Archive: 27/07/2016
Researchers describe new type of cancer therapy
A study conducted at Nationwide Children's Hospital has found that a new chemotherapy is effective against both pediatric and adult cancers, and that it allows other chemotherapies to more readily reach their targets. The ...
Jul 27, 2016
More evidence in quest to repurpose cancer drugs for Alzheimer's disease
An FDA approved drug to treat renal cell carcinoma appears to reduce levels of a toxic brain protein linked to dementia in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases when given to animals. This finding is the latest from Georgetown ...
Jul 27, 2016
Vitamin D levels predict risk of brain decline in Chinese elderly
Research conducted by Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) and Duke University has associated low vitamin D levels with increased subsequent risk of cognitive decline and impairment in the Chinese elderly.
Jul 27, 2016
Scientist develops gene therapy for muscle wasting
A discovery by Washington State University scientist Dan Rodgers and collaborator Paul Gregorevic could save millions of people suffering from muscle wasting disease.
Jul 27, 2016
Research looks to help children with social communication difficulties
New research led by The University of Manchester aims to help children with 'hidden' speech and language problems.
Jul 27, 2016