
Blocking Key Enzyme in Cancer Cells Could Lead to New Therapy
Researchers have identified
a characteristic unique to
cancer cells in an animal
model of cancer -- and they
believe it could be
exploited as a target to
... > full story

Removing a Protein Enhances Defense Against Bacteria in CGD Mice
Deletion of a protein in
white blood cells improves
their ability to fight the
bacteria staphylococcus
aureus and possibly other
... > full story

The When and Where of the Y: Research on Y Chromosomes Uncovers New Clues About Human Ancestry
Using advanced analysis of
DNA from Y chromosomes from
men all over the world,
scientists have shed new
light on the mystery of when
... > full story

Stray Prenatal Gene Network Suspected in Schizophrenia
Researchers have
reverse-engineered the
outlines of a disrupted
prenatal gene network in
schizophrenia, by tracing
spontaneous mutations to
... > full story
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New Drugs to Find the Right Target to Fight Alzheimer's Disease
August 2, 2013 The future is looking good for drugs designed to combat Alzheimer's disease. Scientists have unveiled how two classes of drug compounds currently in clinical trials work to fight the disease. Their ... > full story -
Study of Gene Expression Has Revealed First Steps of Evolution in Gene Regulation in Mice
August 2, 2013 A study of gene expression has revealed the first steps of evolution in gene regulation in mice. The research has implications for the study of differences in gene regulation between ... > full story -
Novel Drug Shuts Down Master Protein Key to Lymphoma
August 1, 2013 Researchers have discovered how an experimental drug is capable of completely eradicating human lymphoma in mice after just five doses. The study sets the stage for testing the drug in clinical ... > full story -
New Type of Protein Modification May Play a Role in Cancer and Diabetes
August 1, 2013 Scientists have discovered a new type of chemical modification that affects numerous proteins within mammalian cells. The modification appears to work as a regulator of important cellular processes ... > full story -
Advance in Regenerative Medicine Could Make Reprogrammed Cells Safer While Improving Their Function
August 1, 2013 The enormous promise of regenerative medicine is matched by equally enormous challenges. But a new finding has the potential to improve both the safety and performance of reprogrammed ... > full story -
New Target for the Fight Against Cancer as a Result of Excessive Blood Vessel Formation
August 1, 2013 New blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) stimulates the growth of cancer and other diseases. Anti-angiogenic inhibitors slow down cancer growth by disrupting the blood supply to the tumor. To date, ... > full story -
We Each Live in Our Own Little World -- Smellwise
August 1, 2013 There are some smells we all find revolting. But toward a handful of odors, different people display different sensitivities. A pair of studies identifies the genetic differences that underpin the ... > full story -
Promising Compound Could Offer New Treatment for Heart Failure
August 1, 2013 Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Current therapies are not adequately effective at improving health. A study reveals the key role of a family of ... > full story -
Targeted Therapy Identified for Protein That Protects and Nourishes Cancer
August 1, 2013 Scientists who identified a protein’s dual role in cancer promotion have discovered a way to shut it down, opening a potential new avenue for cancer ... > full story -
New Insight Into How Brain 'Learns' Cocaine Addiction
August 1, 2013 A team of researchers says it has solved the longstanding puzzle of why a key protein linked to learning is also needed to become addicted to cocaine. Results of the study describe how the ... > full story
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