Metabolism: Beta cells under fire
(Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health) Type 2 diabetes causes pathological changes in the beta cells. ...
‘Immunoswitch’ particles may be key to more-effective cancer immunotherapy
Credit: Alyssa Kosmides, Johns Hopkins Medicine Scientists at Johns Hopkins have created a nanoparticle that carries two different antibodies capable ...
First dual-targeting nanoparticles lower cancer’s defenses and attack tumors
Cancer immunotherapy has emerged as one of the most exciting directions in cancer treatment. But the approach only works in ...
Oyster shells inspire new method to make superstrong, flexible polymers
Credit: Sanat Kumar/Columbia Engineering New York, NY--June 7, 2017--Researchers at Columbia Engineering have demonstrated for the first time a new ...
NCI-MATCH cancer trial reaches 6,000-patient tumor sequencing goal 2 years early
The rapid pace of patient enrollment in the National Cancer Institute-Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (NCI-MATCH or EAY131) precision medicine ...
Fungi awake bacteria from their slumber
Credit: UFZ When a soil dries out, this has a negative impact on the activity of soil bacteria. Using an ...
Type of sugar may treat atherosclerosis, mouse study shows
Credit: Ismail Sergin Researchers have long sought ways to harness the body's immune system to treat disease, especially cancer. Now, ...
Running multiple marathons does not increase risk of atherosclerosis
Sophia Antipolis, 7 June 2017: Running multiple marathons does not increase the risk of atherosclerosis, according to research published today ...
How can you tell deep-sea octopuses apart? Check their warts
Credit: Photo courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. It's usually pretty easy for dedicated scientists with years of ...
Overcoming immune suppression to fight against bovine leukemia
Credit: Satoru Konnai, Hokkaido University Bovine leukemia is a systemic, malignant lymphosarcoma in cows which is mainly caused by infection ...
Can pain increase the risk of dying early?
Pain that interferes with daily life, rather than pain per se, was associated with an increased risk of early death ...
Certain cardiovascular medications may increase risk of falling
A new analysis suggests that among older adults who take cardiovascular medications, those using non-selective beta-blockers may be at an ...
Home-based HPV tests may help with cervical cancer screening
A new study found that for many women in rural El Salvador, home-based HPV self-sampling for women is an acceptable ...
Exercise may help combat postpartum depression
An analysis of published studies indicates that physical exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period is a safe way to ...
How have HPV vaccines affected cervical cancer screening?
A new review looks at cervical cancer screening in the era of HPV vaccination. The review notes that trials have ...
Study examines self-management intervention in patients with epilepsy
A new study has found that a multi-component self-management intervention (MCI) for adults with epilepsy may be an important tool ...
Particulate air pollution linked to poor survival in liver cancer patients
In a recent study, exposure to particulate air pollution after being diagnosed with liver cancer was significantly associated with an ...
Excessive exercise may damage the gut
A review of published studies has found that people who exercise excessively may be prone to acute or chronic gut ...
Religious coping may affect couples dealing with type 2 diabetes
A new study indicates that spousal engagement in shared glycemic control activities--such as planning a healthy diet--may help patients with ...
Study reveals level of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy in preterm infants
A new study suggests that to optimize neuroprotection and prevent cerebral palsy in extremely preterm infants, women should receive magnesium ...
