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Targeting telomerase as therapeutic strategy for melanoma
PHILADELPHIA -- (April 25, 2018) -- Targeting telomerase was effective at killing NRAS-mutant melanoma cells, and the impact was further...
Consuming protein supplements with meals may work better for weight control
A new systematic review of available evidence appearing in Nutrition Reviews indicates that consuming protein supplements with meals may be...
One in every six deaths in young adults is opioid-related: Study
Credit: St. Michael's Hospital TORONTO, April 26, 2018 - One out of every six deaths among young adults in Ontario...
Brain folding provides researchers with an accurate marker to predict psychosis
By using images of the brain to look at how its outer surface is folded on itself, researchers can predict...
Labeling alcoholic drinks as lower in strength could encourage people to drink more
Wines and beers labelled as lower in alcohol strength may increase the total amount of alcoholic drink consumed, according to...
Positive Phase 2 results of NovaDigm TX’s NDV-3A vaccine published in Clinical Infectious Diseases
BOSTON - April 25, 2018 - NovaDigm Therapeutics, a company developing innovative immuno-therapeutics and preventative vaccines for fungal and bacterial...
Millennial men value altruism and self-care above traditional male qualities
Credit: UBC Contrary to popular stereotypes, young men today are likely to be selfless, socially engaged and health-conscious, according to...
Novel technique achieves 32-fold increase in nanometric bactericide’s activity
In recent decades, various research groups in the field of materials science have invested time and resources to answer the...
Dementia an extra challenge in natural disasters
Credit: QUT Marketing & Communication A natural disaster is a traumatic experience for anyone involved but the dangers are even...
Implantable islet cells come with their own oxygen supply
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Since the 1960s, researchers have been interested in the possibility of treating type 1 diabetes by transplanting...
Why we need erasable MRI scans
Credit: Barth van Rossum for Caltech Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a widely used medical tool for taking pictures...
SCAI releases consensus guidelines for PVD device selection
SAN DIEGO - The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has released new guidelines to address the selection of...
Study suggests older surgeons produce lower mortality rates in emergency procedures
FINDINGS Researchers from UCLA and several other institutions found surgeries performed by older surgeons -- age 50 and up --...
Exercise could make the heart younger
Doctors, health organizations, and the Surgeon General all agree that exercise is good for the heart -- but the reasons...
Mediterranean diet boosts beneficial bacteria
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - April 25, 2018 - Here's another reason to eat a Mediterranean-type diet: It's good for your gut....
ASHG announces 2018 winners of international DNA Day Essay Contest
Credit: Stephanie Peborde BETHESDA, MD - As part of its celebration of National DNA Day, the American Society of Human...
Noninvasive spinal stimulation method enables paralyzed people to regain use of hands
Credit: Reed Hutchinson/UCLA The ability to perform simple daily tasks can make a big difference in people's lives, especially for...
Brain cell’s Achilles’ heel may prompt hydrocephalus
Credit: Courtesy of Chay Kuo, Duke University. DURHAM, N.C. -- Viruses may spark hydrocephalus by exploiting a suprising weakness of...
Bacteria boost antifungal drug resistance in severe childhood tooth decay
Early childhood caries, a form of severe tooth decay affecting toddlers and preschoolers, can set children up for a lifetime...
Researchers 3-D print electronics and cells directly on skin
Credit: McAlpine group, University of Minnesota In a groundbreaking new study, researchers at the University of Minnesota used a customized,...
