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 ...

New approach advances wireless power transfer for electric vehicles Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed new technology and techniques for transmitting power wirelessly from a stationary source to a mobile receiver – moving engineers ...

Surprising image provides new tool for studying galaxy Chance superposition of 2 galaxies provides otherwise-unobtainable data Astronomers studying gas halos around nearby galaxies were surprised when detailed studies with the National Science Foundation's ...

Genetic signature identified for RSV, the leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide Scientists have identified the genetic signature of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of infant hospitalizations around the ...

Hubble views an old and mysterious cluster The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured the best ever image of the globular cluster Messier 15, a gathering of very old stars that orbits the centre of the Milky Way. This glittering cluster ...

Glowing worms illuminate the roots of behavior A research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and The Rockefeller University has developed a novel method to image worm brain activity and screen early stage compounds aimed at treating autism and anxiety Worcester, ...

Bleeding symptom leads scientists to intracellular trafficker's role in virus propagation Rodent-borne pathogens like hantaviruses and arenaviruses are simple, but resourceful, and very successful at propagating. Due to a tiny genome generating a mere four ...

Cooking tips from Alton Brown: A new American Chemical Society video — Have you ever wondered why some ice cubes are as clear as glass, or why bakers use sugar, even in savory breads? Celebrity chef Alton Brown answers these questions in the American Chemical ...

Antibiotic resistance is a international issue that better education can address Augusta, Ga. – Antibiotic resistance is an international reality whose solution includes better educating physicians about using bacteria-fighting tools, ...

Early stages of breast cancer could soon be diagnosed from blood samples HOUSTON -- ( Nov. 14, 2013 ) -- What could someday be the first blood test for the early detection of breast cancer was shown in preliminary studies to successfully identify the presence ...

Probiotics reduce piglet pathogens WASHINGTON, DC – November 17, 2013 – Piglets fed probiotic Enterococcus faecium showed reduced numbers of potentially pathogenic Escherichia coli strains in their intestines, according to a team of German researchers. The research is ...