News tagged with molecular pathways

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Drugs limiting excess mucus could save lives

Respiratory conditions that restrict breathing such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common killers worldwide. But no effective treatments exist to address the major cause of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Discovery of molecular pathway of Alzheimer's disease reveals new drug targets

The discovery of the molecular pathway that drives the changes seen in the brains of Alzheimer's patients is reported today, revealing new targets for drug discovery that could be exploited to combat the disease. The study ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Nov 20, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New research sheds light on childhood neuromuscular disease

A study by scientists at the Motor Neuron Center at Columbia University Medical Center suggests that spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic neuromuscular disease in infants and children, results primarily from problems ...

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

Targeting downstream proteins in cancer-causing pathway shows promise in cell, animal model

The cancer-causing form of the gene Myc alters the metabolism of mitochondria, the cell's powerhouse, making it dependent on the amino acid glutamine for survival. In fact, 40 percent of all "hard-to-treat" cancers have a ...

Cancer created Nov 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | 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

Microscopic packets of stem cell factors could be key to preventing lung disease in babies

Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital have found that microscopic particles containing proteins and nucleic acids called exosomes could potentially protect the fragile lungs of premature babies from serious lung diseases ...

Medical research created Oct 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Not all juvenile arthritis is the same

Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA) is currently classified as a subtype of juvenile idiopathic arthritis but with the addition of systemic inflammation often resulting in fever, rash and serositis. New research ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Novel mechanisms underlying major childhood neuromuscular disease identified

A study by scientists from the Motor Neuron Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) suggests that spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic neuromuscular disease in infants and children, results ...

Medical research created Oct 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Rare genetic disorder points to molecules that may play role in schizophrenia

Scientists studying a rare genetic disorder have identified a molecular pathway that may play a role in schizophrenia, according to new research in the October 10 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings may on ...

Genetics created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Researchers find multiple similarities between cancer cells and induced pluripotent stem cells

(Medical Xpress)—UC Davis investigators have found new evidence that a promising type of stem cell now being considered for a variety of disease therapies is very similar to the type of cells that give ...

Medical research created Sep 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study adds to efforts to find more effective anti-inflammatory drugs

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown function for a protein that could add to the expanding arsenal of potential new drugs for battling inflammation and tissue fibrosis in a number of disease processes.

Inflammatory disorders created Sep 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

At the right place at the right time—new insights into muscle stem cells

Muscles have a pool of stem cells which provides a source for muscle growth and for regeneration of injured muscles. The stem cells must reside in special niches of the muscle for efficient growth and repair.

Medical research created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows how early social isolation impairs long-term cognitive function

A growing body of research shows that children who suffer severe neglect and social isolation have cognitive and social impairments as adults. A study from Boston Children's Hospital shows, for the first time, how these functional ...

Neuroscience created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Discovering how the brain ages

Researchers at Newcastle University have revealed the mechanism by which neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and other parts of the body, age. The research, published today in Aging Cell, opens up new avenues of understanding ...

Neuroscience created Sep 12, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New discovery related to gum disease

A University of Louisville scientist has found a way to prevent inflammation and bone loss surrounding the teeth by blocking a natural signaling pathway of the enzyme GSK3b, which plays an important role in directing the ...

Immunology created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0