Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Western countries. Metastatic liver disease more frequently develops metachronous metastasis following treatment of CRC. It was reported that hepatitis B…
Unique gene therapy to combat Parkinson’s disease
Physicians at Rush University Medical Center are testing a unique gene therapy product called CERE-120 to evaluate if its use can improve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Rush is one of 11…
Psychosocially hazardous neighborhood may influence cognitive function in older age
Residing in a psychosocially hazardous neighborhood is associated with worse cognitive function in older age for persons with the apolipoprotein E ε4 allele (an alternative form of the gene), according to a…
Study analyzes role of PARP enzyme in eukaryotes
An Ohio State University molecular biologist leveraged a supercomputer to help better define the family tree of a group of enzymes that have been implicated in a wide range of human diseases…
Secondhand smoke tied to higher birth defect risk
NEW YORK – Women exposed to second-hand smoke while pregnant are more likely to experience a stillbirth or have babies with birth defects, according to an analysis. Stillbirth was 23 percent more…
A Better Way To Regenerate Lost Tissue To Treat Conditions Like Heart Disease And Stroke
In the past few months, a slew of papers have indicated that the therapeutic potential of a promising type of stem cell, called induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, might be limited by…
New nitric oxide producing topical products to support healing process
GeNOsys, Inc. (OTCBB:GNYS) announced that it has developed a group of nitric oxide producing products for topical use. The products support blood flow and collagen growth to injured tissue and support the…
Institute for Genome Sciences plays key role in investigation of anthrax attacks
Institute for Genome Sciences led pioneering investigation in new field of microbial forensics Researchers at the Institute for Genome Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and collaborators at the…
Molecular Mechanism Contributing To Neuronal Circuit Formation
Scientists at Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen have discovered how sensory and motor fibers* interact during development of neuronal circuits in the limbs: Both types of nerve fibers can guide this process. With this…
Researchers develop new method for DNA sequencing analysis
Up to today, researchers have been limited to running just a few DNA samples at a time, at a cost of SEK 100,000 (c. USD 16,000) per run. Now researchers at the…
New study offers hope to those with Alzheimer’s
Washington: A team of researchers has suggested that transplanting stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood cells and menstrual blood cells may offer future therapeutic benefit for those suffering from stroke, Alzheimer’s…
Method Of Clustered Gene Expression Analysis May Lead To Glaucoma Prevention
Glaucoma is the second-most common cause of blindness in the US, and occurs due to loss of retinal ganglion cells and degeneration of the optic nerve. Although it is known that high…
Genes Can Influence The Severity Of Addiction
A study conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory demonstrated that drug addicted individuals who have a certain genetic makeup have lower gray matter density – and therefore…
URMC Research Confirms Possible Use Of Drug For Painful Fibroids
Research continues to show that the controversial abortion drug mifepristone might have another use, as a therapeutic option besides hysterectomy for women who suffer from severe symptoms associated with uterine fibroids. The…
Menstrual Blood Cells Contain Proliferative Stem Cells That Can Differentiate Into Many Different Types Of Cells
Transplanting stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood cells and menstrual blood cells may offer future therapeutic benefit for those suffering from stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), says a…