News tagged with biochemical functions


Scientists map elusive 3-D structure of telomerase enzyme, key actor in cancer, aging

(Medical Xpress)—Like finally seeing all the gears of a watch and how they work together, researchers from UCLA and UC Berkeley have, for the first time ever, solved the puzzle of how the various components ...

Medical research created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (15) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Blood-based biomarkers may lead to earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological condition. At present, it is usually diagnosed only when motor features are present. Hence, there is a need to develop objective and measurable biomarkers to improve ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Jan 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Staking out unknown genomic territory

Scientists have long known that the human genome is incredibly complex. However, after almost 10 years of hard work, a team of more than 400 scientists at 32 research institutions worldwide has finally made ...

Genetics created Jan 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New tools for Alzheimer's may aid early diagnosis and treatment

Curtailing the imminent rise in Alzheimer's disease (AD) will require early, accurate diagnostic tests and treatments, and researchers are closer to achieving these two goals. New findings in medical imaging, molecular analysis ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ENCODE project: Researchers catalogue functional elements of the genome

Most of the DNA alterations that are tied to disease do not alter protein-coding genes, but rather the "switches" that control them. Characterizing these switches is one of many goals of the ENCODE project ...

Genetics created Sep 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

A hands-on approach to treating patients with pulmonary disease

Researchers at Michigan State University are working to show how a noninvasive, drug-free form of hands-on medical care can help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease improve their breathing.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Injectable gel could repair tissue damaged by heart attack

(Medical Xpress) -- University of California, San Diego researchers have developed a new injectable hydrogel that could be an effective and safe treatment for tissue damage caused by heart attacks.

Cardiology created Feb 22, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (7) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Dual-action protein developed better restricts blood vessel formation

(Medical Xpress) -- Cancer needs blood. In fact, some cancer medications work solely to slow or prevent cancer cells from creating new capillaries, choking off their much-needed blood and nutrient supply to halt the growth ...

Medical research created Aug 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers identify enzyme that is an important regulator of aggressive breast cancer development

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have identified an enzyme that appears to be a significant regulator of breast cancer development. Called PTPN23, the enzyme is a member of a family called protein tyrosine ...

Genetics created Jun 30, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New animal study shows promise for development of Parkinson's disease drug

Few treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD) restore function for extended periods. In a new study published today in the inaugural issue issue of the Journal of Parkinson's Disease, an international group of researchers report ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Therapies to improve biochemical functions hold promise as treatments for autism

Two promising new treatments to aid people with autism have shown effectiveness in pilot studies conducted by an Arizona State University professor and private researchers.

Medical research created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1