Archive: 28/04/2016
TJP1 protein may identify multiple myeloma patients most likely to benefit from proteasome inhibitors
A gene known as TJP1 (tight junction protein 1) could help determine which multiple myeloma patients would best benefit from proteasome inhibitors such as bortezomib, as well as combination approaches to enhance proteasome ...
Apr 28, 2016
Breakthrough in the treatment of inherited genetic disorder which damages muscle and nerve cells in the body
Scientists at the Universities of York and Leiden have made a significant breakthrough in the treatment of an inherited genetic disorder which damages muscle and nerve cells in the body.
Apr 28, 2016
Age-dependent changes in pancreatic function related to diabetes identified
Age-related changes in the human pancreas govern how our bodies respond to rising and falling blood sugar levels throughout our lifetimes, and could affect whether we develop diabetes as adults. But it's been nearly impossible ...
Apr 28, 2016
Stem cell study finds mechanism that controls skin and hair color
A pair of molecular signals controls skin and hair color in mice and humans—and could be targeted by new drugs to treat skin pigment disorders like vitiligo, according to a report by scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center.
Apr 28, 2016