Tasmanian devil research could help tackle immunotherapy resistance
Credit: Marian Burr A cluster of interacting proteins that are active in both human cancers and Tasmanian devil facial tumours, ...
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Obesity epidemic results in NAFLD becoming most common cause of liver disease in Europe
World's leading experts gather in Seville to discuss the fastest growing health epidemic in Europe now affecting 1 in 4 ...
Technique can image individual proteins within synapses
Rapid imaging method could help reveal how conditions such as autism affect brain cellsCredit: Syuan-Ming Guo and Li Li CAMBRIDGE, ...
Teens share stories to deter other students from using tobacco
Credit: UTHealth An innovative strategy called Teens Against Tobacco Use showed promise as an effective strategy to deter tobacco use ...
Investigational drug with immunotherapy may provide new therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer
Pegilodecakin with pembrolizumab and nivolumab shown to be safe in Phase 1B studyCredit: MD Anderson Cancer Center HOUSTON -- Pegilodecakin, ...
Powerful new synthetic vaccines to combat epidemics
New vaccine technology delivers potent results for ChikungunyaCredit: University of Bristol A new type of vaccine that can be stored ...
Unravelling the mystery of how one gene contributes to Parkinson’s, Crohn’s and leprosy
Research on LRRK2 gene in mice could lead to new treatments, preventionCredit: The Ottawa Hospital Researchers have struggled for years ...
AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes
Studies show brain activity patterns influence effect of antidepressantsCredit: UTSW DALLAS - Sept. 25, 2019 - The psychiatry field has ...
Nanotechnology improves chemotherapy delivery
Credit: Photo by Derrick Turner EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State University scientists have invented a new way to monitor ...
Resistance to immune checkpoint blocker drug linked to metabolic imbalance
Credit: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Cancer cells appear to adapt to treatment with checkpoint blocker drugs by altering a metabolic process, ...
University of Alberta researchers developing new ‘DNA stitch’ to treat muscular dystrophy
Experimental treatment has potential to help almost half of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophyCredit: Jordan Carson A new therapeutic being ...
How and why does Parkinson’s disease effect women and men differently?
Scientists review the different clinical features, risk factors, responses to treatments, and mechanisms underlying the disease pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease ...
Personalized wellness: Can science keep up with tech innovations and consumer demands?
FoodMinds publishes new peer-reviewed paper unpacking essential questions and opportunities for credibility and differentiationCredit: Padilla CHICAGO (September 25, 2019) - ...
Trial into skin collection of babies blood chemistry seeks to replace invasive sampling
Scientists at the University of Strathclyde researching a system to measure and monitor blood chemistry levels in premature and sick ...
New fungus-derived antibiotic: relief in sight for immunocompromised people
Scientists derive a new compound from eushearilide, which can potentially take on lethal fungal and bacterial infectionsCredit: Tokyo University Of ...
Epilepsy: Seizures not forecastable as expected
Until now, certain brain wave patterns were regarded as indicators; however, a study by the University of Bonn did not ...
Cancer: The origin of genetic mutations
By linking DNA replication failures in cancer cells to their genetic instability, researchers at UNIGE unveil a mutation mechanism that ...
Urine test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer starts clinical study
Credit: Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund A urine test that can detect early stage pancreatic cancer has reached the final stage ...
Pitt scientists identify benefits, challenges to using film in public health research
Credit: Pitt Public Health PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25, 2019 - The research community is increasingly recognizing video as more than just ...
Allen Institute announces 2019 Next Generation Leaders
Six early-career neuroscience researchers will participate in unique advisory councilCredit: Allen Institute The Allen Institute today debuted the 2019 Next ...
