A recent achievement in the field of protein research allows for better tailored pharmaceuticals with fewer side effects; the method was developed by two University of Copenhagen researchers FACULTY OF SCIENCE – UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN Protein research is one of the hottest areas in medical research because proteins make it possible to develop far more effective pharmaceuticals for...
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Malicious brain cell identified
Surprising finding fills gap in understanding astrocytes’ role in brain disease SANFORD BURNHAM PREBYS MEDICAL DISCOVERY INSTITUTE Astrocytes–the star-shaped cells of our brain–are very busy. Their job description includes maintaining the blood-brain barrier, removing excess neurotransmitters, repairing brain tissue and more. IMAGE: THIS IS JEROLD CHUN, M.D., PH.D., PROFESSOR AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF NEUROSCIENCE...
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Chronic diseases driven by metabolic dysfunction
New model suggests natural healing cycle becomes blocked by cellular miscommunication, allowing conditions like cancer, diabetes and some neurological disorders to persist; a small but dramatic autism trial offers evidence UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO IMAGE: THIS IS A FALSE-COLOR TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROGRAPH OF A MITOCHONDRION INSIDE A CELL Much of modern Western medicine is...
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Biochemists described a new mechanism for autoimmunity suppression
RUDN biochemists suggested a new mechanism by which the human body prevents the development of autoimmune diseases, allergies, and implant rejection. They report that regulatory T-cells are able to suppress the reproduction of autoimmune cells. The work was published in Molecular Immunology. Plastic plate with a medium for cell growth. Credit: Dmitry Zhdanov The ability of...
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A new generation of pain medication
Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Zuse Institute Berlin have developed a new generation of pain medication. The researchers used computer simulations to develop new opioids that will only work at sites affected by injury or inflammation. These drugs can prevent the occurrence of brain- and gut-related side effects typically associated with conventional opioids and have been proven successful...
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Bioadhesive, wirelessly-powered implant emitting light to kill cancer cells
Scientists from Waseda University, the National Defense Medical College, and the Japan Science and Technology Agency have developed a new bioadhesive, wirelessly powered light-emitting device that could better treat cancers in delicate organs. The newly-developed, bioadhesive, wirelessly-powered implant. Credit: Dr. Toshinori Fujie, Waseda University Conventional photodynamic therapy induces cancer cell death by using photosensitizing agents,...
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Focused Ultrasound and Intranasal Drug Delivery for Brain Cancer Therapy
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new method to bypass the blood-brain barrier and deliver drugs to the brain, which could be particularly useful in difficult-to-treat brain tumors. The technique involves administering drugs through an intranasal spray, meaning that the drug can travel directly into the brain along the trigeminal and olfactory...
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Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought
UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND The effects of KRAS mutations underlying many different types of cancer are more diverse than previously thought, according to a new study led by the University of Eastern Finland. Different mutations in the same amino acid of the KRAS protein have so varied effects on protein function that they may require...
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UNM study shows medical cannabis effective in treating a wide range of health conditions
Researchers use mobile app to identify and track symptom relief Utilizing new mobile application technology, researchers at The University of New Mexico found that medical cannabis provides immediate symptom relief across dozens of health symptoms with relatively minimal negative side effects. In two recent studies titled, “Patient-Reported Symptom Relief Following Medical Cannabis Consumption,” and “Effectiveness of...
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Triclosan, often maligned, may have a good side — treating cystic fibrosis infections
Maybe you’ve had the experience of wading in a stream and struggling to keep your balance on the slick rocks or forgetting to brush your teeth in the morning and feeling a slimy coating in your mouth. These are examples of bacterial biofilms that are found anywhere a surface is exposed to bacteria in a...