Archive: 04/08/2017

Drug zeroes in on mutated nuclear receptors found in cancer, leaves normal proteins alone

Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have published a study in Nature Communications shedding new light on how K-80003 (TX803), an anti-cancer agent discovered at the Institute, prevents ...

Aug 4, 2017

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Prior dengue or yellow fever exposure does not worsen Zika infection in monkeys

Rhesus macaques previously infected with dengue or yellow fever viruses appear to be neither more nor less susceptible to severe infection with Zika virus, according to new research published in PLOS Pathogens.

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Why is conducting research in some countries so difficult?

Low- and middle-income countries such as Brazil face a lack of epidemiological data, and one of the key priorities for researchers is developing high-quality surveys. Investigators at Columbia University's Mailman School ...

Aug 4, 2017

Tracing the path of Parkinson's disease proteins

As neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease progress, misfolded proteins clump together in neurons, recruiting normal proteins in the cell to also misfold and aggregate. Cells in which this ...

Aug 4, 2017

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Cultural activities may influence the way we think

A new Tel Aviv University study suggests that cultural activities, such as the use of language, influence our learning processes, affecting our ability to collect different kinds of data, make connections between them, and ...

Aug 4, 2017

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The fine print on medication expiration dates

(HealthDay)—The expiration dates on over-the-counter and prescription medications seem pretty black and white, but there's some question about whether drugs last even longer.

Aug 4, 2017

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Clues about immune resolution identified in blood

Stopping a wound from bleeding is essential for human health. Blood coagulation - in which blood goes from liquid to gel and forms a clot - can prevent excessive bleeding and infection. But exactly what molecular events transpire ...

Aug 4, 2017

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Stigma due to age, sexual orientation, HIV status contributes to poor mental, physical health

When it comes to HIV prevention and treatment, there is a growing population that is being overlooked—older adults—and implicit ageism is partially responsible for this neglect, according to a presentation at the 125th ...

Aug 4, 2017