Temple scientists eradicate cancer cells through dual targeting of DNA repair mechanisms
(Philadelphia, PA) - Proteins commonly known as BRCA - short for BReast CAncer susceptibility gene- serve a critical role in cellular DNA repair, but when...
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Recipe for perfect balance of breaks and repairs in our genome could help fight cancer
Recipe for the perfect balance of breaks and repairs in our genome could help fight cancer and brain ageing New discovery gives insight into chemotherapy...
Rheumatology leaders urge HHS to adopt drug policy principles that protect patient access
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the Trump Administration's American Patients First drug pricing blueprint, the American College of Rheumatology - which represents more than...
Graphene carpets: So neurons communicate better
A work led by SISSA and published on Nature Nanotechnology reports for the first time experimentally the phenomenon of ion 'trapping' by graphene carpets and...
PCORI, AHA award $5 million to establish center to support more informed AFib treatment decisions
WASHINGTON, DC (June 12, 2018) -- A new research center will produce and test decision aids to help people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) more readily...
Potential new treatment for drug addiction relapse revealed
Research published in Addiction Biology by scientists at the University of Bath reveals a new potential mechanism for combatting drug addiction relapse. Relapsing into drug...
Researchers map brain of blind patient who can see motion
Credit: Western University, Canada Neuroscientists at Western University's Brain and Mind Institute, have confirmed and detailed a rare case of a blind woman able to...
Getting to the heart of congenital cardiac defects
Credit: UNC School of Medicine June 12, 2018 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Heart defects are the most common type of birth defect, and can...
People who deeply grasp pain or happiness of others, process music differently in brain
Credit: (SMU) People with higher empathy differ from others in the way their brains process music, according to a study by researchers at Southern Methodist...
National Academies report on sexual harassment in academia
WASHINGTON -- A systemwide change to the culture and climate in higher education is needed to prevent and effectively respond to sexual harassment, says a...
Composition of complex sugars in breast milk may prevent future food allergies
Credit: Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego The unique composition of a mother's breastmilk may help to reduce food sensitization in her infant, report researchers at...
NIH leadership outlines interdisciplinary FY2018 research plan for HEAL Initiative
In a perspective published today in The Journal of the American Medical Association, National Institutes of Health leadership detail components of a newly released research...
NIH initiative aims to tackle opioid misuse, addiction, enhance pain management
Bottom Line: In the JAMA Viewpoint, "Helping to End Addiction Over the Long-Term: The Research Plan for the NIH HEAL Initiative," National Institutes of Health...
On-site pathology testing in remote Australia benefits patients and cuts costs
Credit: Flinders University On-site pathology testing is allowing remote Australians to receive effective emergency medical treatment close to home, while saving millions according to researchers....
Protective mechanism against atherosclerosis discovered
Credit: adapted from Tsiantoulas et al., Circulation (2018) Atherosclerosis, the pathological narrowing of blood vessels, is the underlying cause for the majority of strokes and...
