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Scientists suggest link between well-cooked meat and increased risk of bladder cancer

US scientists have suggested a link between eating well-done meat and a slightly increased risk of bladder cancer. But a Cancer Research UK spokesperson urged caution over the results.

21 Apr 2010

EMEA PDCO recommends Cell Therapeutics to submit updated Pediatric Investigation Plan for pixantrone

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the European Medicines Agency Pediatric Committee recommended the Company submit an updated Pediatric Investigation Plan for pixantrone following discussions with the Company about the preclinical and clinical pixantrone data, including PIX301, and the desire to explore the potential benefits pixantrone may offer to children with hematologic cancer.

21 Apr 2010

CSTE receives $1M gift from NFL to research long-term effects of repetitive brain trauma in football players

The National Football League (NFL) will give a $1 million unrestricted gift to the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE) at Boston University School of Medicine to support the Center's research.

21 Apr 2010

Mental exercises: do they work?

It has been long believed and aggressively drilled into our brains that computer programs and games that are targeted towards memory enhancement improve memory, mental health, intelligence and prevent age related memory loss and dementia. In a new study such claims have been found to be empty.

21 Apr 2010

Higher consumption of added sugars in processed foods associated with lower levels of HDL-C: Study

Consuming a higher amount of added sugars in processed or prepared foods is associated with lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and higher levels of triglycerides, which are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, according to a study in the April 21 issue of JAMA.

21 Apr 2010

Prenatal exposure to pollutants can affect children's cognitive development: CCCEH study

A study by the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health carried out in Krakow, Poland has found that prenatal exposure to pollutants can adversely affect children's cognitive development at age 5, confirming previous findings in a New York City study.

21 Apr 2010

DiscoveryBioMed awarded NIH SBIR Phase 1 grant to discover and develop anti-inflammatory phytochemicals

DiscoveryBioMed, Inc. (DBM) today announced that it has been awarded a $200,000 Small Business Innovations Research (SBIR) Phase 1 grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research into the discovery and development of anti-inflammatory phytochemicals to address complications associated with nasal and pulmonary inflammation, dermatitis, and kidney disorders with an inflammatory component.

21 Apr 2010

High BMI can raise risk of postmenopausal breast cancer

Reported mid-life increase in body mass index (BMI) may lead to substantially higher risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, according to results of a prospective cohort study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 101st Annual Meeting 2010, held here April 17-21.

21 Apr 2010

Added sugars in diet related to high cholesterol and increased risk of heart disease, say researchers

According to researchers, an average American gets 16% of calories from the sugar in their diet. These may be sugars added to processed foods during manufacture.

21 Apr 2010

Cold, dry weather linked to increased risk of prostate cancer: Researchers

Cold, dry weather has been linked to an increased incidence of prostate cancer. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access International Journal of Health Geographics suggest that meteorological effects on persistent organic pollutants, such as some pesticides and industrial by-products, may be to blame.

21 Apr 2010

Prevention is key to minimize choking hazards among young children

Though airway obstructions in young children occur less often than other types of injuries, the death rate is higher, according to new research from Children's National Medical Center.

21 Apr 2010

Patients dismissed from hospital with noncardiac chest pain continue to experience cardiac events: Study

The growing number of Americans with cardiovascular disease has caused a heightened sensitivity in the evaluation of chest pain. In a study published in the April issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings researchers reported that patients dismissed from the hospital with noncardiac chest pain continue to experience cardiac events, which may highlight a need for more aggressive cardiovascular risk factor management in this population.

21 Apr 2010

Obesity related FTO gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

If you are an American of European origin and carry the FTO gene which causes obesity, you have a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles claimed that 'A commonly carried allele of the obesity-related FTO gene is associated with reduced brain volume in healthy elderly'.

21 Apr 2010

Stereotypes can influence the way people behave

Research at the University of Alberta shows that when a thin person is seen laying down watching television, people assume they're resting. But when people see an overweight person relaxing, it's automatically assumed they're lazy and unmotivated

21 Apr 2010

Cannabis users are at risk for developing anxiety and mood disorders: CAMH study

Research has shown possible links between cannabis use and the onset of Schizophrenia, but a new study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health shows that people who use cannabis may also be at risk for developing anxiety and mood disorders.

21 Apr 2010

Researchers identify potential drug target for treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the University of Illinois have identified a potential drug target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: a receptor that is embedded in the membrane of neurons and other cells.

21 Apr 2010

ForteBio introduces new Octet QK(e) instrumentation system

ForteBio®, Inc., a leading supplier of label-free technology that accelerates the development of biotherapeutic and pharmaceutical products, today announced the launch of its new Octet QK(e) instrumentation system. The new system, the next generation of the company's initial eight-channel Octet QK instrument, provides significantly increased sensitivity, enabling analysis of small proteins and peptides. Additionally, the Octet QK(e) system enables biosensors to be re-racked, for increased workflow flexibility and cost savings.

20 Apr 2010

AMRI extends and expands research collaboration with CHDI Foundation

AMRI announced today the five year extension and expansion of its ongoing research collaboration with CHDI Foundation, Inc. (CHDI), focused on the discovery of new therapeutic agents for the treatment of Huntington's disease (HD).

20 Apr 2010

UMDNJ researchers receive $2.1M, four-year grant from National Cancer Institute

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Public Health has received a $2.1 million, four-year grant from the National Cancer Institute. The grant will be used to develop and implement an innovative sampling approach designed to improve knowledge about tobacco use by young adults and associated use risk factors.

20 Apr 2010

Affymetrix introduces new service for obtaining allele-specific copy number data from FFPE samples

Affymetrix, Inc. today announced the launch of the Affymetrix® MIP Copy Number Service, designed for cancer researchers using challenging FFPE samples. With the MIP Copy Number Service, scientists can now obtain high-quality allele-specific copy number data from FFPE samples. The service is available for research use only exclusively through the Affymetrix® Research Services Laboratory (ARSL).

20 Apr 2010

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Scientists suggest link between well-cooked meat and increased risk of bladder cancer

EMEA PDCO recommends Cell Therapeutics to submit updated Pediatric Investigation Plan for pixantrone

CSTE receives $1M gift from NFL to research long-term effects of repetitive brain trauma in football players

Mental exercises: do they work?

Higher consumption of added sugars in processed foods associated with lower levels of HDL-C: Study

Prenatal exposure to pollutants can affect children's cognitive development: CCCEH study

DiscoveryBioMed awarded NIH SBIR Phase 1 grant to discover and develop anti-inflammatory phytochemicals

High BMI can raise risk of postmenopausal breast cancer

Added sugars in diet related to high cholesterol and increased risk of heart disease, say researchers

Cold, dry weather linked to increased risk of prostate cancer: Researchers

Prevention is key to minimize choking hazards among young children

Patients dismissed from hospital with noncardiac chest pain continue to experience cardiac events: Study

Obesity related FTO gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Stereotypes can influence the way people behave

Cannabis users are at risk for developing anxiety and mood disorders: CAMH study

Researchers identify potential drug target for treatment of Alzheimer's disease

ForteBio introduces new Octet QK(e) instrumentation system

AMRI extends and expands research collaboration with CHDI Foundation

UMDNJ researchers receive $2.1M, four-year grant from National Cancer Institute

Affymetrix introduces new service for obtaining allele-specific copy number data from FFPE samples

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

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