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High volume hospitals not necessarily better with heart valve surgeries

New research by UT Southwestern cardiologists counters long-held beliefs that hospitals performing greater numbers of heart valve surgeries have better outcomes.

23 Nov 2017

Leishmania genome study reveals the parasites adaptation to the environment

A new study, conducted by researchers from the Institut Pasteur in Paris and the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, have revealed that Leishmania adaptation is a consequence of reversible and frequent chromosomal amplifications.

23 Nov 2017

Scientists detect pathological prion protein in skin of CJD patients

Researchers have found that it was possible to detect abnormal prion protein in the skin of 23 people who died from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). They also found that exposing mice to skin tissue taken from the CJD patients caused them to develop prion disease.

23 Nov 2017

Bacterial colonization can function as a pacemaker for the intestine, study reveals

A new study, conducted at Kiel University (CAU) by a research team from the Cell and Developmental Biology (Bosch AG), reveals that bacterial colonization of the intestine plays a significant role in controlling peristaltic functions.

23 Nov 2017

Moderate coffee consumption more likely to provide beneficial health outcomes

Drinking coffee is "more likely to benefit health than to harm it" for a range of health outcomes, say researchers in The BMJ today.

23 Nov 2017

UVA researchers developing new tool to help cancer patients make complex care decisions

Researchers at the University of Virginia Cancer Center are developing a tool to help patients with prostate cancer better understand the potential risks and rewards of their treatment options. And that tool could ultimately benefit not just those patients but a broad spectrum of patients making complex care decisions based on their tumor's genomic information.

23 Nov 2017

Study identifies several barriers to routine HIV testing in the UK and U.S.

A new HIV Medicine study identified several barriers to routine HIV testing in emergency departments and acute medical units in the UK and US.

23 Nov 2017

Penn neuroscientists develop first whole-brain map of electrical connectivity key to memory processing

A team of neuroscientists at the University of Pennsylvania has constructed the first whole-brain map of electrical connectivity in the brain based on data from nearly 300 neurosurgical patients with electrodes implanted directly on the brain.

23 Nov 2017

Saving and erasure of memories depends on subtle brain signals, TSRI scientists find

The fragrance of hot pumpkin pie can bring back pleasant memories of holidays past, while the scent of an antiseptic hospital room may cause a shudder. The power of odors to activate memories both pleasing and aversive exists in many animals, from humans to the humble fruit fly.

23 Nov 2017

Study identifies signaling pathway essential for growth of new blood vessels

A new study led by researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) identifies a signaling pathway that is essential for angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels.

23 Nov 2017

Tiny robots could pave way for treating illness in hard-to-reach areas of the body

Tiny remotely operated robots could be designed to diagnose and treat illness in hard-to-reach areas of the human body, research suggests.

23 Nov 2017

Low levels of miR-29 could reduce susceptibility to cardiac fibrosis

Cardiac fibrosis involves an increase of connective tissue in the cardiac muscle, causing a loss of function. A team of researchers at the Technical University of Munich has now discovered that microRNA 29 (miR-29) plays an important role in the formation of tissue fibrosis.

23 Nov 2017

Bacteria in the intestine can play important pacemaker role in peristalsis

Spontaneous contractions of the digestive tract play an important role in almost all animals, and ensure healthy bowel functions. From simple invertebrates to humans, there are consistently similar patterns of movement, through which rhythmic contractions of the muscles facilitate the transport and mixing of the bowel contents.

23 Nov 2017

Study highlights need to improve quality of cardiovascular care for HIV-positive adults

People with both HIV and risk factors for heart disease and stroke were less likely to be treated with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and aspirin than patients without HIV. The researchers believe this to be the first national study comparing statin use in patients with and without HIV and the first extensive analysis using U.S. data.

23 Nov 2017

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High volume hospitals not necessarily better with heart valve surgeries

Leishmania genome study reveals the parasites adaptation to the environment

Scientists detect pathological prion protein in skin of CJD patients

Bacterial colonization can function as a pacemaker for the intestine, study reveals

Moderate coffee consumption more likely to provide beneficial health outcomes

UVA researchers developing new tool to help cancer patients make complex care decisions

Study identifies several barriers to routine HIV testing in the UK and U.S.

Penn neuroscientists develop first whole-brain map of electrical connectivity key to memory processing

Saving and erasure of memories depends on subtle brain signals, TSRI scientists find

Study identifies signaling pathway essential for growth of new blood vessels

Tiny robots could pave way for treating illness in hard-to-reach areas of the body

Low levels of miR-29 could reduce susceptibility to cardiac fibrosis

Bacteria in the intestine can play important pacemaker role in peristalsis

Study highlights need to improve quality of cardiovascular care for HIV-positive adults

Leishmania adaptation to environmental changes results from frequent chromosomal amplifications

Amazon Filters offers SupaPore H0P filters for fermentation applications

Chromatrap introduces easy-to-use range of DNA kits for molecular biology applications

New study shows how SNO reaction may contribute to Parkinson's disease

SITC releases first consensus recommendations on managing immunotherapy side effects

People who use indoor firing ranges at risk of lead poisoning

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

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