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Findings could influence ways to control bacterial growth on medical and other surfaces

A flexible tail allows swimming bacteria to thin the surrounding liquid and to free themselves when trapped along walls or obstacles.

30 Jun 2017

NEI-funded research aims to prevent or reverse progression of cataracts

Research funded by the National Eye Institute aims to reverse progression of cataracts- the most common cause of blindness worldwide- or to prevent them from forming altogether.

30 Jun 2017

South Dakota scientists use weather and vector mosquito data to produce West Nile Virus forecast

Use insect repellent and wear protective clothing when we're outside in the evening - even when it doesn't feel like mosquitoes are biting.

30 Jun 2017

New study in Baltimore finds larger mosquito populations in lower-income neighborhoods

A new study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology reports that in Baltimore, Maryland, neighborhoods with high levels of residential abandonment are hotspots for tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus).

30 Jun 2017

UTA awards new grants for research projects that focus on cancer, drug testing, and health of youth

The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded three new seed grants for interdisciplinary research projects that propose new ways to treat skin cancer, provide a new technique for more rapid and cost-effective evaluation of chemotherapy drugs, and to develop innovative programs to reduce the mental health risks of homeless youth.

30 Jun 2017

Rhodanine-based compounds show inhibitory activity to prevent aggregation of Tau proteins

The design of tailored peptide-polymer conjugates as drug-specific formulation additives offers access to next generation precision additives that can render problematic small organic drugs water-soluble and improve bioavailability.

30 Jun 2017

SmartPractice donates $50,000 to support TGen's development of liquid biopsies

In support of efforts to find better ways of diagnosing and monitoring breast cancer patients, SmartPractice today donated $50,000 to the Translational Genomics Research Institute.

30 Jun 2017

Wayne State researchers receive NIH grant to mimic benefits of exercise in sedentary patients

A team of researchers led by Robert Wessells, Ph.D., assistant professor of physiology in the School of Medicine at Wayne State University, has received a two-year, $423,500 grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health for the project, "Octopamine mediates benefits of endurance exercise in Drosophila."

30 Jun 2017

Grape consumption leads to better health

A newly released book titled Grapes and Health: A Monograph offers a thorough review of the current science linking the consumption of grapes to better health.

30 Jun 2017

Study highlights rate of misdiagnosis in Alzheimer's disease patients with psychosis

People with Alzheimer's disease who experience psychosis--including delusions and hallucinations--are five times more likely to be misdiagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies compared to patients who do not, new research suggests.

30 Jun 2017

Researchers discover biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity

Cleveland Clinic researchers have uncovered a biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity.

30 Jun 2017

Scientists find new clues to how RSV causes disease

By age 2, most children have been infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which usually causes only mild cold symptoms. But people with weakened immune systems, such as infants and the elderly, can face serious complications, including pneumonia and -- in some cases -- death.

30 Jun 2017

Analysis looks at use of multiple substances in reproductive-age women who use opioids

The majority of reproductive-age and pregnant women who use opioids for non-medical purposes also use at least one other substance, ranging from nicotine or alcohol to cocaine, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health analysis.

30 Jun 2017

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Findings could influence ways to control bacterial growth on medical and other surfaces

NEI-funded research aims to prevent or reverse progression of cataracts

South Dakota scientists use weather and vector mosquito data to produce West Nile Virus forecast

New study in Baltimore finds larger mosquito populations in lower-income neighborhoods

UTA awards new grants for research projects that focus on cancer, drug testing, and health of youth

Rhodanine-based compounds show inhibitory activity to prevent aggregation of Tau proteins

SmartPractice donates $50,000 to support TGen's development of liquid biopsies

Wayne State researchers receive NIH grant to mimic benefits of exercise in sedentary patients

Grape consumption leads to better health

Study highlights rate of misdiagnosis in Alzheimer's disease patients with psychosis

Researchers discover biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity

Scientists find new clues to how RSV causes disease

Analysis looks at use of multiple substances in reproductive-age women who use opioids

Study indicates new element involved in genome instability

Timing of mutations can have effect on health and disease

Research provides new insights into how telomeres regulate cellular senescence

Differential RNA splicing may play role in prostate cancer disparities in African-American men

Beta blockers reverse potentially detrimental genetic changes linked to heart disease

Dysfunctional microglia cells contribute to loss of synapses in Alzheimer's disease

Study finds link between social support and self-care behaviors in adults with COPD

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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