Medical research
Cancer has a biological clock and this drug may keep it from ticking
A new drug shows potential to halt cancer cells' growth by stunting the cells' biological clock.
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Cardiology
Scientists figure out how to measure electrical activity in a fetal heart
Hearts 'run' on electrical pulses—and when doctors measure the electrical activity in a person's heart in order to determine his or hers heart condition, they generally rely on electrocardiography (ECG):
Nov 2, 2018
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Neuroscience
New insight into Huntington's disease may open door to drug development
McMaster University researchers have developed a new theory on Huntington's disease which is being welcomed for showing promise to open new avenues of drug development for the condition.
Jul 9, 2018
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Neuroscience
Stress in infancy 'dramatically alters' body's organs
Scientists have found the first evidence suggesting emotional stress in infancy has significant and far-reaching effects on the body and could result in disease later in life.
May 29, 2018
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Immunology
Trigger for autoimmune disease identified
Researchers at National Jewish Health have identified a trigger for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis. The findings, published in the April 2017 issue of Journal of Clinical Investigation, ...
May 11, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Faulty genomic pathway linked to schizophrenia developing in utero, study finds
The skin cells of four adults with schizophrenia have provided an unprecedented "window" into how the disease began while they were still in the womb, according to a recent paper in Schizophrenia Research.
Feb 27, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Common food additive promotes colon cancer in mice
Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter intestinal bacteria in a manner that promotes intestinal inflammation and colorectal cancer, according to a new study.
Nov 7, 2016
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Genetics
Making precision medicine a reality: Genomics researchers unveil road map to disease origin
Researchers are one step closer to understanding the genetic and biological basis of diseases like cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis - and identifying new drug targets and therapies - thanks to work by ...
Apr 29, 2016
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Other
Bob Dylan: A source of inspiration for medical scientists
The number of articles citing the lyrics of Bob Dylan in the biomedical literature has increased exponentially since 1990, according to a study in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.
Dec 14, 2015
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Neuroscience
Discovery puts designer dopamine neurons within reach
For decades, the elusive holy grail in Parkinson's disease research has been finding a way to repair faulty dopamine neurons and put them back into patients, where they will start producing dopamine again. Researchers have ...
Dec 7, 2015
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