Researchers at Loughborough University have revealed that a simple, daily probiotic might help prevent athletes catching colds during their training and competition. The research, which was published in the (peer-reviewed) International Journal…
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Research discovers new role of TRPV1 receptors in regulation of locomotor activity
Research by a Barrow Neurological Institute scientist on the thermoregulatory effects of a receptor more commonly studied for its role in pain is the cover story in the Feb. 2 issue of…
FDA approves Cyberonics Aspire High Capacity generator for vagus nerve stimulation therapy
Cyberonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYBX) today announced that the AspireHC™ (High Capacity) generator for use in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for…
New compound appears to prevent pain crises in sickle cell disease
A new compound appears to prevent the traffic jam of cells that causes debilitating pain crises and associated mortality in sickle cell disease, Georgia Health Sciences University (formerly Medical College of Georgia)…
First commercially available full length human MTOR protein with superior biological activity released
OriGene Technologies, Inc., a gene-centric life sciences company, releases the first commercially available full length human MTOR protein with superior biological activity. MTOR is a serine/threonine protein kinase which regulates cell growth,…
Zebrafish research findings may provide potential to improve kidney function in humans
It is estimated that up to 10 percent of the U.S. population may have some form of renal disease, with 450,000 patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring hemodialysis. Researchers at…
Combating Childhood Heart Disease
When the body can’t distinguish its right side from its left during development, a child can develop a condition called heterotaxy in which the heart is severely malformed, leading to congenital heart…
Test For Blocked Neck Arteries Only Necessary For People With Stroke Risk Factors
Widespread screening or routine ultrasound for blocked neck arteries to determine stroke risk isn’t necessary, according to new guidelines from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, American College of Cardiology and other…
Scripps Research Scientist Discovers Natural Molecule Indirectly Prevents Stable Clot Formation
A scientist from The Scripps Research Institute has identified a new role for a natural signaling molecule in preventing blood clot formation. The molecule could become a target for the development of…
Long-Sought-After Anticancer Agent Synthesized By Scientists
A team of Yale University scientists has synthesized for the first time a chemical compound called lomaiviticin aglycon, leading to the development of a new class of molecules that appear to target…
Mental Health Problems More Common Among Non-Heterosexual People, UK
Mental health problems are more common in England’s gay, lesbian and bisexual population than the heterosexual population, according to new research. The study, published in the February issue of the British Journal…
Black And Hispanic Women With Breast Cancer Face Treatment Delays
At a time when access to prompt treatment might affect survival, a large new study finds that African-American and Hispanic women newly diagnosed with breast cancer often face delays in care of…
During Pregnancy A Deficiency Of Dietary Omega-3 May Explain Depressive Behaviors
How maternal essential fatty acid deficiency impact on its progeny is poorly understood. Dietary insufficiency in omega-3 fatty acid has been implicated in many disorders. Researchers from Inserm and INRA and their…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treated By New Probiotic
You know the probiotics in your peach yogurt are healthful, but now it appears they may also be a powerful treatment for disease. A genetically tweaked version of a common probiotic found…
Genetic Mutations In Brain Tumor Development Linked To Altered Cell Metabolism
Scientists at Duke Cancer Institute have discovered that genetic mutations found in brain tumors can alter tumor metabolism. This work could help lead to new designs for anti-cancer drugs based on the…