News tagged with cellular mechanism


Cancer cells co-opt immune response to escape destruction

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report that tumor cells use stress signals to subvert responding immune cells, exploiting them to actually boost conditions beneficial ...

Cancer created Dec 18, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New finding gives clues for overcoming tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer

(Medical Xpress)—A University of Cincinnati (UC) cancer biology team reports breakthrough findings about specific cellular mechanisms that may help overcome endocrine (hormone) therapy-resistance in patients ...

Cancer created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Link found between Alzheimer's disease and protein regulation in the brain—hope for new treatments

New study from the University of Haifa discovers: Link found between Alzheimer's disease and protein regulation in the brain brings hope for new treatments

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers find cause of chemotherapy resistance in melanoma

Researchers with UC Irvine's Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a major reason why melanoma is largely resistant to chemotherapy.

Cancer created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cocaine withdrawal: Emotional 'brakes' stay on after cocaine wears off

Washington State University researchers have found a cellular mechanism that contributes to the lack of motivation and negative emotions of a cocaine addict going through withdrawal. Their discovery, published in the latest ...

Medical research created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

New research uncovers diverse metabolic roles for PML tumor suppressor gene

Two papers led by scientific teams from the Cancer Genetics Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) shed new light on the genetic mechanisms underlying cellular energy and metabolism and, at the same time, ...

Cancer created Aug 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Earphones 'potentially as dangerous as noise from jet engines,' according to new study

Turning the volume up too high on your headphones can damage the coating of nerve cells, leading to temporary deafness; scientists from the University of Leicester have shown for the first time.

Medical research created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mechanisms for a beneficial effect of moderate alcohol consumption on osteoporosis in women

Women after menopause tend to develop weaker bones from what is known as osteoporosis, which may lead to fractures (especially hip fractures) from falling. The weakness of the bones results from an imbalance between the normal ...

Health created Aug 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Demystifying the immortality of cancer cells

(Medical Xpress) -- In cancer cells, normal mechanisms governing the cellular life cycle have gone haywire. Cancer cells continue to divide indefinitely, without ever dying off, thus creating rapidly growing ...

Cancer created Jul 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (11) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Zebrafish research shows how dietary fat regulates cholesterol absorption

Buttery shrimp. Fried eggs. Burgers and fries. New research suggests there may be a biological reason why fatty and cholesterol-rich foods are so appealing together.

Medical research created Jun 22, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

MicroRNAs link the pathways that control growth during animal development and in disease

Cellular mechanisms that enable healthy growth can spiral out of control and give rise to cancer. For this reason, signal transduction pathways that underlie cell growth are tightly regulated, with multiple ...

Medical research created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The neurological basis for fear and memory

Fear conditioning using sound and taste aversion, as applied to mice, have revealed interesting information on the basis of memory allocation.

Neuroscience created Jun 18, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers determine pathway for origin of most common form of brain and spinal cord tumor

(Medical Xpress) -- Johns Hopkins researchers say they have discovered one of the most important cellular mechanisms driving the growth and progression of meningioma, the most common form of brain and spinal cord tumor. A ...

Cancer created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Phase I study of temsirolimus, capecitabine proves safe; positive survival trend seen

A phase I clinical trial examining the safety of combining temsirolimus and capecitabine in advanced malignancies suggests the two agents can be given safely to patients. In addition, the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive ...

Cancer created May 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study identifies key cellular mechanisms behind the onset of tinnitus

Researchers in the University of Leicester's Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology have identified a cellular mechanism that could underlie the development of tinnitus following exposure to loud noises. The discovery ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 10, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast