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Scientists map three-dimensional structure of protein that causes cystic fibrosis

Scientists at The Rockefeller University have mapped the three-dimensional structure for one of the more notorious disease-causing molecules in the human body: the protein responsible for the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis. And it looks fishy.

23 Mar 2017

First-of-its-kind mouse model could help study post-malaria epilepsy in children

A first-of-its-kind mouse model could lead to an understanding of how cerebral malaria infection leads to the development of epilepsy in children, and to the prevention of seizures.

23 Mar 2017

Research findings could open new avenue to develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease

Thin parts of the cell membranes of neurons turn out to be particularly vulnerable to a protein that collects in the brain of people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a University of Michigan researcher.

23 Mar 2017

Study finds direct link between increasing width of vestibular aqueduct and severity of child's hearing loss

It may be possible to predict the severity of hearing loss for children diagnosed with enlarged vestibular aqueduct, according to a new study published in JAMA-Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

23 Mar 2017

Study identifies potential risks for mothers who are cancer survivors

For young women facing a new cancer diagnosis, fertility preservation can be an important consideration in treatment planning. Now a University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center-led study has identified potential risks for mothers who are cancer survivors -- risks for their newborns' health.

23 Mar 2017

Researchers outline new diagnostic model for mental illness

A consortium of 50 psychologists and psychiatrists from around the world has outlined a new diagnostic model for mental illness, in what researchers hope will be a paradigm shift in how these illnesses are classified and diagnosed.

23 Mar 2017

Flexible approach to exercise works better for new moms than specific regimen

Often running on empty, new moms may need a bit more flexibility and support to ease back into exercise after giving birth, according to a Kansas State University researcher.

23 Mar 2017

Brain makes new connections in blind people to enhance compensatory abilities

The brains of those who are born blind make new connections in the absence of visual information, resulting in enhanced, compensatory abilities such as a heightened sense of hearing, smell and touch, as well as cognitive functions (such as memory and language) according to a new study led by Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers.

23 Mar 2017

Medicare's competitive bidding program reduces access to diabetes testing supplies, survey finds

A new survey from the American Association of Diabetes Educators found that Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program significantly reduced beneficiary choice and access to commonly used diabetes testing supplies.

23 Mar 2017

Inner ear gene therapy holds promise for treating patients with hearing loss and dizziness

In a first-of-its-kind study published in the March 1, 2017 edition of Molecular Therapy, researchers from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine showed that gene therapy was able to restore balance and hearing in genetically modified mice that mimic Usher Syndrome, a genetic condition in humans characterized by partial or total hearing loss, dizziness, and vision loss that worsens over time.

23 Mar 2017

Sleep deprivation hinders ability to identify facial expressions, study finds

After a rough night's sleep, your ability to recognize whether those around you are happy or sad could suffer, according to a study led by a University of Arizona psychologist.

23 Mar 2017

UAlberta researchers discover potential new target for treatment of multiple sclerosis

In the relentless battle against multiple sclerosis (MS), U of A researchers recently discovered an entirely new cellular mechanism--an underlying defect in brain cells--that may to be blame for the disease, and a potential hallmark that may be a target for future treatment.

23 Mar 2017

Study links gastrointestinal disturbances of GWI with changes in intestinal microbiota

A new study from the University of South Carolina has found a gastrointestinal link that could help explain many of the health issues facing those with Gulf War Illness (GWI) as well as opening new pathways to treatment options that may improve both gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms associated with the disorder.

23 Mar 2017

New clinical approach offers hope for patients with aggressive brain cancer

Being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor is devastating news for patients and their loved ones. Whereas some types of tumor respond well to treatment, others such as glioblastomas - the most common and aggressive brain tumors - are known to recur and progress within short times from the diagnosis.

23 Mar 2017

EPFL scientists develop synthetic methods to crack code of Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes patients to lose their ability to move, speak, and even think. It is caused by a gene mutation that produces an abnormal form of the protein huntingtin, which aggregates and builds up inside neurons of the cortex and striatum.

23 Mar 2017

PRECISION Panc project aims to develop personalised treatments for pancreatic cancer patients

The development of new treatments for pancreatic cancer is set to be transformed by a network of clinical trials, aiming to find the right trial for the right patient, after a £10 million investment from Cancer Research UK.

23 Mar 2017

Researchers develop robust technique for efficient manufacture of red blood cells

Researchers have generated the first immortalised cell lines which allow more efficient manufacture of red blood cells.

23 Mar 2017

TUM scientists show how diabetes damages small blood vessels around the heart

Diabetics have a significantly higher risk of suffering a heart attack. A research team at the Technical University of Munich has now identified one of the causes: Diabetes is associated with the loss of small blood vessels around the heart.

23 Mar 2017

MSU lands $727,000 NIH grant to improve use of fish as disease models for human medicine

Michigan State University has landed a $727,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to improve the use of fish as disease models for human medicine.

23 Mar 2017

Study compares arm measures to BMI for assessing nutritional status of leukemia survivors

Arm anthropometry is a simple method to determine if a person is overweight or obese, and because it can distinguish between fat and muscle mass, unlike body mass index (BMI), it is a valuable method for assessing muscle loss in long-term survivors of childhood cancer.

23 Mar 2017

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Scientists map three-dimensional structure of protein that causes cystic fibrosis

First-of-its-kind mouse model could help study post-malaria epilepsy in children

Research findings could open new avenue to develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease

Study finds direct link between increasing width of vestibular aqueduct and severity of child's hearing loss

Study identifies potential risks for mothers who are cancer survivors

Researchers outline new diagnostic model for mental illness

Flexible approach to exercise works better for new moms than specific regimen

Brain makes new connections in blind people to enhance compensatory abilities

Medicare's competitive bidding program reduces access to diabetes testing supplies, survey finds

Inner ear gene therapy holds promise for treating patients with hearing loss and dizziness

Sleep deprivation hinders ability to identify facial expressions, study finds

UAlberta researchers discover potential new target for treatment of multiple sclerosis

Study links gastrointestinal disturbances of GWI with changes in intestinal microbiota

New clinical approach offers hope for patients with aggressive brain cancer

EPFL scientists develop synthetic methods to crack code of Huntington's disease

PRECISION Panc project aims to develop personalised treatments for pancreatic cancer patients

Researchers develop robust technique for efficient manufacture of red blood cells

TUM scientists show how diabetes damages small blood vessels around the heart

MSU lands $727,000 NIH grant to improve use of fish as disease models for human medicine

Study compares arm measures to BMI for assessing nutritional status of leukemia survivors

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