A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) study has identified a new role for an important enzyme in preparing lung tissue for the development of metastases. Published in the early edition of Proceedings of…
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Cell-based flu shot beats current vaccine
Flu vaccines made from lab-grown cells work at least as well as those derived from viruses cultivated in chicken eggs, the preferred method for 50 years, according to a study released on…
Method Of DNA Repair Linked To Higher Likelihood Of Genetic Mutation
Accurate transmission of genetic information requires the precise replication of DNA. Errors in DNA replication are common and nature has developed several cellular mechanisms for repairing these mistakes. Mutations, which can be…
New research shows regular walking can reduce risk of breast, bowel and other cancers
As winter sets in, most of us are probably not as active as we usually are during warmer months. Winter is a time of stillness, reflection and rest. However, we still need…
Insights Into Brain Formation Provided By A Mental Retardation Gene
Scientists at Duke University Medical Center have uncovered clues to memory and learning by exploring the function of a single gene that governs how neurons form new connections. The finding may also…
ICR, AB SCIEX collaborate to standardize mass spectrometry-based tissue imaging
A key research area for The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is investigating the spread of cancer in the human body in an effort to identify new and effective treatment strategies. To…
Cell Of Origin For Childhood Muscle Cancer Discovered By Scientists
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children’s Hospital have defined the cell of origin for a kind of cancer called sarcoma. In a study published as the Featured Article in…
Polio vaccinations in Makkah next month
Makkah Health Affairs is coducting a three-day polio vaccination campaign beginning with the first dose from March 23 and the second scheduled from the three days beginning April 30. “A public awareness…
Doctors raise the alarm about salt
Responding to recent reports that nearly half the Emirati population suffers from high blood pressure, Mafraq Hospital is running a campaign to help raise awareness about the dangers of hidden salt. The…
New computer application automatically detects subtle epileptic brain lesions in MRI scans
Proof-of-concept research at NYU Langone validated by leading MRI methods, warrants further research Researchers from the Department of Neurology at NYU Langone Medical Center identified potential benefits of a new computer application…
Kyphon Balloon Kyphoplasty provides better back pain relief in cancer patients
Medtronic Inc., today announced the results of the first randomized, controlled trial comparing Kyphon Balloon Kyphoplasty with non-surgical care in treating spinal fractures in cancer patients. The study found that Kyphon Balloon…
Avesthagen completes development of microalgae based vegetarian DHA omega 3 essential fatty acid
Avesthagen Limited announced completion of a landmark project for the development of AvestaDHA(TM) – a vegetarian source of DHA (docohexanoic acid) omega 3 essential fatty acid based on an innovative approach using…
Study sheds light on novel functions of certain PCSK enzymes
Recent studies conducted at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montr-al (IRCM) on a group of PCSK enzymes could have a positive impact on health, from cholesterol to osteoporosis. A team led…
Bone remodeling inflammatory protein linked to metastatic lung cancer development in mice with breast cancer
When doctors discover high concentrations of regulatory T cells in the tumors of breast cancer patients, the prognosis is often grim, though why exactly has long been unclear. Now new research at…
Children with hip and thigh implants may face risk of bone fractures
Children with hip and thigh implants designed to help heal a broken bone or correct other bone conditions are at risk for subsequent fractures of the very bones that the implants were…