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Hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, mice study reveals

A hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, according to mouse studies conducted by Columbia University Medical Center researchers.

8 Mar 2017

Novel technology platform enables continuous, automated monitoring of ‘organs-on-chips’

A research team led by scientists from Brigham and Women's Hospital has developed a novel technology platform that enables the continuous and automated monitoring of so-called "organs-on-chips" -- tiny devices that incorporate living cells to mimic the biology of bona fide human organs.

8 Mar 2017

Scientists take closer look at biological processes to unlock secrets of youth

Humans have been looking for ways to cheat death for centuries. And while we've succeeded in extending our life span, many people suffer ill health in their later years.

8 Mar 2017

Researchers investigate how rare sugars could help regulate glucose levels

In an era when the label "natural" hits a sweet spot with consumers, some uncommon sugars emerging on the market could live up to the connotation.

8 Mar 2017

UNIGE scientists identify complementary role played by two neurons in processing olfactory information

The human brain has the ability to recognise and process a very wide range of sensory stimuli, from which it builds a mental representation.

8 Mar 2017

SETD8 enzyme protects against cellular senescence, research reveals

An enzyme that blocks cellular senescence and its mechanisms has been discovered by a research team from Kumamoto University, Japan. They found that a reduction of the enzyme SETD8, which regulates cell proliferation and gene function, results in the promotion of cell aging features.

8 Mar 2017

Study offers new insights into biological causes of premature baldness in men

Short men may have an increased risk of becoming bald prematurely. An international genetic study under the leadership of the University of Bonn at least points in this direction.

8 Mar 2017

Researchers estimate duration of sun exposure required to obtain recommended doses of vitamin D

Spanish researchers have estimated the duration of solar radiation exposure required in order to obtain the recommended doses of vitamin D.

8 Mar 2017

Student researcher awarded NIDA grant to support dissertation research on syndemic factors

Mr. Raymond Moody - a 4th year doctoral student in Health Psychology and Clinical Science training program at the CUNY Graduate Center and a graduate student researcher at Hunter College's Center for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training has been awarded a two year grant totaling $155,972 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to support his dissertation research.

7 Mar 2017

Researchers show how composition of mitochondrial calcium portal differs based on organs

A heart beat begins with a rush of calcium into the heart cell followed by a burst of energy from the resident mitochondria. These two events occur with each beat.

7 Mar 2017

Scientists explain phenomenon of exceptional longevity in naked mole-rats

New paper was recently published in one of the most prominent scientific journals: Physiological Reviews. A group of Russian and German biologists and mathematicians that authored the publication was led by profs. Victor Sadovnichii, Vladimir Skulachev and prof. Thomas Hildebrandt.

7 Mar 2017

Scientists create synthetic cellular communications system that can respond to pain relief signals

Scientists from Manchester and Bristol have successfully created a synthetic cellular communications system - which has successfully recognised signals involved in pain relief.

From The University of Manchester 7 Mar 2017

Bruker showcases innovative high-performance systems and high-value analytical solutions at Pittcon 2017

Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR) is showcasing a selection of innovative high-performance systems and high-value analytical solutions at Pittcon 2017 (www.pittcon.org), with an emphasis on pharma and applied markets, as well as on nano-materials research and microscopy.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 7 Mar 2017

Study assesses effect of combining exercise, dietary supplements on muscle mass and function

Although progressive muscle loss is a natural part of ageing, sarcopenia is generally identified when muscle mass and muscle function falls below defined thresholds.

7 Mar 2017

Low carbohydrate diet may be effective strategy for managing diabetes, research suggests

Following a reduced carbohydrate diet can help to lower blood glucose levels, providing a safe and effective strategy for managing diabetes, new research by London Metropolitan University suggests.

7 Mar 2017

Deep learning transforms the drug discovery process in collaboration between Insilico Medicine and Life Extension

In March 2016 Insilico Medicine initiated a research collaboration with Life Extension to apply advanced bioinformatic methods and deep learning algorithms to screen for naturally occurring compounds that may slow down or even reverse the cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging. Today Life Extension (LE) launched a new line of nutraceuticals called GEROPROTECTTM, and the first product in the series called Ageless CellTM combines some of the natural compounds that were shortlisted by Insilico Medicine’s algorithms and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).

7 Mar 2017

Inflammation acts as double-edge sword in regeneration, study reveals

Regeneration is an inherent property of life. However, the potential to regenerate differs across species: while fish and amphibians can re-grow appendages such as limbs, tails, and fins, mammals, including humans, cannot restore injured organs to their original shape and function.

7 Mar 2017

Study unravels protective mechanism that allows fruit flies to lay fewer eggs during bacterial infection

A protective mechanism that allows fruit flies to lay fewer eggs in response to bacterial infection is explained in a study published in the journal eLife.

7 Mar 2017

Researchers issue first predictive risk model of colon, rectal cancer based on data from Spanish population

Researchers of the Colorectal Cancer research group of Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute, led by Dr. Víctor Moreno, and linked to the Catalan Institute of Oncology, the University of Barcelona and the Epidemiology and Public Health CIBER, have issued the first predictive risk model of colon and rectal cancer based on Spanish data that combines genetic and lifestyle information.

7 Mar 2017

Brain cells work together in harmony to store and retrieve short-term memory, research finds

Nerve cells in our brains work together in harmony to store and retrieve short-term memory, and are not solo artists as previously thought, Western-led brain research has determined.

6 Mar 2017

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Hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, mice study reveals

Novel technology platform enables continuous, automated monitoring of ‘organs-on-chips’

Scientists take closer look at biological processes to unlock secrets of youth

Researchers investigate how rare sugars could help regulate glucose levels

UNIGE scientists identify complementary role played by two neurons in processing olfactory information

SETD8 enzyme protects against cellular senescence, research reveals

Study offers new insights into biological causes of premature baldness in men

Researchers estimate duration of sun exposure required to obtain recommended doses of vitamin D

Student researcher awarded NIDA grant to support dissertation research on syndemic factors

Researchers show how composition of mitochondrial calcium portal differs based on organs

Scientists explain phenomenon of exceptional longevity in naked mole-rats

Scientists create synthetic cellular communications system that can respond to pain relief signals

Bruker showcases innovative high-performance systems and high-value analytical solutions at Pittcon 2017

Study assesses effect of combining exercise, dietary supplements on muscle mass and function

Low carbohydrate diet may be effective strategy for managing diabetes, research suggests

Deep learning transforms the drug discovery process in collaboration between Insilico Medicine and Life Extension

Inflammation acts as double-edge sword in regeneration, study reveals

Study unravels protective mechanism that allows fruit flies to lay fewer eggs during bacterial infection

Researchers issue first predictive risk model of colon, rectal cancer based on data from Spanish population

Brain cells work together in harmony to store and retrieve short-term memory, research finds

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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