Oncology & Cancer
Targeting a key driver of cancer
(Medical Xpress)—In the epic fight against cancer, a protein called Ras has been one of the arch-villains.
Jun 19, 2014
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Medical research
Transfer of a few immune cells can protect immunodeficient patients
When patients have to undergo a bone marrow transplant, the procedure weakens their immune system. Viruses that are usually kept in check in a healthy immune system may then cause potentially fatal infections. Scientists ...
Jun 17, 2014
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Medical research
Better matching benefits bone marrow recipients
A new test for genetic matching in bone marrow transplantation developed by a West Australian specialist is showing dramatic improvements in transplant survival rates according to a Brazilian study.
Jun 5, 2014
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Medical research
Inhibiting protein family helps mice survive radiation exposure, study finds
Tinkering with a molecular pathway that governs how intestinal cells respond to stress can help mice survive a normally fatal dose of abdominal radiation, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University ...
May 14, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Experimental antibody shows early promise for treatment of childhood tumor
Tumors shrank or disappeared and disease progression was temporarily halted in 15 children with advanced neuroblastoma enrolled in a safety study of an experimental antibody produced at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. ...
May 8, 2014
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Genetics
DNA repair gene provides new ideas for disease treatment
A gene known to repair DNA damage in healthy cells may also provide new insights about treating a genetic disorder of the bone marrow, Caltech researchers say.
Apr 30, 2014
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Medical research
Goat to be cloned to treat rare genetic disorder
Scientists in Brazil have genetically modified a goat to produce milk with an enzyme to treat a rare genetic disorder, O Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper reported Tuesday.
Apr 15, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cultivating happiness often misunderstood, says researcher
(Medical Xpress)—The paradox of happiness is that chasing it may actually make us less happy, a Stanford researcher says. So how does one find happiness? Effective ways exist, according to new research.
Apr 15, 2014
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Medical research
Stem cells show promise for stroke recovery
(HealthDay)—In an early test, researchers report they've safely injected stem cells into the brains of 18 patients who had suffered strokes. And two of the patients showed significant improvement.
Apr 7, 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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