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Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a new class of drugs with the potential to make cancer treatment safer and more effective by […] Published in Lancet Infectious Diseases today, a team of British researchers are calling for the development of new antibiotics to be brought into the public […] Otago scientists have made an important discovery in understanding the role a particular protein plays to impair memory in Alzheimer’s disease, which could lead to […] When it comes to repairing injured tissue, specialized cells in the body known as fibroblasts are called into action. Fibroblasts give rise to healing cells […] Scotland’s biting midge population carries previously unknown viruses, according to new research. The study—published in Viruses and carried out by scientists at the MRC-University of […] Sushi lovers may face a higher risk of catching superbugs as scientists warn number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in fish has DOUBLED over five years Research […] Researchers of Sechenov University and University of Pittsburgh have described the most promising strategies in applying genetic engineering for studying and treating Parkinson’s disease. This […] The discovery of a new target for the blood-pressure medication propranolol may lead to the development of new and safer therapies for vascular diseases, according […] Scientists at UC Berkeley and Western University in Canada have used brain imaging to map the cerebellum, a formerly underappreciated neural region that contains the […] Many older adults who have trouble sleeping take medication to help them sleep. New research, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019, suggests certain […] Chronic itch goes beyond being just a simple annoyance; it can greatly affect a person’s quality of life. While scientists have some clues to its […] Should brain training be part of a healthy diet? Children’s minds use half their energy – and more mental activity might cut obesity risks, scientists […] National Institutes of Health scientists have used human skin cells to create what they believe is the first cerebral organoid system, or “mini-brain,” for studying […] Each of us harbours hundreds of man-made chemicals inside our bodies because we are exposed to them in our daily lives. While individual chemicals may […] LATE, which tends to appear in the oldest-old, may seem the same as Alzheimer's to the lay person, but the disease inside the brain looks […] Group of scientists demand a global BAN on human gene-editing after illegal Chinese experiment – but experts slam their calls as ‘neither necessary nor useful’ […] The release of neurotransmitters and hormones in the body is tightly controlled by complex protein machinery embedded in cell membranes. Manipulating that machinery with drugs […]
Scientists discover new drugs with potential to treat stubborn cancers
Solve the antibiotics crisis with a public buy-out, says team of British scientists
Scientists’ discovery leads to greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists ID new targets to treat fibrosis—a feature of many chronic diseases
Scientists discover novel viruses carried by the Scottish midge
Sushi lovers are at risk of infection from superbugs, scientists warn
Scientists explore genetic engineering to treat Parkinson’s disease
Scientists identify propranolol’s target in treating rare condition and hemangiomas
Scientists map our underappreciated ‘little brain’
Scientists link frequent use of sleep medication with changes to risk of developing dementia
An itch to scratch: Scientists identify potential approach to chronic problem
Keeping kids’ minds active may cut obesity risks, scientists suggest
Scientists develop ‘mini-brain’ model of human prion disease
Chemical mixtures pose ‘underestimated’ risk to human health say scientists
New type of dementia has been identified
Scientists demand a BAN on human gene-editing
Scientists report new modeling of brain signaling