This is a microscopic image of a tumor cell migrating through collagen. What makes cancer so deadly is its ability to move . The better that doctors can keep tumors contained and protect unaffected organs in the body, the less lethal a cancer will be. So if doctors were able to pinpoint tumor cells and...
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Researchers develop novel treatment to prevent graft-versus-host-disease
Dual inhibition of Aurora kinase A and JAK2 reduces graft-versus-host-disease, preserves the ability of the immune system to fight infections and tumor cells. Graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) is the leading cause of non-relapse associated death in patients who receive stem cell transplants. In a new study published as the cover story in Science Translational Medicine, Moffitt Cancer...
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Better diabetes treatment? Artificial beta cells from human kidney cells
Diagram of a HEK-beta cell. Extracellular D-glucose triggers glycolysis-dependent membrane depolarization, which activates the voltage-gated calcium channel, resulting in an influx of Calcium ions, induction of the calmodulincalcineurin signaling cascade, and PNFAT-mediated induction of insulin secretion. Researchers led by ETH Professor Martin Fussenegger at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) in Basel have...
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New drug gives hope for those with progressive multiple sclerosis
As many as 400,000 Americans are believed to suffer from multiple sclerosis — a debilitating disease of the central nervous system. A new drug may provide relief from the most devastating form of MS. Six years ago, at age 45, Jerrie Gullick suddenly developed leg and back pain, numbness, and severe fatigue. She was barely able to...
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ANCIENT CHINESE MALARIA REMEDY FIGHTS TB
A centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists and used to effectively treat malaria, has been found to potentially aid in the treatment of tuberculosis and may slow the evolution of drug resistance. In a promising study led by Robert Abramovitch, a Michigan State University microbiologist and TB expert, the ancient remedy artemisinin stopped the...
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Optical control of a neuroreceptor alleviates chronic pain
Summary: Pain serves as a valuable warning signal, but when it becomes chronic, pain should be considered as a real disease. An international team has identified and controlled one of the centers associated with chronic pain. This work made it possible to relieve the symptoms in mice and demonstrated the ability of the brain to remedy...
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Neurable Funded to Power Brain-Controlled Virtual and Augmented Reality
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Neurable, a developer of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology based on breakthrough neuroscience, has raised a $2M seed round to bring its software platform to market. Brian Shinled the round through Accomplice’s Boston Syndicate with participation from Point Judith Capital, Loup Ventures, the Kraft Group, NXT Ventures, and prominent angel investors. ...
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New study explains how low-dose aspirin may prevent cancer
Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and death worldwide, and its prevalence is predicted to increase in the next few years. Cancer prevention strategies include making healthy lifestyle choices and getting tested if at risk. New research suggests that a small dose of aspirin may help prevent the formation of cancer cells and explains...
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Could a narcolepsy drug help combat food addiction?
A prescription drug used to treat narcolepsy and other sleep disorders has the potential to help people whose obesity is driven by food addiction. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences. Researchers suggest that a drug used to treat narcolepsy may also help tackle obesity driven...
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Nanodiscs target tumors in potential cancer vaccine
Nanodiscs may be used in a vaccine against some types of cancer, with a new study finding the technology effective in killing and preventing recurrence of tumors(Credit:lightsource/Depositphotos) Colon and melanoma cancers could soon be treated with a simple vaccine, if research from the University of Michigan lives up to its early promise. Using synthetic nanodiscs, scientists...