Oncology & Cancer
A potential new cancer target
The role of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) in cancer progression is still not fully understood due its context-dependent biology.
Jun 5, 2020
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Neuroscience
Experimental human model of migraine found redundant molecular pathways mediating migraine attacks
A recent study published in the journal Cephalalgia, the official journal of the International Headache Society, reported an intriguing discovery. The study, entitled "Investigation of distinct molecular pathways in migraine ...
Dec 16, 2019
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Medical research
Cancer's 'good cop/bad cop' protein could help develop more effective drugs
The basic unit of all living things is the cell—and the human body contains tens of trillions of them. Cancer can be triggered by the abnormal growth and division of just one of these, which goes on to form a lump or tumor.
Aug 16, 2019
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Cardiology
New target found for disease of the heart's smallest blood vessels
When we race walk, for example, part of our healthy heart muscle may want a little more blood and oxygen, so our tiniest blood vessels send a message upstream to the larger vessels to send more.
Aug 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Compound found in red wine opens door for new treatments for depression, anxiety
Like to unwind with a glass of red wine after a stressful day? Don't give alcohol all the credit.
Jul 26, 2019
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Medical research
New discovery could lead to improved blood sugar level control
Many diabetes patients do not only have problems with their insulin, but also with the release of the hormone glucagon. Researchers at Uppsala University have now discovered a regulation mechanism which could provide an opportunity ...
Apr 26, 2019
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Neuroscience
Scientists identify new disrupted pathway in motor neurone disease
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have identified a new pathway that is disrupted in motor neurone disease (MND), a discovery which could pave the way for new treatments.
Feb 13, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Faulty sensing: Cellular energy sensor linked to the progression of chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), an affliction characterized by progressive loss of kidney function, affects millions of people worldwide and is associated with multi-organ damage, cardiovascular disease and muscle wasting. ...
Dec 10, 2018
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Health
A new therapeutic avenue for treating insomnia
Insomnia is one of the major sleep problems with an estimated prevalence of 10 percent to 15 percent in the general population and 30 percent to 60 percent in the older population. Moreover, insomnia frequently co-occurs ...
Oct 26, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gene variations linked to severity of Zika-related birth defects, small NIH study suggests
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and Professor Joaquim Amorim Neto Research Institute in Campina Grande, Brazil. The enzyme, adenylate cyclase, is required to make ...
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