a 'window' into the brain, which enables researchers to watch in incredible detail how human brain cells develop and connect to each other in real time.

12 Oct 2018

Eight promising biomedical research projects receive ASH Bridge Grants

Today, ASH announced the names of eight investigators who have each been awarded $150,000 through the ASH Bridge Grant Program.

12 Oct 2018

Active role of water in a promising biomarker against cancer

The UPV/EHU's Department of Physical Chemistry and the Biofísika Institute have conducted a multidisciplinary study of the Tn antigen that appears in 90% of cancers.

12 Oct 2018

UNIST selects six extraordinary scholars to be induced as 'Rising-star Distinguished Professor'

UNIST is pleased to announce the selection of 6 extraordinary scholars to be induced as 'Rising-star Distinguished Professor', the highest honor the university can bestow upon faculty members who are under the age of 45.

12 Oct 2018

Majority of Americans’ ancestry can be traced through existing DNA databases

According to a latest report over 60 percent of the Americans’ ancestry can be traced through existing DNA databases. This includes even persons who have never submitted their DNA for evaluation say researchers because enough individuals have already submitted their genetic information. The latest study revealing this was published in the journal Science.

11 Oct 2018

Lab grown retinal cells provide clues to color blindness treatment

Researchers have grown human retinal cells in the laboratories and thus attempted to understand the basis of color vision and its development in humans. The results showed that certain hormones are essential for the development of color vision in humans and were published in the latest issue of the journal Science.

11 Oct 2018

Genes cause gout not diet

It has been believed for centuries that a diet rich in red meat and wine is associated with gout. This painful joint disease leads to extremely painful swelling of the joints (mainly of the great toes). This is caused due to elevation of uric acid in blood that gets deposited around the joints causing pain and inflammation.

11 Oct 2018

FDA approves novel molecular-based assay to help determine blood compatibility

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved ID CORE XT, a molecular-based assay used in blood transfusion medicine to help determine blood compatibility.

11 Oct 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Falling premiums and rising political tensions

The Trump administration announced that, for the first time, the average premium for a key plan sold on the federal health law's insurance marketplaces will fall slightly next year. Federal officials said that changes they have made helped facilitate the reduction, but others argue that it was because more plans are moving back into those federal exchanges and making money.

11 Oct 2018

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Two major studies on canine cancers may provide clues on human cancers

Research holds promise for treatment of pediatric brain cancer

Rapid inactivation of MRSA superbugs using a simple LED array

Insulin-binding protein in fruit flies could help tackle disease-carrying mosquitos

A new vaccine shows promise in protecting people from rabies, Lassa fever

Exposure to magnetite particles is unlikely to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease

Many breast cancer patients share and discuss their experiences on Twitter, study finds

Study shows no added benefit of pertuzumab combination in treatment of early breast cancer

Scientists find new way to help asthmatics breathe more easily

Self-care polymers fibers recognize need for therapy

Cornell dots equipped with antibody fragments offer a new cancer weapon

Human brain cell transplant opens new avenues to understand neurological conditions

Eight promising biomedical research projects receive ASH Bridge Grants

Active role of water in a promising biomarker against cancer

UNIST selects six extraordinary scholars to be induced as 'Rising-star Distinguished Professor'

Majority of Americans’ ancestry can be traced through existing DNA databases

Lab grown retinal cells provide clues to color blindness treatment

Genes cause gout not diet

FDA approves novel molecular-based assay to help determine blood compatibility

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Falling premiums and rising political tensions

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