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Scientists create compounds that dramatically alter biological clock and lead to weight loss

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have synthesized a pair of small molecules that dramatically alter the core biological clock in animal models, highlighting the compounds' potential effectiveness ...

Medical research created Mar 29, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Hops compounds improve health of obese diabetic mice

A class of compounds found in hops, the crop generally known for its role in beer production, reduces weight gain in obese and diabetic mice, according to a study published Mar. 28 in the open access journal PLoS ONE. ...

Diabetes created Mar 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Resuscitating' antibiotics to overcome drug resistance

Combining common antibiotics with additional compounds could make previously resistant bacteria more susceptible to the same antibiotics. 'Resuscitation' of existing antibiotics has the potential to make infections caused ...

Medications created Mar 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Newly discovered plant-based molecules showing cancer-fighting potential

(Medical Xpress) -- To the casual observer, the wild tomatillo is just your everyday, run-of-the-mill weed.

Cancer created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study shows promise for developing new treatments for breast cancer

A new study by University of Kentucky researchers provides insight into developing new treatment strategies for basal-like breast cancer, commonly known as triple-negative breast cancer. This cancer is associated with early ...

Cancer created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

How open source could help malaria treatment

In open source drug discovery all data and ideas are freely and immediately shared, and anyone may participate at any level.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Does moderate wine consumption improve lung function?

A research team from the Netherlands assessed the impact of wine and resveratrol (a natural polyphenol found in high quantities in red wine) on lung function. It also looked at genetic factors and mechanisms by which resveratrol ...

Health created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Monitoring the population's food and supplement intakes

Collecting data on what the U.S. population actually consumes is a key nutrition monitoring step. Nutritionists then translate "foods eaten" into "nutrients consumed." This snapshot of the population's food-nutrient ...

Other created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists discover in studies with mice that an anti-cancer gene also fights obesity

Researchers from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre working with mice have revealed that one of the main genes protecting against cancer brings two additional health benefits by boosting longevity and combating obesity. ...

Cancer created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New approach to stroke therapy

LMU researchers developed a new strategy for the treatment of stroke, which could help to improve blood flow to ischemic brain. Strokes are due to a localized reduction in the blood supply to the brain, mainly due to the ...

Cardiology created Mar 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Effects of environmental toxicants reach down through generations

A Washington State University researcher has demonstrated that a variety of environmental toxicants can have negative effects on not just an exposed animal but the next three generations of its offspring.

Genetics created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Laboratory research shows promising approach to preventing Alzheimer's

(Medical Xpress) -- As scientists struggle to find an effective way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public health may have found a new approach ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Your brain on 'shrooms: fMRI elucidates neural correlates of psilocybin psychedelic state

(Medical Xpress) -- Psychedelic substances have long been used for healing, ceremonial, or mind-altering subjective experiences due to compounds that, when ingested or inhaled, generate hallucinations, perceptual ...

Neuroscience created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (43) | comments 45 | with audio podcast feature

Researcher invents 'lab on a chip' device to study malaria

University of British Columbia researcher Hongshen Ma has developed a simple and accurate device to study malaria, a disease that currently affects 500 million people per year worldwide and claims a million lives.

Medical research created Feb 28, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers hopeful about male partner for 'The Pill'

Women may say, "It's about time." Guys may have the same reaction. After many overly optimistic predictions, a male version of The Pill may truly be in sight. And a team at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, a nationally ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0