Sanford-Burnham researchers identify new target to treat psoriasis Scientists identify a molecular pathway that rebalances the immune system by turning down inflammatory T-cell responses providing a new target to treat inflammatory ailments ...

Protein clumps as memory Yeast cells are able to form a memory through an aggregate Yeast has a somewhat complicated love life: on the one hand, a mother cell can produce genetically identical daughter cells through mitosis (cell division); on the other hand, yeast cells, ...

Geoengineering approaches to reduce climate change unlikely to succeed Reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the planet's surface by geoengineering may not undo climate change after all. Two German researchers used a simple energy balance analysis to explain ...

Probiotic therapy alleviates autism-like behaviors in mice Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed when individuals exhibit characteristic behaviors that include repetitive actions, decreased social interactions, and impaired communication. Curiously, ...

NIH-funded scientists describe how mosquitoes are attracted to humans Researchers identify compounds that reduce attraction, lure mosquitoes to traps WHAT: Scientists at the University of California, Riverside have ...

Large-scale erythrocyte production method established using erythrocyte progenitor cells By transducing two genes (c-MYC and BCL-XL) into iPS cells and ES cells, a Kyoto University research team led by Prof. Koji ...

What is the central analgesic mechanism of acupuncture for migraine? The central analgesic mechanism of acupuncture for migraine remains poorly understood. Acupuncture has been shown to become a recommended treatment for migraine sufferers. However, a single acupuncture ...

Who is the culprit to cause memory impairment during brain aging? The N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptor dysfunction in the brain of aged animals has been shown. In older rodents, N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor 2B subunit gene expression declines significantly ...

Pre-moxibustion and moxibustion prevent Alzheimer's disease An increasing number of clinical and animal studies have confirmed that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Moxibustion is reported to be more effective than electro-acupuncture ...

Better water purification with seeds from Moringa trees Seeds from Moringa oleifera trees can be used to purify water. Uppsala University leads a research group which has discovered that seed material can give a more efficient purification process than conventional ...

Crop-infecting virus forces aphids to spread disease Viruses alter plant biochemistry in order to manipulate visiting aphids into spreading infection. University of Cambridge researchers have shown that viruses use aphids as pawns, discouraging the insects ...

Pulsatile blood flow unmasks new migraine features With every heartbeat, the blood is sent to all our peripheral tissues, generating changes in pulsatile perfusion. Using these pulsatile changes as a source of information, researchers at the ...

Database tracks toxic side effects of pharmaceuticals Sometimes the cure can be worse than the disease. Pharmaceutical drugs are known for their potential side effects, and an important aspect of personalized medicine is to tailor therapies to individuals ...

'Soft' (and miniaturized) robots Micro-robots will become soft and move like biological organisms Forget cogwheels, pistons and levers: miniaturized robots of the future will be "soft". "If I think of the robots of tomorrow, what ...

Added benefit of saxagliptin as monotherapy is not proven No data on patients with metformin intolerance or contraindication The drug saxagliptin (trade name: Onglyza) has been approved also as monotherapy in Germany since July ...

Home-based exercise as rehabiltation Cardiac patients benefit from home-based high intensity training Rapid rehabilitation is a must after a heart attack or other cardiovascular event. Different forms of exercise as a part of rehabilitation ...

Gentler heart surgery remains without signs of dementia Mental performance preserved throughout two years after catheter-based implantation of an aortic valve prosthesis Aortic valve stenosis is the most frequent heart valve defect of older people in Europe ...

A sudden interest in math -- how teachers can motivate their pupils Researchers create professional development program to promote open dialog in the classroom The lack of interest in math or natural sciences is one of the most frequently voiced causes for ...

Study points to differences in high-school crack, powder cocaine use The use of crack and powder cocaine both varies and overlaps among high school seniors, researchers at New York University and NYU Langone Medical Center have found. Their findings, which appear in ...

Studies assess impact of IOM report on nursing reforms Researchers find progress and barriers to recommendations on residency programs and academic progression WASHINGTON, DC (December 5, 2013)--Two new studies ...

Liver transplant survival rates lower in black than white pediatric patients Novel research reveals racial and socioeconomic disparities among pediatric liver transplant patients. Findings published in Liver Transplantation, a journal of the American Association for the Study ...

Priming 'cocktail' shows promise as cardiac stem cell grafting tool New research by University of Vermont Associate Professor of Medicine Jeffrey Spees, Ph.D., and colleagues has identified a new tool that could help facilitate future stem cell therapy for ...

DNA helicity and elasticity explained on the nanoscale Korean researchers propose simple model to explain DNA helicity and elasticity on a nanometer scale A simple mechanical model to effectively implement the well-known double-stranded structure and the elasticity of ...

Recurring memory traces boost long-lasting memories This news release is available in German. The researchers headed by Nikolai Axmacher performed a memory test on a series of persons while monitoring their brain activity ...

Coffee or beer? The choice could affect your genome Tel Aviv University says caffeine and alcohol can change a part of DNA linked to aging and cancer Coffee and beer are polar opposites in the beverage world. Coffee picks you up, and beer winds you down. Now ...