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Research shows resveratrol in grapes inhibits bacteria that cause acne

Got grapes? UCLA researchers have demonstrated how resveratrol, an antioxidant derived from grapes and found in wine, works to inhibit growth of the bacteria that causes acne.

1 Oct 2014

Laser, needle acupuncture do not benefit patients with moderate to severe chronic knee pain

Among patients older than 50 years with moderate to severe chronic knee pain, neither laser nor needle acupuncture provided greater benefit on pain or function compared to sham laser acupuncture, according to a study in the October 1 issue of JAMA.

1 Oct 2014

Protein that plays key role in neurological diseases regulates neuronal communication by self-association

The protein alpha-synuclein is a well-known player in Parkinson's disease and other related neurological conditions, such as dementia with Lewy bodies. Its normal functions, however, have long remained unknown.

30 Sep 2014

Research performed in anemic mice shows acetate stimulates the formation of red blood cells

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers seeking novel treatments for anemia found that giving acetate, the major component of household vinegar, to anemic mice stimulated the formation of new red blood cells.

30 Sep 2014

Pitt researchers awarded $11.8 million NIH grant to explore genetic roots of cleft lip, palate

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine have been awarded a $11.8 million, five-year grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the National Institutes of Health, to continue their exploration of the genetic roots of cleft lip and cleft palate and to expand the effort to include populations in Colombia, Nigeria, the Philippines and Pennsylvania.

30 Sep 2014

New study reports how TMS treatment works in people with depression

On Star Trek, it is easy to take for granted the incredible ability of futuristic doctors to wave small devices over the heads of both humans and aliens, diagnose their problems through evaluating changes in brain activity or chemistry, and then treat behavior problems by selectively stimulating relevant brain circuits.

30 Sep 2014

Early exposure to marijuana can lead to immune-related diseases in adulthood

When it comes to using marijuana, new research, involving mice and published in the October 2014 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, suggests that just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should. That's because a team of Italian scientists have found that using marijuana in adolescence may do serious long-term damage to the immune system.

30 Sep 2014

Gut microbe in patients may tip doctors about SCID

Many people recognize "the bubble boy" as an unusual character from a "Seinfeld" episode or a John Travolta movie.

30 Sep 2014

Brain cancer patients can benefit from Rapamycin drug

Every day, organ transplant patients around the world take a drug called rapamycin to keep their immune systems from rejecting their new kidneys and hearts.

30 Sep 2014

Majority of cancer survivors not financially prepared for cancer diagnosis, treatment

The majority (62%) of America's middle-income cancer survivors say they were not financially prepared for cancer diagnosis and treatment, according to a new study released by the Washington National Institute for Wellness Solutions.

30 Sep 2014

Titian Software launches Mosaic system for sample management efficiency

Titian Software has launched Mosaic 6.0, the latest version of its pre-eminent sample management software. Ideal for the management of compounds, biologicals and reagents, Mosaic 6.0 developments include more intuitive interfaces for ordering and inventory searching, and additional functions all designed to further streamline laboratory workflows, save valuable work-time and maximise the cost-effective use of resources.

30 Sep 2014

Individuals can improve asthma symptoms by avoiding air pollution

People who suffer from asthma may think there's not a lot they can do to control their asthma besides properly taking medications and avoiding allergic triggers.

30 Sep 2014

U-M researchers describe new approach to discovering potential cancer treatments

Researchers at the University of Michigan have described a new approach to discovering potential cancer treatments that requires a fraction of the time needed for more traditional methods.

30 Sep 2014

CMU's BrainHub initiative receives major boost from renowned Pittsburgh philanthropist

Just weeks after the launch of a global initiative to leverage its unique strengths to impact brain research, Carnegie Mellon University has received a major boost from renowned Pittsburgh philanthropist Henry L. Hillman in the form of a new $5 million gift to support CMU's BrainHub.

30 Sep 2014

States with higher rates of gun ownership experience higher incidence of non-stranger homicides

A new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher has found that states with higher estimated rates of gun ownership experience a higher incidence of non-stranger firearms homicides - disputing the claim that gun ownership deters violent crime, its authors say.

30 Sep 2014

CNIO researchers discover new specific marker for cancer stem cells

Tumours are mosaics of cells that are morphologically and molecularly very different. In this cellular heterogeneity, it is calculated that only 1-2% of the tumour mass is made up of cancer stem cells, which over the past years have been suggested to be responsible for the origin of cancer and for the resistance to conventional chemical therapies.

30 Sep 2014

Researchers uncover molecular interaction between key proteins in cell division

Researchers from Guillermo Montoya's team at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), in collaboration with Isabelle Vernos' Group from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), have uncovered the molecular interaction between TACC3 and chTOG, key proteins in forming the internal cellular framework that enables and sustains cell division.

30 Sep 2014

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation to honor 8 scientists for achievements in psychiatric research

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation will honor eight scientists with its 2014 Outstanding Achievement Prizes for work delving into psychiatric disorders that affect one in four people. The awards, which celebrate the transformative power of neuroscience and psychiatric research to improve the lives of people with mental illness, will be presented at the Foundation's National Awards Dinner at the Pierre Hotel.

30 Sep 2014

Findings indicate that our bodies are used as perceptual "ruler" to measure the world around us

People tend to perceive their dominant hand as staying relatively the same size even when it's magnified, lending support to the idea that we use our hand as a constant perceptual "ruler" to measure the world around us.

30 Sep 2014

Patrick F. Sullivan honored with 2014 Lieber Prize for making contributions to schizophrenia research

Patrick F. Sullivan, MD, FRANZCP, M. Hayworth & Family Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Professor of Genetics and Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, is one of two researchers awarded the 2014 Lieber Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Schizophrenia Research.

30 Sep 2014

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Research shows resveratrol in grapes inhibits bacteria that cause acne

Laser, needle acupuncture do not benefit patients with moderate to severe chronic knee pain

Protein that plays key role in neurological diseases regulates neuronal communication by self-association

Research performed in anemic mice shows acetate stimulates the formation of red blood cells

Pitt researchers awarded $11.8 million NIH grant to explore genetic roots of cleft lip, palate

New study reports how TMS treatment works in people with depression

Early exposure to marijuana can lead to immune-related diseases in adulthood

Gut microbe in patients may tip doctors about SCID

Brain cancer patients can benefit from Rapamycin drug

Majority of cancer survivors not financially prepared for cancer diagnosis, treatment

Titian Software launches Mosaic system for sample management efficiency

Individuals can improve asthma symptoms by avoiding air pollution

U-M researchers describe new approach to discovering potential cancer treatments

CMU's BrainHub initiative receives major boost from renowned Pittsburgh philanthropist

States with higher rates of gun ownership experience higher incidence of non-stranger homicides

CNIO researchers discover new specific marker for cancer stem cells

Researchers uncover molecular interaction between key proteins in cell division

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation to honor 8 scientists for achievements in psychiatric research

Findings indicate that our bodies are used as perceptual "ruler" to measure the world around us

Patrick F. Sullivan honored with 2014 Lieber Prize for making contributions to schizophrenia research

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