Ophthalmology
Chemical engineer's contacts could help treat glaucoma
A McMaster PhD candidate has harnessed a component naturally found in tears to develop a contact lens-based drug delivery system for glaucoma patients.
Jun 22, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flipping the switch on scleroderma
Scleroderma is a rare and often fatal disease, causing the thickening of tissue, that currently lacks a cure and any effective treatments. A group of researchers, including a Michigan State University professor, is looking ...
Apr 4, 2014
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Immunology
OSU finds new compound that could treat autoimmune diseases
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at Oregon State University have discovered a chemical compound that could be a safer alternative for treating autoimmune diseases.
Mar 21, 2014
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Medical research
Scientists identify structure of virus that could lead to hepatitis C vaccine
Rutgers University scientists have determined the structure of a hepatitis C surface protein, a finding that could assist in the development of a vaccine to halt the spread of the the deadly disease that has infected 3.2 ...
Feb 19, 2014
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Health
Toxic chemicals found in children's clothes, shoes, Greenpeace says
Children's clothing and shoes made by a dozen globally-recognised brands have been found to contain potentially harmful chemicals, Greenpeace said Tuesday.
Jan 14, 2014
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Immunology
Salmonella jams signals from bacteria-fighting mast cells
A protein in Salmonella inactivates mast cells—critical players in the body's fight against bacteria and other pathogens—rendering them unable to protect against bacterial spread in the body, according to researchers ...
Dec 12, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why do you want to eat the baby?
What woman has not wanted to gobble up a baby placed in her arms, even if the baby is not hers? This reaction, which everyone has noticed or felt, could have biological underpinnings related to maternal functions. For the ...
Sep 23, 2013
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Medical research
Researchers looking inside vessels to understand blood's ebb and flow
Researchers have known for some time that the blood vessels that transport blood to and from tissues and organs in the body are more than just bodily pipelines. Arterioles and capillaries, the small vessels, actually play ...
Sep 4, 2013
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Medical research
High-fat diets may spur overeating, mouse study suggests
(HealthDay)—Many people who have tried to give up fatty foods in favor of healthier choices have found themselves obsessing over cookies or chips. Choosing a salad over a cheeseburger can feel like a Herculean act of will.
Aug 15, 2013
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Neuroscience
Team discovers potential new way to treat anxiety
Chemically modified inhibitors of the COX-2 enzyme relieve anxiety behaviors in mice by activating natural "endocannabinoids" without gastrointestinal side effects, Vanderbilt University scientists will report next week.
Aug 4, 2013
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