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Researchers identify new target that may lead to novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a new target in development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that could lead to therapies focused on treating the neurodegenerative condition early in its progression.

7 Dec 2020

Combination of venetoclax and standard therapies shows promise in high-risk myeloid blood cancers

The novel oral drug venetoclax can be safely added to standard therapies for some high-risk myeloid blood cancers and in early studies the combination shows promise of improved outcomes, say scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

7 Dec 2020

UC San Diego’s proactive strategies effectively detected and prevented COVID-19 transmission on campus

UC San Diego's nationally recognized, evidence-based Return to Learn program employs a comprehensive suite of education, monitoring, testing, intervention and notification tools that no other university is using.

6 Dec 2020

Free radicals may be important for the brain to remain adaptable

Reactive oxygen molecules, also known as "free radicals", are generally considered harmful. However as it now turns out, they control cellular processes, which are important for the brain's ability to adapt - at least in mice.

5 Dec 2020

Mysterious particle found in the blood of people with sepsis

Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology have found that people with sepsis have never-before-seen particles in their blood.

5 Dec 2020

Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation shows comparable benefit to therapy alternatives

Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and has been further developed and modified over time.

5 Dec 2020

Using gene therapy to achieve the positive health effects of physical exercise

Gene therapy is the most effective method to be able to provide health benefits you normally gain through physical exercise.

5 Dec 2020

Missing link between stress and infertility found

Otago researchers have found the "missing link between stress and infertility".

5 Dec 2020

Biochemical cascade in the brain leads to the destruction of synapses in Alzheimer's

A new study on Alzheimer's disease by Scripps Research scientists has revealed a previously unknown biochemical cascade in the brain that leads to the destruction of synapses, the connections between nerve cells that are responsible for memory and cognition.

5 Dec 2020

Women with PTSD and depression have greater risk of early death

Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have an almost fourfold greater risk of early death from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, type 2 diabetes, accidents, suicide, and other causes than women without trauma exposure or depression, according to a large long-term study conducted by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

4 Dec 2020

Is mask-wearing effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission?

UK-based researchers released the findings of their review of the efficacy of the face coverings and masks in preventing transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

4 Dec 2020

Blood test helps in identifying markers of COVID-19

Researchers from the Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS) have presented a study carried out in the Clinical Biochemistry Service of the Virgen del Rocío University Hospital which identifies the values for six biochemical biomarkers that indicate a patient may be infected with SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19).

4 Dec 2020

Laboratory News and Research

Researchers identify new target that may lead to novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Combination of venetoclax and standard therapies shows promise in high-risk myeloid blood cancers

UC San Diego’s proactive strategies effectively detected and prevented COVID-19 transmission on campus

Free radicals may be important for the brain to remain adaptable

Mysterious particle found in the blood of people with sepsis

Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation shows comparable benefit to therapy alternatives

Using gene therapy to achieve the positive health effects of physical exercise

Missing link between stress and infertility found

Biochemical cascade in the brain leads to the destruction of synapses in Alzheimer's

Women with PTSD and depression have greater risk of early death

Is mask-wearing effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission?

Blood test helps in identifying markers of COVID-19

TSK Laboratory’s Low Dead Space needles can help vaccinate millions more against COVID-19

ATCC introduces new product segment with launch of SARS-CoV-2 external control kit

Study shows how minerals come together at molecular level to form bones, hard tissues

Intermediate embryonic stem cell type could lead to advances in regenerative medicine

Sensitivity of coronavirus antibody tests may be lower than stated on the package

International scientific team reports 'super-spreader' potential of Andes virus

Vaccination against tuberculosis has influence on the epidemiology of COVID-19

Researchers discover new link between a class of persistent pollutants and gut microbiome

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