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Study finds first evidence of delayed aging among Americans

Americans may be aging more slowly than they were two decades ago. A new study by University of Southern California and Yale University researchers suggests that at least part of the gains in life expectancy over recent decades may be due to a change in the rate of biological aging, rather than simply keeping ailing people alive.

16 Mar 2018

Researchers develop way to sequence entire fetal genome by modifying prenatal testing method

For the first time, researchers have developed a way to sequence the entire genome of a fetus by modifying the prenatal testing method known as amniocentesis.

16 Mar 2018

Research establishes use of chimeric cells as potential therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Cells made by fusing a normal human muscle cell with a muscle cell from a person with Duchenne muscular dystrophy --a rare but fatal form of muscular dystrophy -- were able to significantly improve muscle function when implanted into the muscles of a mouse model of the disease.

16 Mar 2018

Clinical trial to test efficacy of stem cell transplants in stopping ALS muscle deterioration

Once funding is obtained, researchers can perform a clinical trial to test the efficacy of transplanting bone marrow cells into muscles to stop deterioration caused by the illness. The method has already yielded positive results on mice.

16 Mar 2018

Older patients with colorectal cancer at increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity

Older patients with colorectal cancer are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and congestive heart failure, according to a study published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.

16 Mar 2018

Researchers uncover four microRNAs as potential biomarkers for atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular, and often rapid, heart rate. It increases the risk of developing strokes, heart failure, and even dementia. Although it can be associated with aging, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart valve problems, etc, about one-third of patients with AF have no symptoms until they suffer a stroke.

16 Mar 2018

Study questions efficacy, safety of intranasal ketamine for depression

Nasal spray devices have been touted as a promising way to deliver ketamine to patients with treatment-resistant depression, with this application easier to use and less invasive than other clinical delivery methods such as injections.

16 Mar 2018

Climate change spurs proliferation of disease-bearing insects, increases exposure to viral infections

Scientists at the Joint Research Centre, the European Commission's science and knowledge service, find that global warming has allowed disease-bearing insects to proliferate, increasing exposure to viral infections.

16 Mar 2018

Early puberty may increase risk of obesity in later life

The earlier girls start puberty, the greater their chances are of suffering from obesity in later life, according to a new study.

16 Mar 2018

Early puberty may increase risk of obesity in later life

The earlier girls start puberty, the greater their chances are of suffering from obesity in later life, according to a new study.

16 Mar 2018

Research identifies barriers that may prevent Black Americans from screening for CKD

The incidence of kidney failure is 3 times higher in Black Americans than in whites, and the prevalence of chronic kidney disease continues to rise among Black Americans while it has stabilized in other racial groups.

16 Mar 2018

Researchers find way to identify undiagnosed genetic diseases in electronic health records

Patients diagnosed with heart failure, stroke, infertility and kidney failure could actually be suffering from rare and undiagnosed genetic diseases.

16 Mar 2018

Researchers develop new algorithm to make CPR more effective

In the event of a cardiorespiratory arrest, two actions are crucial for the patient's survival: cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation.

16 Mar 2018

Alzheimer's disease also affects small blood vessels

A research conducted by the UAB demonstrates that mice suffering from this disease also have substantial malfunctions in small blood vessels, important in nourishing different organs and tissues and in regulating blood pressure, and which mainly affects females.

16 Mar 2018

IBN’s green tea-based drug nanocarriers show superior tumor-killing performance

The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology of A*STAR has reported superior results using new green tea-based nanocarriers to kill liver cancer cells, compared to existing drug delivery systems.

16 Mar 2018

Researchers produce complete 3D structure for yeast Nuclear Pore Complex

For the first time, researchers have produced a nearly complete three-dimensional structure for the yeast Nuclear Pore Complex. This discovery represents a major step toward identifying the atomic structure of the NPC, which soon may provide researchers with a better understanding of how the central transport channel functions.

15 Mar 2018

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Study finds first evidence of delayed aging among Americans

Researchers develop way to sequence entire fetal genome by modifying prenatal testing method

Research establishes use of chimeric cells as potential therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Clinical trial to test efficacy of stem cell transplants in stopping ALS muscle deterioration

Older patients with colorectal cancer at increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity

Researchers uncover four microRNAs as potential biomarkers for atrial fibrillation

Study questions efficacy, safety of intranasal ketamine for depression

Climate change spurs proliferation of disease-bearing insects, increases exposure to viral infections

Early puberty may increase risk of obesity in later life

Early puberty may increase risk of obesity in later life

Research identifies barriers that may prevent Black Americans from screening for CKD

Researchers find way to identify undiagnosed genetic diseases in electronic health records

Researchers develop new algorithm to make CPR more effective

Alzheimer's disease also affects small blood vessels

IBN’s green tea-based drug nanocarriers show superior tumor-killing performance

Researchers produce complete 3D structure for yeast Nuclear Pore Complex

Special issue aims to bring medical cannabis into mainstream medicine

Misconceptions about MMR vaccine found to influence usage of Zika vaccine

Researchers explore whether MERS-CoV is a threat for Africa

Neuroscientists identify role of primary visual cortex in integrating head and visual movement signals

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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