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Benefits of full breastfeeding in newborns could last through to early adulthood, research shows

Babies who are fed only breast milk for the first three months of life appear to be much more likely to maintain a healthy weight trajectory, with the benefits possibly lasting through to early adulthood, new research shows.

30 Jun 2017

New therapeutic approach offers hope for individuals with debilitating bone cancer

An Australian-led research team has demonstrated a new therapeutic approach that can re-build and strengthen bone, offering hope for individuals with the debilitating bone cancer, multiple myeloma.

29 Jun 2017

Research yields first successful isolation, maintenance of haploid embryonic stem cells in humans

Stem cell research holds huge potential for medicine and human health. In particular, human embryonic stem cells (ESCs), with their ability to turn into any cell in the human body, are essential to the future prevention and treatment of disease.

29 Jun 2017

Scientists identify network of neurons that plays key role in learning vocalizations

Researchers have identified a network of neurons that plays a vital role in learning vocalizations by aiding communication between motor and auditory regions of the brain.

28 Jun 2017

Specialist antenatal clinics can help cut pregnancy complications for obese women

Specialist antenatal clinics for severely obese mums-to-be can help cut rates of pregnancy complications, research has found.

22 Jun 2017

Researchers discover same kind of T-cell exhaustion in IBS-D patients

Australian researchers have for the first time discovered that a specific type of irritable bowel syndrome is associated with exhaustion of the immune system in patients.

21 Jun 2017

Partnership between CASIS and NCATS brings Organs-on-Chips research to orbiting laboratory

Models of human disease are beneficial for medical research, but have limitations in predicting the way a drug will behave within the human body using data from non-human models because of inherent differences between species.

21 Jun 2017

Australian scientists discover link between exhausted immune system and IBS

AUSTRALIAN scientists have discovered that exhausted immune cells point to a specific type of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

20 Jun 2017

CCNY scientists develop rapid method for preparing molecules with potential against HIV

As the HIV/AIDS epidemic approaches its fourth decade, each year brings promising news of pioneering research to alleviate the scourge.

20 Jun 2017

Scientists develop new technique to study longevity of airborne viruses

Cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing and wash your hands. Queensland University of Technology and The University of Queensland scientists have developed a new technique to study how some common disease-causing bacteria can spread up to 4m and remain alive in the air for up to 45 minutes.

19 Jun 2017

Study shows acupuncture as viable alternative to pain-relieving drugs in emergency departments

The world's largest randomized controlled trial of the use of acupuncture in emergency departments has found the treatment is a safe and effective alternative to pain-relieving drugs for some patients.

19 Jun 2017

Research shows how adipose tissue reduces efficiency of radiotherapy in breast cancer patients

According to research published online in The FASEB Journal, repeated irradiation of breast fat (also known as adipose tissue) produces an inflammatory response that ultimately reduces the efficiency of radiotherapy in breast cancer patients.

8 Jun 2017

Stowers scientists provide evidence of cross-talk between Nanog and Hox genes

Competing regulatory genes "talk" to each other to maintain balance of cell state, according to new research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.

6 Jun 2017

Study reveals increased risk of ozone loss over the central United States during summer months

A new study out of Harvard University reveals that the protective stratospheric ozone layer above the central United States is vulnerable to erosion during the summer months from ozone-depleting chemical reactions, exposing people, livestock and crops to the harmful effects of UV radiation.

6 Jun 2017

Medical Research News and Research

Benefits of full breastfeeding in newborns could last through to early adulthood, research shows

New therapeutic approach offers hope for individuals with debilitating bone cancer

Research yields first successful isolation, maintenance of haploid embryonic stem cells in humans

Scientists identify network of neurons that plays key role in learning vocalizations

Specialist antenatal clinics can help cut pregnancy complications for obese women

Researchers discover same kind of T-cell exhaustion in IBS-D patients

Partnership between CASIS and NCATS brings Organs-on-Chips research to orbiting laboratory

Australian scientists discover link between exhausted immune system and IBS

CCNY scientists develop rapid method for preparing molecules with potential against HIV

Scientists develop new technique to study longevity of airborne viruses

Study shows acupuncture as viable alternative to pain-relieving drugs in emergency departments

Research shows how adipose tissue reduces efficiency of radiotherapy in breast cancer patients

Stowers scientists provide evidence of cross-talk between Nanog and Hox genes

Study reveals increased risk of ozone loss over the central United States during summer months

Scientists discover mechanism that provides potential new target for allergy treatments

Olive oil component may help prevent cancer developing in the brain

Gene therapy could give protection from severe allergies

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust uses Cole-Parmer’s Stuart equipment to improve epidural anesthesia

As government-funded cancer research sags, scientists fear U.S. is ‘losing its edge’

Tobacco use more common among HIV positive individuals, York study shows

Human iPSCs: A Full Guide to Advanced in Vitro Models and Applications eBook

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Exploring the G:Box and for high-quality imaging

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