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Promise Of New Drugs, Electronic Devices Offered By GUMBOS Technology
Date: Apr-13-2013Mention a breakthrough involving "gumbo" technology in this city, and people think of a new twist on The Local Dish, the stew that's the quintessence of southern Louisiana cooking. But scientific presentations at a meeting of the world's largest scientific society werefocusing on what may be an advance in developing GUMBOS-based materials with far-reaching medical, electronic and other uses...
Incurable Neurological Disorder HDLS Often Incorrectly Diagnosed As Alzheimer's Disease, MS Or Parkinson's Disease
Date: Apr-13-2013The very serious hereditary disease HDLS was discovered in 1984 in Sweden. Many HDLS patients are still incorrectly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, MS or Parkinson's disease, but researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have now developed a more certain diagnosis method - and are seeking to find a treatment for the "unknown" neurological disorder...
Researchers Discover New Therapy For Fragile X Chromosome Syndrome
Date: Apr-13-2013Researchers at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and the Achucarro neurosciences centre have discovered a new therapy for the fragile X chromosome syndrome. This new therapy proposes the modulation of the cerebral endocannabinoid system in order to ameliorate the symptoms of the disease...
Advancements In Immunotherapy And Epigenetics
Date: Apr-13-2013A dozen Ludwig scientists from around the world presented the latest advancements in basic and clinical cancer research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2013. Progress in immunotherapy and epigenetics led the program with important diagnostic and treatment implications for emerging cancer therapy. "With new immunotherapy agents available to help patients with melanoma, researchers are developing prognostic biomarkers to determine who will benefit most to fully realize the potential of these treatments," explained Jedd D...
More Precise Control Over Stem Cells Using Material Screening Method
Date: Apr-13-2013When it comes to delivering genes to living human tissue, the odds of success come down the molecule. The entire therapy - including the tools used to bring new genetic material into a cell - must have predictable effects. Now, a new screening process will simplify non-viral transfection, providing a method researchers and clinicians use to find an optimal set of biomaterials to deliver genes to cells. Developed by William Murphy, the Harvey D...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Slow Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation
Date: Apr-12-2013Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as their metabolite products, stop or slow the proliferation of triple-negative breast cancer cells better than cells from luminal types of cancer, researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center reported at the AACR Annual Meeting 2013. The scientists explained that omega-3 fatty acids work against all cancerous cell types, but were seen to be much more effective against the triple-negative cell lines. Proliferation in those types of cells was reduced by as much as 90%. Sardines, tuna, trout, salmon (oily fish), flax and hemp are examples of foods rich in omega-3s...
Synchronized Sounds Improve Memory During Sleep
Date: Apr-12-2013Listening to certain types of sounds could improve your memory while you sleep, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Neuron, revealed that specifically timed sounds that rise and fall at the same rate as brain waves during sleep can improve memory. This method could potentially improve people's memory of information they learned the day before, and also help those who have memory issues. Slow oscillations in brain activity happen during slow-wave sleep and are necessary for storing memories...
One In Three People Over 60 Experiences A Later Life Crisis
Date: Apr-12-2013One in three people over the age of 60 experiences a later life crisis. The finding, which was presented at the British Psychological Society in Harrogate, came from a new study by University of Greenwich psychologist Dr. Oliver Robinson, who explained that the crisis can have either positive or negative outcomes on their well-being. Dr Oliver Robinson said: "The findings suggest that the 60-69 decade is a key time for developmental crisis and this should be the focus of continued research...
AMIC Says White House Budget Threatens Patient Access To Medical Imaging
Date: Apr-12-2013The Access to Medical Imaging Coalition (AMIC) have called on Congress to reject terms in President Obama's proposed 2014 budget that would harm patient access to advanced medical imaging technologies that have been proven to save lives through earlier detection and treatment. Specifically, the Administration has prior authorization requirements for advanced imaging in Medicare. "President Obama's budget would jeopardize patient access to care and important imaging services through burdensome prior authorization requirements," said Tim Trysla, Executive Director of AMIC...
US Scientists Find High Levels Of Lead In Imported Rice
Date: Apr-12-2013Some of the rice imported into the United States contains high levels of lead, according to a scientific study presented at an American Chemical Society meeting in New Orleans this week. The researchers calculate that based on the levels they found, consumers of all ages are being exposed to much higher than acceptable amounts of lead when eating imported rice, which comprises some 7% of the rice Americans consume...
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