Tuberculosis: Inhibiting host cell death with immunotherapy
Credit: University Hospital Cologne Tuberculosis treatment still entails the intake several antibiotics over a period of many months and is ...
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NIH researchers home in on genes linked to age-related macular degeneration
Findings point to potential treatment strategiesCredit: National Eye Institute National Eye Institute scientists led a collaborative study and zeroed in ...
Gene involved in colorectal cancer also causes breast cancer
The search for new genetic causes of cancer continues Rare mutations in the NTHL1 gene, previously associated with colorectal cancer, ...
Motor enzyme protects genome through several mechanisms
Credit: Mattias Pettersson A helicase, Pfh1, can thanks to several different mechanisms protect the genome from DNA obstacles and damages ...
Immunotherapy can be effective in treating people with recurrent glioblastoma
UCLA-led research could be step toward new therapy for hard-to-treat brain cancer A UCLA-led study suggests that for people with ...
Rats in augmented reality help show how the brain determines location
Credit: Ravikrishnan Jayakumar Before the age of GPS, humans had to orient themselves without on-screen arrows pointing down an exact ...
A bioengineered factory for T-cells
Injectable sponge-like gel enhances the quantity and quality of T-cellsCredit: Harvard University Bone marrow transplants, also known as hematopoietic stem ...
Interventions to reduce antibiotics require tailored approach in developing countries
Fears around leaving infectious diseases untreated and poorly enforced antibiotic supply controls could hamper efforts to reduce the use of ...
Hard-to-detect antibiotic resistance an underestimated clinical problem
When antibiotics are used to treat bacteria susceptible to them, the treatment usually works. Nevertheless, the antibiotic chosen is sometimes ...
Inexpensive supplement for women increases infant birth size
Findings from NIH-funded study could combat undernutrition in poor areas of the worldCredit: Image courtesy of Nancy Krebs, University of ...
Antibody could increase cure rate for blood, immune disorders, Stanford researchers say
An antibody-based treatment can gently and effectively eliminate diseased blood-forming stem cells in the bone marrow to prepare for the ...
New research insights hold promise for kids with DMD
Experimental drug shows promise for simultaneously treating inflammation and heart disease in experimental modelsCredit: Children's National Health System WASHINGTON-(Feb. 11, ...
Scientists advance new technology to protect drinking water from Lake Erie algal toxins
The Journal of Great Lakes Research published the study identifying Lake Erie bacteria that degrades microcystin.Credit: Dr. Jason Huntley, The ...
Stress-free training may enhance surgical skill
New report: Surgical skills easily acquired when learning is a hobbyCredit: University of Houston University of Houston and Methodist Hospital ...
Facial trauma malpractice lawsuits favor physicians, Rutgers study finds
Researchers found that patients are most successful in jury trials and in the Midwest Southern courts favor physicians in malpractice ...
Potent marijuana edibles can pose a major unrecognized risk to patients with cardiovascular disease
With widespread legalization & increasing use, more care, education a research needed about how each marijuana formulation may affect & ...
New target could help protect vision following optic nerve trauma
Credit: Phil Jones, Augusta University Senior Photographer AUGUSTA, Ga. (Feb. 11, 2019) - When a car crash or explosion results ...
More than half a million breast cancer deaths averted in the US over three decades
Latest U.S. estimates indicate that since 1989, hundreds of thousands of women's lives have been saved by mammography and improvements ...
New heated tobacco device causes same damage to lung cells as e-cigs and smoking
A new study that directly compares new heated tobacco devices with vaping and traditional cigarettes shows that all three are ...
How exercise may protect against Alzheimer's
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 8, 2019)--Athletes know a vigorous workout can release a flood of endorphins: "feel-good" hormones that boost ...
