by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University When the eye isn’t getting enough oxygen in the face of common conditions like premature birth or diabetes, it sets in motion a state of frenzied energy production that can ultimately result in blindness, and now scientists have identified new points where they may be able to...
In the authors’ opinion, this research will help to treat oncology IMMANUEL KANT BALTIC FEDERAL UNIVERSITY CREDIT: IMMANUEL KANT BALTIC FEDERAL UNIVERSITY Scientists from the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (IKBFU) and National University of Science and Technology “MISiS” have studied how magnet nanoparticles affect cancer cells in the human liver. In the authors’ opinion,...
by University of Birmingham A new study led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has shed fresh light on how a key front-line drug kills the tuberculosis bacterium. The research paves the way for development of new antibiotic drugs targeted at emerging strains of TB. Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, responsible for...
In a study published Monday (May 14) in Oncogene, researches report that they have devised a method for screening new cancer-fighting compounds using 3-D balls of cells called “spheroids.” The technique is designed to better mimic the conditions found in the body compared to traditional 2-D cell cultures. “From our perspective, this is a proof-of-principle...
