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Scientists identify ‘cellular post office’ that could be key to preventing spread of lung cancer

Scientists at the Universities of York and Texas have found that a component of cancer cells, which acts like a 'cellular post office', could be the key to preventing the spread of lung cancer to other parts of the body.

25 Nov 2016

New anti-inflammatory drug reduces death of existing brain cells then repairs damage after stroke

Researchers at The University of Manchester have discovered that a potential new drug reduces the number of brain cells destroyed by stroke and then helps to repair the damage.

25 Nov 2016

Japanese researchers discover new method for predicting congenital CMV infection in fetuses

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can cause serious complications such as hearing difficulties and mental retardation in affected infants.

25 Nov 2016

New study finds link between memory mechanisms and resistance to epilepsy

A new study undertaken jointly by researchers from the Sagol Department of Neurobiology at the University of Haifa and European researchers, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, exposes a new biological mechanism that, on the one hand, damages a very specific type of memory, but at the same time provides resistance to epilepsy.

25 Nov 2016

2nd Global Iron Deficiency Day: Vifor Pharma supports global activities to raise awareness of iron deficiency

According to the World Health Organisation, iron deficiency affects up to one-third of the world's population, and is particularly common in elderly individuals and those with certain chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure or inflammatory bowel disease.

From CSL Ltd 25 Nov 2016

Sheffield haematologist wins prestigious Anthony Nolan Supporter Award

Professor John Snowden, Consultant Haematologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was presented with a national award by the blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan.

25 Nov 2016

New insulin delivery recommendations for health care professionals published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings

The prestigious medical journal, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, recently published new insulin delivery recommendations for health care professionals caring for insulin-using patients, including the results from the largest injection technique survey ever performed for people with diabetes.

25 Nov 2016

Landmark study of virosphere uncovers 1445 viruses

A landmark study of the virosphere of the most populous animals – those without backbones such as insects, spiders and worms and that live around our houses – has uncovered 1445 viruses, revealing people have only scratched the surface of the world of viruses – but it is likely that only a few cause disease.

25 Nov 2016

TUM scientists explore link between gastrointestinal microbiota and dietary fats

Gut bacteria play a little-understood role in the body’s energy balance, which is influenced by diet. However, the crucial nutritional components are unknown. A team at the Technical University of Munich was able to demonstrate for the very first time that mice without gastrointestinal microbiota grow obese when fed with dietary fat from plant sources, but not from animal sources.

25 Nov 2016

Individual cognitive processing therapy more efficacious in treating PTSD symptoms

Individual sessions of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) - a trauma-focused treatment that teaches patients more balanced thinking about traumatic events - were better at reducing the severity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in active-duty military members, although group sessions also were effective, according to an article published online by JAMA Psychiatry.

25 Nov 2016

Study shows power of haptic interfaces, web computing to create shareable scientific environment in crystallography

Haptic interfaces have been readily adopted because of their intuitive ease of use and convenience.

25 Nov 2016

Research provides insights into how molecular adaptations can lead to differential circadian timing

The non-biting marine midge Clunio marinus lives along Europe's tide-shapen coasts, where precise timing is of existential importance: Reproduction and oviposition must occur when the tide is at its lowest.

24 Nov 2016

ASGCT seeks to educate public and policy-makers on fundamentals of gene editing

On Nov. 21, 2016, the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy released Therapeutic Gene Editing: an ASGCT White Paper, intended to provide policy-makers, patient advocates, and the interested public with the necessary background information in anticipation of an upcoming consensus report on human gene editing from the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine (NAS), expected to be released in early 2017.

24 Nov 2016

Edinburgh-based sports therapy clinic introduces advanced 3D motion tracking system to detect concussion

The Edinburgh-based sports therapy clinic Move Freely Sports Therapy + Performance has recently announced the introduction of the cutting edge 3D motion tracking software Kinetisense

24 Nov 2016

Mouth cancer rates increase by 68% in the UK over last two decades

A NEW Cancer Research UK analysis reveals that rates of mouth (oral) cancer have jumped by 68 per cent in the UK over the last 20 years, today (Friday).

24 Nov 2016

Study shows essential role of new receptor in protecting against obesity

The team of scientists from King's College London and Imperial College London tested a high-fat diet, containing a fermentable carbohydrate, and a control diet on mice and looked at the effect on food intake of those with and without the FFAR2 receptor.

24 Nov 2016

Tissue damage plays crucial role in cell reprogramming

Cell reprogramming does not happen exactly as we thought. In the pages of the journal Science, a team from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre has shown that tissue damage is a relevant factor for cells to go back to an embryonic state.

24 Nov 2016

Social status affects immune regulation and health status in rhesus monkeys

The richest and poorest Americans differ in life expectancy by more than a decade. Glaring health inequalities across the socioeconomic spectrum are often attributed to access to medical care and differences in habits such as smoking, exercise and diet.

24 Nov 2016

New cell reprogramming mechanism could pave way for potential therapies to boost tissue repair

Researchers have identified a mechanism by which cells undergo reprogramming in live mice, a phenomenon that had previously been poorly understood.

24 Nov 2016

Hungry bacteria can harvest energy from domestic sewage

New research shows that sewage contains a source of energy that can be harvested by using hungry bacteria.

24 Nov 2016

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Scientists identify ‘cellular post office’ that could be key to preventing spread of lung cancer

New anti-inflammatory drug reduces death of existing brain cells then repairs damage after stroke

Japanese researchers discover new method for predicting congenital CMV infection in fetuses

New study finds link between memory mechanisms and resistance to epilepsy

2nd Global Iron Deficiency Day: Vifor Pharma supports global activities to raise awareness of iron deficiency

Sheffield haematologist wins prestigious Anthony Nolan Supporter Award

New insulin delivery recommendations for health care professionals published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Landmark study of virosphere uncovers 1445 viruses

TUM scientists explore link between gastrointestinal microbiota and dietary fats

Individual cognitive processing therapy more efficacious in treating PTSD symptoms

Study shows power of haptic interfaces, web computing to create shareable scientific environment in crystallography

Research provides insights into how molecular adaptations can lead to differential circadian timing

ASGCT seeks to educate public and policy-makers on fundamentals of gene editing

Edinburgh-based sports therapy clinic introduces advanced 3D motion tracking system to detect concussion

Mouth cancer rates increase by 68% in the UK over last two decades

Study shows essential role of new receptor in protecting against obesity

Tissue damage plays crucial role in cell reprogramming

Social status affects immune regulation and health status in rhesus monkeys

New cell reprogramming mechanism could pave way for potential therapies to boost tissue repair

Hungry bacteria can harvest energy from domestic sewage

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

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