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Scientists detail structure of molecule implicated in Alzheimer's disease

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have detailed the structure of a molecule that has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

21 Dec 2016

Clinical study tests adult stem cell therapy for infants with congenital HLHS

In a first-in-children randomized clinical study, medical researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have begun testing to see whether adult stem cells derived from bone marrow benefit children with the congenital heart defect hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

21 Dec 2016

Breast cancer patient finds new hope with potentially revolutionary treatment

City of Hope patient Susan Young has had a remarkable response to a potentially revolutionary new treatment, a combination of the p53 cancer vaccine and a drug that blocks a specific cancer-aiding protein.

21 Dec 2016

Researchers identify promising prospect for new medications to fight against H. pylori

There is a strong suspicion that Helicobacter pylori is linked to the development of stomach cancer. Now an international team of researchers led by Prof. Donald R. Ronning has used neutrons to unlock the secret to the functionality of an important enzyme in the bacterium's metabolism.

21 Dec 2016

Gelatin supplement consumption plus intensive exercise can help build ligaments, tendons and bones

A new study from Keith Baar's Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory at the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences and the Australian Institute of Sport suggests that consuming a gelatin supplement, plus a burst of intensive exercise, can help build ligaments, tendons and bones.

21 Dec 2016

Simple sniff test can enhance accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

Tests that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists' offices.

20 Dec 2016

Researchers creating computer model to track circadian clock

Biology dictates that DNA creates proteins which create - among other things - metabolites, the outputs of metabolism.

20 Dec 2016

Scientists develop better material to regenerate bone tissue cells in shorter time

A new study has revealed a technology how to cover biodegradable implants with a human skeleton similar mineral.

20 Dec 2016

Research findings reveal new powerful role of sunlight on immunity

Sunlight allows us to make vitamin D, credited with healthier living, but a surprise research finding could reveal another powerful benefit of getting some sun.

20 Dec 2016

Regular use of common mouthwash can help curb spread of gonorrhoea infections

A commercial brand of mouthwash that is readily available from supermarkets and pharmacies can help curb the growth of the bacteria responsible for gonorrhoea, reveals preliminary research published online in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.

20 Dec 2016

Qioptiq to unveil new wavelength pairing for iFLEX-Gemini laser series at SPIE Photonics West

Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies Company and global technology leader in delivering innovative optical and photonic solutions, will present its new wavelength pairing for the popular iFLEX-Gemini Dual-Wavelength Laser Series with new 488/647nm wavelengths at SPIE Photonics West.

From Excelitas Technologies 20 Dec 2016

Leading journal publishes article about ciliate lipases as therapeutic candidates for oral treatment of EPI

Cilian AG, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of subunit vaccines, enzymes and monoclonal antibodies, announces that the European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, the international, peer-reviewed, online publication journal, has published an article entitled: Novel ciliate lipases for enzyme replacement during exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

20 Dec 2016

New research shows how children integrate different sensory information to direct social behavior

New research from the Monell Center reveals that children begin using olfactory information to help guide their responses to emotionally-expressive faces at about five years of age.

20 Dec 2016

Scientists develop novel nanoparticle-based method to deliver DNA vaccine

Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital have developed a novel method for delivering therapeutic molecules into cells.

20 Dec 2016

Researchers use DNA markers to differentiate harmless species from deadly bacteria

The virulent pathogen that causes the disease tularemia, or "rabbit fever," was weaponized during past world wars and is considered a potential bioweapon.

20 Dec 2016

Noise sensitivity linked to how the brain processes variations in sound stream

The degree to which one is disturbed by noises of everyday life may be related to how the brain processes variations in the sound stream, according to new findings published in Scientific Reports.

19 Dec 2016

Scientists identify novel protein pathway across cancer types that fuels tumor progression

Scientists at The Wistar Institute have identified a novel protein pathway across several types of cancer that controls how tumor cells acquire the energy necessary for movement, invasion and metastasis.

19 Dec 2016

Presence of tumor DNA in blood linked to poor outcomes in pancreatic cancer patients

The presence of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) isolated from blood samples of patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma was associated with poor outcomes.

19 Dec 2016

Routine blood test can predict survival of cancer patients in palliative care

A routine blood test can predict how long cancer patients in palliative care will survive, researchers report at the ESMO Asia 2016 Congress in Singapore.

17 Dec 2016

Researchers receive NIH grant to map molecular changes linked to physical movement

A research team led by Robert Gerszten, MD, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a Senior Associate Member of the Broad Institute, has received an award of more than $11 million as part of the Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity in Humans consortium, a large-scale initiative of the National Institutes of Health to investigate and map the molecular changes that occur in our bodies during and after exercise.

17 Dec 2016

Laboratory News and Research

Scientists detail structure of molecule implicated in Alzheimer's disease

Clinical study tests adult stem cell therapy for infants with congenital HLHS

Breast cancer patient finds new hope with potentially revolutionary treatment

Researchers identify promising prospect for new medications to fight against H. pylori

Gelatin supplement consumption plus intensive exercise can help build ligaments, tendons and bones

Simple sniff test can enhance accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

Researchers creating computer model to track circadian clock

Scientists develop better material to regenerate bone tissue cells in shorter time

Research findings reveal new powerful role of sunlight on immunity

Regular use of common mouthwash can help curb spread of gonorrhoea infections

Qioptiq to unveil new wavelength pairing for iFLEX-Gemini laser series at SPIE Photonics West

Leading journal publishes article about ciliate lipases as therapeutic candidates for oral treatment of EPI

New research shows how children integrate different sensory information to direct social behavior

Scientists develop novel nanoparticle-based method to deliver DNA vaccine

Researchers use DNA markers to differentiate harmless species from deadly bacteria

Noise sensitivity linked to how the brain processes variations in sound stream

Scientists identify novel protein pathway across cancer types that fuels tumor progression

Presence of tumor DNA in blood linked to poor outcomes in pancreatic cancer patients

Routine blood test can predict survival of cancer patients in palliative care

Researchers receive NIH grant to map molecular changes linked to physical movement

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