Archive: 13/11/2014

Modified DNA backbone enables success of existing and novel oligonucleotide therapeutics

The two U.S. FDA approved oligonucleotide-based drugs on the market both have a modified chemical backbone made of phosphorothioates. The therapeutic advantages of the phosphorothioate group and the new types of gene expression-regulation ...

Nov 13, 2014

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Researchers identify key mechanism and potential target to prevent leukemia

Researchers have identified two proteins that appear crucial to the development—and patient relapse—of acute myeloid leukemia. They have also shown they can block the development of leukemia by targeting those proteins.

Nov 13, 2014

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Scientists find way to reduce ovarian cancer tumors, chemo doses

In a potential breakthrough against ovarian cancer, University of Guelph researchers have discovered how to both shrink tumours and improve drug delivery, allowing for lower doses of chemotherapy and reducing side effects.

Nov 13, 2014

CDC: E-cigarette use rising in high school kids

Health officials say high schools students' use of electronic cigarettes tripled over three years.

Nov 13, 2014

More than one-fifth of high school students smoke: CDC

(HealthDay)—More than a fifth of American teens smoke or use tobacco in some way, which means that millions of them are putting themselves at risk for early death, a federal government study warns.

Nov 13, 2014

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Cookie Monster teaches self-control

Who would have thought a Sesame Street video starring the Cookie Monster, of all characters, could teach preschoolers self-control?

Nov 13, 2014

Total recall: The science behind it

Is it possible to change the amount of information the brain can store? Maybe, according to a new international study led by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC). Their research has identified ...

Nov 13, 2014

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Detection up with one-step gestational diabetes screening

(HealthDay)—A two-hour, one-step screening process increases gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) detection, but has no impact on maternal or neonatal outcomes, according to research published in the October issue of Clinical ...

Nov 13, 2014

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Many US doctors wary of genetic testing

(HealthDay)—Many American doctors may not support genetic testing in patients without a major family history of certain illnesses, suggests a new survey of physicians. The report appears in the Nov. 13 issue of the New ...

Nov 13, 2014

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US prices soaring for some generic drugs

(HealthDay)—Market forces are dramatically driving up the cost of some generic drugs, prompting U.S. investigations into the pricing of what should be cheap alternatives to brand-name medications.

Nov 13, 2014

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Archive: 13/11/2014

Modified DNA backbone enables success of existing and novel oligonucleotide therapeutics

Researchers identify key mechanism and potential target to prevent leukemia

Scientists find way to reduce ovarian cancer tumors, chemo doses

CDC: E-cigarette use rising in high school kids

More than one-fifth of high school students smoke: CDC

Cookie Monster teaches self-control

Total recall: The science behind it

Detection up with one-step gestational diabetes screening

Many US doctors wary of genetic testing

US prices soaring for some generic drugs

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