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Cancer drug ibrutinib found helpful in treating graft versus host disease after transplant
(San Diego, December 6, 2016) - A late-breaking abstract being presented today during the 58th American Society of Hematology (ASH)...
New data shed light on potential advantages of pacritinib for patients with myelofibrosis
(San Diego, December 6, 2016) - Compared with standard therapy, pacritinib significantly reduces spleen size among people with myelofibrosis who...
Additions to standard multiple myeloma therapy do not appear to yield additional benefit
(San Diego, December 6, 2016) - Trial results being presented today during the 58th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual...
Speed data for the brain’s navigation system
Similar neural pathways exist in humans. They are known to be damaged by Alzheimer's disease - a possible explanation why...
Body composition may affect older women’s risk of urinary incontinence
In a study of older women, the prevalence of stress- and urgency urinary incontinence (SUI and UUI) was at least...
Belgian scientists show NLRP2 protein’s role in maintaining fertility later in life
Led by Prof. Mohamed Lamkanfi (VIB-Ghent University), researchers have demonstrated in animal models that a protein called NLRP2 plays an...
Research assesses impact of soil erosion on land and communities in East Africa
The impact of soil erosion on both the environmental and social wellbeing of communities in East Africa is to be...
Researchers compare biodiversity trends with the stock market
Credit: Photo/Montage: UFZ Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) have the potential to help stop species loss. An international research team is...
East Asian dust deposition impacts on marine biological productivity
Credit: Saichun Tan Dust storms have important climatic and environmental effect. Particularly, dust containing nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and iron, etc.)...
What happens in the cell nucleus after fertilization
(Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health) A team of scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München shows...
Protein that promotes ‘cell-suicide’ could revolutionize eye cancer treatment
New research from the University of Liverpool has identified the role of a specific protein in the human body that...
The balancing act: An enzyme that links endocytosis to membrane recycling
Credit: NCBS Communications Office All cells have surface membranes, and this membrane is especially important in the light-sensitive cells of...
Obesity: Tiny fat-burning molecule might help fight giant problem
A small molecule could provide valuable help in combating the global epidemic of obesity. When it was fed to obese...
No peeking: Humans play computer game using only direct brain stimulation
Loading video... Credit: Cognition and Cortical Dynamics Laboratory Neural Systems Laboratory, University of Washington In the Matrix film series, Keanu...
New book offers usability ‘expert over your shoulder’
Credit: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society The Human Factors and Ergonomics has just released Usability Assessment: How to Measure the...
Pathway linked to slower aging also fuels brain cancer
Credit: Amit Gujar and Albert H. Kim While a particular metabolic pathway shows potential to slow down the aging process,...
Princeton study uses ‘Sherlock’ to reveal how shared experiences shape our memories
We tend to think of our memories as unique, but a Princeton University-led study shows that memories are often shared...
NTU scientists build new ultrasound device using 3-D printing technology
Credit: NTU Singapore Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new ultrasound device that produces sharper...
New discovery at heart of healthy cereals
Credit: (c) QAAFI-UQ A new discovery at the University of Queensland could help reduce heart disease and boost nutrition security...
Study: Hospital nutrition program shortens patient stays and reduces readmissions
FOUR ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE HOSPITALS FOLLOWED MORE THAN 1,200 ADULTS AT-RISK OF MALNUTRITION DURING THEIR STAY1 STUDY CONFIRMS THE NEED...
