Combination therapies could help treat fatal lung cancers
Combining a new class of drug with two other compounds can significantly shrink lung tumours in mice and human cancer cells, finds a new study […]
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Autoantibodies in pregnancy: A cause of behavioral disorders in the child?
Dysfunctions in the maternal immune system that occur during pregnancy could possibly lead to impaired brain development in the unborn child. This is suggested by […]
Read moreDiabetes distress common at large Midwestern university
(HealthDay)—In a large university population, the prevalence of diabetes distress is high, and high diabetes distress levels are associated with lower diabetes quality of life […]
Read moreTailored ‘cell sheets’ to improve post-operative wound closing and healing
Scientists have designed a new method for post-operative wound closing and healing that is both fast and effective. This strategy revolves around engineered “cell sheets”—or […]
Read moreOne good turn deserves another: Children recognize reciprocity as a norm by age 5
Five-year-olds enforce reciprocal behavior in social interactions. A study by LMU psychologists shows that children come to recognize reciprocity as a norm between the ages […]
Read moreAnalysis of studies into alcohol consumption in people with type 2 diabetes suggests
An meta-analysis of studies presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 September) shows […]
Read moreDon’t make major decisions on an empty stomach, research suggests
We all know that food shopping when hungry is a bad idea but new research from the University of Dundee suggests that people might want […]
Read moreOn-the-move cancer cells prefer a ‘comfort cruise,’ follow predictable paths of least resistance
New research from a group of Vanderbilt biomedical engineers reveals that while cancer cells move quickly in metastasis, they’re rather lazy in which paths they […]
Read morePromising new lead in Crohn’s disease
QIMR Berghofer researchers have identified a key driver of the aggressive gut disorder, Crohn’s disease, a finding that could eventually lead to new treatments for […]
Read moreEnhancing the way epilepsy is managed by engaging community pharmacists
The University of Washington’s School of Pharmacy announced on Thursday, Sept. 12, a collaboration with global biopharmaceutical company UCB to improve access to care for […]
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