Medical research
New mechanism for antibiotic tolerance found
(Medical Xpress)—Many antibiotics can lose their ability to kill bacteria – Duke University bioengineers believe they can explain one of the reasons why.
Oct 19, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Double assault on tough types of leukemias
Investigators at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have identified two promising therapies to treat patients with acute megakaryocytic leukemia (AMKL), a rare form of leukemia where the number of cases is ...
Sep 20, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Exploring the relation between stem cells and tumor growth
An EU research project has shed light on the tumor-growth role of a key-signalling pathway in mammary gland stem cells.
Jul 16, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Biomarker panel to screen for pancreatic cancer may be possible
The development of a highly accurate, blood-based pancreatic adenocarcinoma screen that would be accurate enough to test the general population for this deadly disease may not be far out of reach, according to data presented ...
Jun 19, 2012
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Ophthalmology
Engineered cornea more resistant to chemical injury
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study from the University of Reading has established that a prosthetic cornea made from human cells is the best model for testing how irritants and toxins cause eye injuries.
May 28, 2012
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Georgetown physician leads national resveratrol study for Alzheimer's disease
A national, phase II clinical trial examining the effects of resveratrol on individuals with mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease has begun as more than two dozen academic institutions recruit volunteers in ...
May 14, 2012
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Medical research
Engineering whole organs: Closing in on a potential solution to the organ donor shortage?
A new technique involving the use of an artificial scaffold into which a patient's own stem cells are inserted, turning it into a fully functional organ, could offer a potential solution to the donor shortage crisis, according ...
Mar 8, 2012
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Immunology
Autism may be linked to abnormal immune system characteristics and novel protein fragment
Immune system abnormalities that mimic those seen with autism spectrum disorders have been linked to the amyloid precursor protein (APP), reports a research team from the University of South Florida's Department of Psychiatry ...
Jan 3, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Adolescent amphetamine use linked to permanent changes in brain function and behavior
(Medical Xpress) -- Amphetamine use in adolescence can cause neurobiological imbalances and increase risk-taking behaviour, and these effects can persist into adulthood, even when subjects are drug free. These are the conclusions ...
Nov 3, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
We are what we experience: study
the ups and downs, and everything in between -- shape us, stay with us and influence our emotional set point as adults, according to a new study led by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers.
Oct 5, 2011
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