News tagged with molecular mechanism

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Research shows diabetes drug improves memory

An FDA-approved drug initially used to treat insulin resistance in diabetics has shown promise as a way to improve cognitive performance in some people with Alzheimer's disease.

Neuroscience created Nov 20, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Faulty development of immature brain cells causes hydrocephalus

Researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered a new cause of hydrocephalus, a devastating neurological disorder that affects between one and three of every 1,000 babies born. Working in mice, the researchers identified ...

Medical research created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A new use for okra? Researchers seek natural, alternative method to treat diabetes

Researchers have studied the suitability of Abelmoschus Esculentus (AE) as complementary or as an alternative approach to treat diabetics.

Diabetes created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Animal-model research examines molecular mechanisms for blood-pressure lowering effect of ancient Chinese therapy

(Medical Xpress)—An increase in antioxidant enzymes triggered by acupuncture appeared to play a role in reducing high blood pressure in hypertensive rats treated with the ancient Chinese therapy, a study ...

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

The HOIL1 gene: The cause of a new rare disease

The researcher Capucine Picard, working with the team from Inserm unit 980 "Human genetics and infections diseases"/Université Paris Descartes under the leadership of Jean-Laurent Casanova, along with researchers from a ...

Immunology created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new technique to study how myeloids become white blood cells

University of Illinois cell and developmental Biology professor Fei Wang and colleagues have created a new technique to study how myeloids, a type of blood stem cell, become the white blood cells important for immune system ...

Cancer created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researcher investigate 2-drug synergy to treat drug-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia

(Medical Xpress)—An interdisciplinary team of researchers has dissected a case of synergy in drug-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia to understand the mechanism by which two drugs, danusertib and bosutinib, work together ...

Cancer created Oct 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers unravel the first epigenomes of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Researchers of the University of Oviedo have contributed to decipher the first epigenomes of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Carlos López-Otín and two members ...

Cancer created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New mechanism for antibiotic tolerance found

(Medical Xpress)—Many antibiotics can lose their ability to kill bacteria – Duke University bioengineers believe they can explain one of the reasons why.

Medical research created Oct 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Direct link ID'd for sleep deprivation, insulin sensitivity

(HealthDay)—Even short-term sleep restriction results in an insulin-resistant state in adipocytes, according to research published in the Oct. 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Medical research created Oct 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study examines role of microglial cells as both defenders and fighters in the nervous system

(Medical Xpress)—In many pathologies of the nervous system, there is a common event - cells called microglia are activated from surveillant watchmen into fighters.  Microglia are the immune cells of the ...

Neuroscience created Oct 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New study shows that even your fat cells need sleep

In a study that challenges the long-held notion that the primary function of sleep is to give rest to the brain, researchers have found that not getting enough shut-eye has a harmful impact on fat cells, reducing by 30 percent ...

Medical research created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New research looks to reduce animal testing for drug development

Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London are looking at ways of testing the side effects of new drugs without using animals.

Medical research created Oct 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Small proteins in the cornea protect against bacterial infection

When it comes to germ-busting power, the eyes have it, according to a discovery by University of California, Berkeley, researchers that could lead to new, inexpensive antimicrobial drugs.

Medical research created Sep 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The molecular mechanisms behind the benefits of exercise

Leading a sedentary lifestyle increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes. European scientists focused on delineating the mechanisms responsible for the beneficial effects of exercise on our metabolism.

Other created Sep 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0