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Stanford researchers discover new biological markers to measure progression of Huntington's disease

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have identified several new biological markers to measure the progression of the inherited neurodegenerative disorder Huntington's disease (HD).

7 Nov 2016

Scientists turn iron-scavenging power against common UTI-causing bacteria

For most invading bacteria, the bladder is not a friendly place. But for those that have figured out how to scavenge iron from their hosts, it's a fine place to grow and reproduce.

7 Nov 2016

Researchers discover antibody that can protect fetus from Zika virus in pregnant mice

The most devastating consequence of Zika virus infection is the development of microcephaly, or an abnormally small head, in babies who were infected in utero.

7 Nov 2016

Vaccine-related rubella virus causes harm in some patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders

Some patients with rare primary immunodeficiency disorders may be at risk for infection by rubella virus, and possibly serious skin inflammation, after receiving the rubella vaccine, usually administered as part of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.

7 Nov 2016

Gut microbiome may help improve immunotherapy response in melanoma patients

Patients with malignant melanoma - whose disease has spread - are more likely to respond to immunotherapy treatment if they had greater diversity in their gut bacteria, according to new research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute's Cancer Conference in Liverpool.

6 Nov 2016

Smoking may shorten HIV patients' lifespan more than HIV itself

Among people living with HIV who smoke cigarettes, smoking may now shorten their lifespan more than HIV itself, according to a new modeling study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

4 Nov 2016

$Imaging beyond the diffraction limit with the HyVolution 2 and the Leica TCS SP8 STED ONE$

Imaging beyond the diffraction limit with the HyVolution 2 and the Leica TCS SP8 STED ONE

With the Super-Resolution Technology HyVolution 2 and the Leica TCS SP8 STED ONE Nanoscope, Leica Microsystems expands its product portfolio for light microscopy having resolution beyond the diffraction limit.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 3 Nov 2016

Problems with nuclear membrane play role in leukemia, heart disease and aging disorders

We put things into a container to keep them organized and safe. In cells, the nucleus has a similar role: keeping DNA protected and intact within an enveloping membrane.

2 Nov 2016

Research shows way to directly target genes within specific cell type

The cornerstone of genetics is the loss-of-function experiment. In short, this means that to figure out what exactly gene X is doing in a tissue of interest—be it developing brain cells or a pancreatic tumor—you somehow cut out, switch off or otherwise destroy gene X in that tissue and then watch what happens.

1 Nov 2016

Survey: Most Americans under age 35 believe e-cigarettes cause less harm than traditional cigarettes

Most Americans under age 35 think that using electronic cigarettes does not cause as much damage lung health as compared with traditional cigarettes, according to the results of a new national consumer survey.

1 Nov 2016

Scientists discover previously unknown mechanism that prevents autoimmune disease

A previously unknown safety mechanism in our immune system keeps the body free from autoimmune diseases.

1 Nov 2016

Study underscores challenges faced by people with food allergy in making safe food choices

A study found that consumers with food allergy concerns often misunderstand food labels about allergens that say "may contain" or "manufactured on shared equipment." While they should avoid such products to prevent what could be a serious allergic reaction, up to 40 percent bought food items with precautionary allergen labels.

1 Nov 2016

Breakthrough research paves way for developing new asthma treatments

'The study demonstrated for the first time that a protein called PP5 was significantly upregulated in the lungs of severe asthmatic patients compared to healthy controls. We are extremely excited by this paradigm shift observation.' - Dr Yassine Amrani, University of Leicester.

27 Oct 2016

Researchers develop new way to test strength of immune response

The immune system orchestrates large and small scale attacks on innumerous targets: viruses, bacteria, cancer, but it also misfires causing allergy or autoimmune reactions.

27 Oct 2016

Mitochondria regulates stem cell proliferation in gut epithelium, study shows

What happens in intestinal epithelial cells during a chronic illness? Basic research conducted at the Chair of Nutrition and Immunology at the Technical University of Munich addressed this question by generating a new model system.

27 Oct 2016

Neonatal vaccination of mice with bacteria prevents cockroach-induced asthma as adults

The hygiene hypothesis proposes that a 20th century surge in allergies and asthma is because people are living in increasingly hygienic environments.

27 Oct 2016

New technique shows promise for therapeutic reversal of food allergies

"This discovery reverses food allergies in mice, and we have many people with allergies volunteering their own cells for us to use in lab testing to move this research forward," said professor John Gordon, lead scientist behind the discovery just published in the current issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

27 Oct 2016

New biological mechanism generates cells to fight against Candida albicans infections, find researchers

Researchers from the Universitat de València and the Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have partnered to describe a biological mechanism that generates cells which are better equipped to fight off serious infections caused by the Candida albicansfungus.

26 Oct 2016

Wearable patch shows promise for treating children with peanut allergy

A wearable patch that delivers small amounts of peanut protein through the skin shows promise for treating children and young adults with peanut allergy, with greater benefits for younger children, according to one-year results from an ongoing clinical trial.

26 Oct 2016

UT researchers discover bacterial genes that could lead to effective malaria treatment

Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have identified a set of bacterial genes that may help them find ways to lessen the severity of the disease malaria.

26 Oct 2016

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Stanford researchers discover new biological markers to measure progression of Huntington's disease

Scientists turn iron-scavenging power against common UTI-causing bacteria

Researchers discover antibody that can protect fetus from Zika virus in pregnant mice

Vaccine-related rubella virus causes harm in some patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders

Gut microbiome may help improve immunotherapy response in melanoma patients

Smoking may shorten HIV patients' lifespan more than HIV itself

Imaging beyond the diffraction limit with the HyVolution 2 and the Leica TCS SP8 STED ONE

Problems with nuclear membrane play role in leukemia, heart disease and aging disorders

Research shows way to directly target genes within specific cell type

Survey: Most Americans under age 35 believe e-cigarettes cause less harm than traditional cigarettes

Scientists discover previously unknown mechanism that prevents autoimmune disease

Study underscores challenges faced by people with food allergy in making safe food choices

Breakthrough research paves way for developing new asthma treatments

Researchers develop new way to test strength of immune response

Mitochondria regulates stem cell proliferation in gut epithelium, study shows

Neonatal vaccination of mice with bacteria prevents cockroach-induced asthma as adults

New technique shows promise for therapeutic reversal of food allergies

New biological mechanism generates cells to fight against Candida albicans infections, find researchers

Wearable patch shows promise for treating children with peanut allergy

UT researchers discover bacterial genes that could lead to effective malaria treatment

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