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ASF launches Autism Sisters Project to accelerate research into 'Female Protective Effect'

The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced the launch of the Autism Sisters Project, a new initiative that will give unaffected sisters of individuals with autism the opportunity to take an active role in accelerating research into the "Female Protective Effect."

14 Oct 2015

MIT neuroscientists discover brain circuit that controls sleep

Sleep is usually considered an all-or-nothing state: The brain is either entirely awake or entirely asleep. However, MIT neuroscientists have discovered a brain circuit that can trigger small regions of the brain to fall asleep or become less alert, while the rest of the brain remains awake.

14 Oct 2015

Investigational antiviral drug effectively treats Lassa virus infection in guinea pigs

Favipiravir, an investigational antiviral drug currently being tested in West Africa as a treatment for Ebola virus disease, effectively treated Lassa virus infection in guinea pigs, according to a new study from National Institutes of Health scientists and colleagues.

13 Oct 2015

Bacterium that causes Q fever associated with increased risk of lymphoma

The bacterium that causes Q fever, an infectious disease that humans contract from animals, is associated with an increased risk of lymphoma, according to a study published online today in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology.

13 Oct 2015

Malaria protein could one day help stop cancer

Scientists at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health and the BC Cancer Agency have discovered a protein from malaria that could one day help stop cancer in its tracks.

13 Oct 2015

Neighbourhood exposure to fast food outlets associated with lower BMD and BMC in newborns

New research from the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit at the University of Southampton in the UK indicates that neighbourhood exposure to fast food outlets is potentially linked to poorer bone development in early childhood.

13 Oct 2015

Danish researchers face possible breakthrough in fight against cancer

The hunt for a vaccine against malaria in pregnant women has provided an unexpected side benefit for Danish researchers, namely what appears to be an effective weapon against cancer. The scientists behind the vaccine aim for tests on humans within four years.

13 Oct 2015

Sleep apnea associated with evidence of early heart injury in women

Risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the development of subsequent cardiovascular (CV) complications differ by sex, but it is not clear from prior research whether the effects of sleep apnea on heart disease is similar for men and women.

13 Oct 2015

RE.WORK showcases future technology and innovations in deep learning software

The future of technological innovation is a broad topic with endless opportunities in every scientific field. RE.WORK’s two most recent concurrent conferences ‘RE.WORK: Future Technology’ and ‘RE.WORK: Deep Learning’, in part focussed on putting healthcare in the context of the wider technological revolution.

13 Oct 2015

Lilly, ImaginAb partner to study potential novel T-cell-based immuno-oncology therapies

Eli Lilly and Company and ImaginAb Inc. are pleased to announce a preclinical research collaboration to study potential novel T-cell-based immuno-oncology therapies.

13 Oct 2015

Research shows one in three young men in China could die from tobacco use

One in three of all the young men in China will eventually be killed by tobacco, unless a substantial proportion stop smoking, according to new research published in The Lancet.

13 Oct 2015

Quest Diagnostics scientists demonstrate new molecular combing technique that predicts cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy

Genetic testing for mutations beyond those currently recommended in medical guidelines may aid the identification of more couples at risk of having a child with cystic fibrosis, according to a study presented today at the 2015 American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting, which runs through October 10 in Baltimore, Maryland.

From Quest Diagnostics 13 Oct 2015

Widespread frustration, dissatisfaction hamper progress for chronic pain sufferers, shows study

Health charity Pain Concern has revealed how widespread frustration and dissatisfaction is stopping people in severe pain getting the support they need from their GP.

13 Oct 2015

Researchers use high-precision instrument to inject toxins that reduce migraine attacks

Researchers are using a high-precision instrument to inject toxins that alleviate migraine attacks. This means even better needle guidance and user-friendliness.

13 Oct 2015

VTT, AIST partner to study how ICT-based applications improve care services for the elderly

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the Japanese research institute AIST are studying how the adoption of ICT-based applications designed for the elderly will improve care service both at home and in assisted living facilities with the help of, for instance, a robot assistant.

13 Oct 2015

Finnish researchers find that obesity surgery normalizes brain's opioid neurotransmission

Researchers at Aalto University and University of Turku have revealed how obesity surgery recovers opioid neurotransmission in the brain.

13 Oct 2015

Diabetes screening process needs 'careful re-evaluation'

The process for screening for Type 2 diabetes or those at high risk of the condition needs "careful re-evaluation", according to the first study on the effectiveness of testing methods.

13 Oct 2015

Language used in social media posts may have strong connection to individuals' health

Language used in everyday social media posts may have a strong connection to an individual's health, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

13 Oct 2015

ATA announces research grants to support projects proposed by young researchers

The American Thyroid Association is pleased to announce that grants have been awarded to support projects proposed by leading young researchers. Three of these projects involve the genetic analysis of thyroid tumors carrying the BRAFV600E mutation, which is associated with the development of some forms of thyroid cancer and increased risk for distant metastases, more advanced disease, and higher mortality.

13 Oct 2015

Tamoxifen drug clears MRSA, reduces mortality

Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences have found that the breast cancer drug tamoxifen gives white blood cells a boost, better enabling them to respond to, ensnare and kill bacteria in laboratory experiments. Tamoxifen treatment in mice also enhances clearance of the antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogen MRSA and reduces mortality.

13 Oct 2015

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ASF launches Autism Sisters Project to accelerate research into 'Female Protective Effect'

MIT neuroscientists discover brain circuit that controls sleep

Investigational antiviral drug effectively treats Lassa virus infection in guinea pigs

Bacterium that causes Q fever associated with increased risk of lymphoma

Malaria protein could one day help stop cancer

Neighbourhood exposure to fast food outlets associated with lower BMD and BMC in newborns

Danish researchers face possible breakthrough in fight against cancer

Sleep apnea associated with evidence of early heart injury in women

RE.WORK showcases future technology and innovations in deep learning software

Lilly, ImaginAb partner to study potential novel T-cell-based immuno-oncology therapies

Research shows one in three young men in China could die from tobacco use

Quest Diagnostics scientists demonstrate new molecular combing technique that predicts cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy

Widespread frustration, dissatisfaction hamper progress for chronic pain sufferers, shows study

Researchers use high-precision instrument to inject toxins that reduce migraine attacks

VTT, AIST partner to study how ICT-based applications improve care services for the elderly

Finnish researchers find that obesity surgery normalizes brain's opioid neurotransmission

Diabetes screening process needs 'careful re-evaluation'

Language used in social media posts may have strong connection to individuals' health

ATA announces research grants to support projects proposed by young researchers

Tamoxifen drug clears MRSA, reduces mortality

The evolution of OCT for retinal imaging and disease intervention

Supercharging Next-Gen Antibody Discovery with AI and High-Throughput Experimentation

Prof. Dr. Kristina Kusche-Vihrog

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