Genetics
Gene silencing critical for normal breast development
Researchers have discovered that normal breast development relies on a genetic 'brake', a protein complex that keeps swathes of genes silenced.
Aug 17, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Three-dimensional model of human placenta developed
The placenta is the organ connecting mother and embryo. Its main functions are the exchange of nutrients, gases and metabolic products and the production of hormones and other substances essential for embryonic development. ...
Aug 3, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Nowhere to hide: Molecular probe illuminates elusive cancer stem cells in live mice
After a primary tumor is treated, cancer stem cells may still lurk in the body, ready to metastasize and cause a recurrence of the cancer in a form that's more aggressive and resistant to treatment. University of Illinois ...
Aug 1, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
New epigenetic drug against Mantle Cell Lymphoma
A new study by doctor Manel Esteller, Director of the Epigenetics and Cancer Biology Program (PEBC) of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), ICREA Researcher and Professor of Genetics at the University of ...
Jun 12, 2018
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Genetics
In child-crippling mucolipidosis IV, drug shows hope in lab cultures
Mucolipidosis IV debilitates afflicted children's nervous systems in their first year of life, steals their eyesight in their teens and takes their lives in their twenties, and so far, there is no therapy to fight it. Now, ...
May 29, 2018
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Other
Scientists have improved the cell incubator for human organs
TSU has patented a new incubator made of thin filaments of titanium nickelide (TiNi) for introducing cells into the injured human body. It is designed to compensate for functions damaged by trauma or disease. Thanks to the ...
May 8, 2018
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Key factor in development of Parkinson's disease identified
A molecule has been identified that appears to play an important role in the development of Parkinson's disease, a debilitating disease that affects millions of people around the world.
Apr 20, 2018
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Medical research
Team develops 3-D tissue model of a developing human heart
The heart is the first organ to develop in the womb and the first cause of concern for many parents.
Mar 16, 2018
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Researchers uncover culprit in Parkinson's brain cell die-off
An estimated 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease—an incurable neurodegenerative disorder that leads to an increasing loss of motor control.
Mar 5, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Compound in red wine, chocolate prevents smallpox virus cousins from replicating
The secret to stopping some viruses from making people sick might be hidden in red wine and chocolate—but that doesn't mean having more bonbons and vino is in order, Kansas State University researchers say.
Mar 1, 2018
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