News tagged with pharmaceutical chemistry


New target for treating wide spectrum of cancers

(Medical Xpress)—UC Irvine biologists, chemists and computer scientists have identified an elusive pocket on the surface of the p53 protein that can be targeted by cancer-fighting drugs. The finding heralds a new treatment ...

Cancer created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Ginger muscles in on diabetes

(Medical Xpress) -- Ginger, the common spice and ancient Asian remedy, could have the power to help manage the high levels of blood sugar which create complications for long-term diabetic patients, a University of Sydney ...

Diabetes created Aug 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ancient berry could fight diabetic blindness

(Medical Xpress) -- The ancient Tibetan goji berry could help fight blindness caused by long-term diabetes according to studies conducted by University of Sydney researchers.

Diabetes created Jun 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Gladstone scientist converts human skin cells into functional brain cells

A scientist at the Gladstone Institutes has discovered a novel way to convert human skin cells into brain cells, advancing medicine and human health by offering new hope for regenerative medicine and personalized drug discovery ...

Neuroscience created Jul 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

UCSF botulism research translates into bioterrorism treatment

(Medical Xpress) -- UCSF basic research into botulism has translated into a novel antitoxin to protect against bioterrorism, with the first clinical trials launching soon to assess the resulting vaccine's ...

Medical research created May 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0