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Study shows NK cells use bungee-like nanotube to destroy dangerous cells

Immune cells ensnare dangerous cells that are on the run with a bungee-like nanotube, according to research published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study, by researchers from Imperial College London, shows that natural killer (NK) cells use this bungee to destroy cells that could otherwise escape them.

9 Mar 2010

FDA invites "Little Women" to present research on dangers of HPV vaccines

Called the "Little Women," six women who have spent the past three years listening, documenting and researching parental concerns about Gardasil have been invited to formally present their information to the FDA on March 12. FDA participants include the Office of Communication, Outreach and Development/Center of Biologics (CBER), Office of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and Office of Vaccines Research and Review.

9 Mar 2010

New study may lead to expansion of drug arsenal used to fight HIV

New findings from a Universit- de Montr-al and the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute of Florida (VGTI) study, in collaboration with scientists from the NIH and the McGill University Health Center, may soon lead to an expansion of the drug arsenal used to fight HIV.

9 Mar 2010

Moderately drinking women at lower risk of becoming obese than non-drinkers

Normal-weight women who drink a light to moderate amount of alcohol appear to gain less weight and have a lower risk of becoming overweight and obese than non-drinkers, according to a report in the March 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

9 Mar 2010

Abused children more likely to suffer abdominal pain and nausea

Children who have been abused psychologically, physically or sexually are more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting than children who have not been abused, a study led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers concludes.

9 Mar 2010

Well-characterized molecular alterations of sarcomas make them ideal models for developing new therapies

New breakthrough treatments for the most common cancers could soon come from cutting-edge research into some of the world's rarest tumors.

9 Mar 2010

California venture capitalist/ philanthropist gifts $6M to Institute for Systems Biology

The Institute for Systems Biology, an independent, non-profit biomolecular research institute, has received a $6 million gift from a California venture capitalist and philanthropist to support strategic organizational objectives.

9 Mar 2010

Research reveals link between repeated anaesthesia and memory impairment

There is a link between repeated anaesthesia in children and memory impairment, though physical activity can help to form new cells that improve memory, reveals new research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

9 Mar 2010

Fluidigm's Access Array System: New 5kb and 10kb long-range PCR protocols introduced

Fluidigm Corporation today announced the release of 5kb and 10kb long-range PCR protocols for its Access Array™ System. Researchers interested in targeted re-sequencing projects for large cohort studies can use these new protocols and the Fluidigm Access Array System to amplify up to 48 samples per array. Long-range PCR enables new applications on the Access Array System by allowing researchers to enrich significantly more sequence per sample.

8 Mar 2010

DATATRAK CRO Connect Program: Kreara Solutions joins global list

DATATRAK International, Inc., a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced that Kreara Solutions Pvt Ltd. has become the latest Contract Research Organization (CRO) to join the global list of DATATRAK CRO Connect partners.

8 Mar 2010

GeneGo's industry-FDA MetaTox partnership program: Tools and contents released

GeneGo announces the release of the first set of tools and content to come out of its industry-FDA MetaTox™ partnership program. The MetaTox partnership is developing a unique comprehensive systems toxicology suite designed for compound safety assessment in chemical and pharmaceutical R&D.

8 Mar 2010

Quintiles opens expanded research facility in London

Quintiles today announced the opening of its expanded research facility in London, UK, increasing its Phase I capacity and extending its ability to drive progress in translational medicine.

8 Mar 2010

UTSA celebrates grand opening of NVI facility in the greater San Antonio region

The University of Texas at San Antonio celebrates the grand opening of its New Venture Incubator, a facility with laboratory, office and meeting spaces to support technology start-ups in the greater San Antonio region. The incubator, housed on UTSA’s Main Campus, will serve as a bridge between San Antonio entrepreneurs and the region’s research and development community.

8 Mar 2010

Men employed in occupations with potential exposure to sunlight have reduced risk of kidney cancer

According to a new study, men employed in occupations with potential exposure to high levels of sunlight have a reduced risk of kidney cancer compared with men who were less likely to be exposed to sunlight at work.

8 Mar 2010

Study examines how farm-to-school programs have potential to improve children's diets

During the school day, children eat roughly one-third of their nutritional needs while at school. Besides lunch, breakfast and snacks may be served, providing ample opportunities for obesity-prevention strategies by offering more nutritious food.

8 Mar 2010

Scientists devise software algorithm to detect medically useful information from whole-blood samples

Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have devised a software algorithm that could enable a common laboratory device to virtually separate a whole-blood sample into its different cell types and detect medically important gene-activity changes specific to any one of those cell types.

8 Mar 2010

Shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains different: Study

Shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder, according to Henry Ford Hospital researchers.

8 Mar 2010

U-M scientists identify new reservoir for hidden HIV-infected cells that can serve as factory for new infections

University of Michigan scientists have identified a new reservoir for hidden HIV-infected cells that can serve as a factory for new infections. The findings, which appear online March 7 in Nature Medicine, indicate a new target for curing the disease so those infected with the virus may someday no longer rely on AIDS drugs for a lifetime.

8 Mar 2010

Scientists identify EoE-associated region in human chromosome

Scientists have identified a region of a human chromosome that is associated with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a recently recognized allergic disease. People with EoE frequently have difficulty eating or may be allergic to one or more foods. This study further suggests that a suspected so-called master allergy gene may play a role in the development of this rare but debilitating disorder.

8 Mar 2010

Scientists show Ritalin boosts cognitive abilities by enhancing brain plasticity

Doctors treat millions of children with Ritalin every year to improve their ability to focus on tasks, but scientists now report that Ritalin also directly enhances the speed of learning.

8 Mar 2010

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Study shows NK cells use bungee-like nanotube to destroy dangerous cells

FDA invites "Little Women" to present research on dangers of HPV vaccines

New study may lead to expansion of drug arsenal used to fight HIV

Moderately drinking women at lower risk of becoming obese than non-drinkers

Abused children more likely to suffer abdominal pain and nausea

Well-characterized molecular alterations of sarcomas make them ideal models for developing new therapies

California venture capitalist/ philanthropist gifts $6M to Institute for Systems Biology

Research reveals link between repeated anaesthesia and memory impairment

Fluidigm's Access Array System: New 5kb and 10kb long-range PCR protocols introduced

DATATRAK CRO Connect Program: Kreara Solutions joins global list

GeneGo's industry-FDA MetaTox partnership program: Tools and contents released

Quintiles opens expanded research facility in London

UTSA celebrates grand opening of NVI facility in the greater San Antonio region

Men employed in occupations with potential exposure to sunlight have reduced risk of kidney cancer

Study examines how farm-to-school programs have potential to improve children's diets

Scientists devise software algorithm to detect medically useful information from whole-blood samples

Shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains different: Study

U-M scientists identify new reservoir for hidden HIV-infected cells that can serve as factory for new infections

Scientists identify EoE-associated region in human chromosome

Scientists show Ritalin boosts cognitive abilities by enhancing brain plasticity

The evolution of OCT for retinal imaging and disease intervention

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