Archive: 20/03/2017

Scientists find possible Achilles heel of treatment-resistant cancers

Scientists identify two signaling proteins in cancer cells that make them resistant to chemotherapy, and show that blocking the proteins along with chemotherapy eliminate human leukemia in mouse models.

Mar 20, 2017

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Single-cell analysis reveals subtypes of colorectal tumors

Combining single-cell genomics and computational techniques, a research team including Paul Robson, Ph.D., director of single-cell biology at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), has defined cell-type composition of cancerous cells ...

Mar 20, 2017

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Novel genes identified that help suppress prostate and other cancers

New genes which help prevent prostate, skin and breast cancer development in mice have been discovered by researchers at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators. The study identified genes that cooperate ...

Mar 20, 2017

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Disrupting prostate cancer 'homing signal' could hold promise for new treatments

New King's College London research sheds light on the cellular mechanisms which enable cancer cells to escape the prostate and spread to other parts of the body.

Mar 20, 2017

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A 48-hour sexual 'afterglow' helps to bond partners over time

Sex plays a central role in reproduction, and it can be pleasurable, but new findings suggest that it may serve an additional purpose: bonding partners together. A study of newlywed couples, published in Psychological Science, ...

Mar 20, 2017

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Study finds tube placement may not be necessary for treating upper GI bleeds

For many of the millions of patients treated annually in hospitals for upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, there is little value in placing a nasogastric (NG) tube in patients to determine the source of that bleeding or ...

Mar 20, 2017

Study shows stem cell therapy is safe for stroke patients; may aid recovery if given early

A multicenter trial looking at whether a single dose of millions of adult, bone-marrow-derived stem cells can aid stroke recovery indicates it's safe and well-tolerated by patients but may not significantly improve their ...

Mar 20, 2017

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TB/HIV co-infections up 40 percent across Europe over the last five years

New data released today by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the WHO Regional Office for Europe ahead of World TB Day show that new tuberculosis (TB) cases and deaths in the 53 countries of ...

Mar 20, 2017

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Will AAV vectors have a role in future novel gene therapy approaches?

Recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vectors for delivering therapeutic genes have demonstrated their safety in multiple diseases and clinical settings over the years and are a proven and effective tool that can be used ...

Mar 20, 2017

Deep brain stimulation provides long-term relief from severe depressions

Treatment with deep brain stimulation can provide lasting relief to patients suffering from previously non-treatable, severe forms of depression several years into the therapy or even eliminate symptoms entirely. This is ...

Mar 20, 2017

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