USC study reveals a protein that keeps people -- and their skeletons -- organized Most people think that their planners or their iPhones keep them organized, when proteins such as liver kinase b1 (Lkb1) actually have a lot more to do with it. New research ...

Novel microbicide gel for vagina and rectum shows potential for HIV prevention Research to be presented at world's largest pharmaceutical sciences meeting Arlington, Va. — Researchers developed a first-of-its-kind microbicide gel formulation that ...

Topical treatment for psoriasis targets deeper layers of the skin, improves healing Groundbreaking research to be featured at 2013 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition Arlington, Va. — A novel combination anti-psoriasis therapy has potential for ...

Toxin produced by bacteria could serve as a model for next-generation antibiotics The recent rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat, and there is a need for new therapeutic strategies to combat these infections. A study published by Cell ...

Nicotine withdrawal traced to very specific group of brain cells Nicotine withdrawal might take over your body, but it doesn't take over your brain. The symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are driven by a very specific group of neurons within a very specific brain region, according ...

Anthrax toxin can lurk for days in cells as a lingering threat The deadly toxin produced by anthrax bacteria can hide out in human cells for days, invisible both to our immune systems and to the cellular machinery responsible for destroying proteins. The findings reported ...

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A CNIO team discovers that senescence also plays a role in embryo development Researchers postulate that senescence appeared during evolution as a developmental mechanism: as the embryo grows and its different tissues change, senescence switches ...

New malaria vaccines roadmap targets next generation products by 2030 Partners agree on approach for developing vaccines capable of reducing malaria cases by 75 percent, and to enable malaria elimination WASHINGTON, DC - 14 November 2013 – The world should aim to have vaccines which ...

Anthrax bacteria play hide and seek An EPFL team discovers that, using exosomes, the lethal factor of the anthrax bacterium can travel undetected through the body for days The bacterium responsible for anthrax develops a strategy reminiscent ...

A*STAR scientists bring to light mechanism of drug for infections New knowledge of drug mechanism paves road to new treatment approaches for patients suffering from frequent bacterial infections 1. Scientists at A*STAR's ...

Are probiotics a promising treatment strategy for depression? Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, November 14, 2013 – Probiotics are not new, but their status as a nutritional buzzword is. Most folks have now heard and seen the term countless ...

Amazon rainforest more able to withstand drought than previously thought New research suggests that the Amazon rainforest may be more able to cope with dry conditions than previously predicted New research suggests that the Amazon rainforest may be more able to ...

1 in 7 students has dabbled in 'smart' drugs This news release is available in German. American and European studies prove that students use prescription medication or drugs to enhance their cognitive performance. Researchers from the universities ...

Researchers from IMIM describe a new function of 2 molecules involved in metastasis Transcription factor Snail1 and enzyme LOXL2 are key to the capacity of tumor cells to invade other tissues Researchers from IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical ...

Low-dose treatment may block malaria transmission Lower doses of the antimalarial drug primaquine are as effective as higher doses in reducing malaria transmission, according to a study published today in Lancet Infectious Diseases by London ...

Tiny 'Lego' blocks build Janus nanotubes with potential for new drugs and water purification Researchers have created tiny protein tubes named after the Roman god Janus which may offer a new way to accurately channel drugs into the body's cells. Using ...

Copper intake makes tumors breathe EPFL researchers have shown that copper is essential for the energy production of malignant cells, and that reducing its intake via food and water can slow down tumor growth Copper imbalances have been associated ...

Protein-rich breakfast helps to curb appetite throughout the morning, scientists find ATLANTA – While Americans generally consume enough protein, they tend to eat a small amount at breakfast, moderate amounts at lunch, and the largest amount at dinner. ...

UC research brings a future of mind-reading robots ever closer Research on brain-computer interface will be presented at the International Human-Centered Robotics Symposium, and UC's work to pioneer a human-centered robotics curriculum will be discussed If you ...

Penn Medicine physician argues for mandatory flu vaccinations of health care workers Health care providers debate over mandatory flu shots for hospital staff PHILADELPHIA—Should flu vaccines be mandatory for health care workers? That's ...

Miriam Hospital study examines link in college women's use of substances and condoms Unique study examines differences across partner types (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – A new study from researchers at The Miriam Hospital finds a link between alcohol consumption and reduced condom use among ...

Biologists ID new cancer weakness CAMBRIDGE, MA -- About half of all cancer patients have a mutation in a gene called p53, which allows tumors to survive and continue growing even after chemotherapy severely damages their DNA. A new study from MIT biologists ...

Research identifies potential new treatment for sepsis Sepsis is the leading cause of in-hospital death and there is no specific treatment for it. Now, research led by Dr. Qingping Feng of Western University (London, Canada) suggests a protein called recombinant ...

New genetic cause of Warburg Micro syndrome identified A collaborative team of researchers led by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Edinburgh has identified a gene responsible for Warburg Micro syndrome, a rare genetic disease ...