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New Protein Target for Controlling Diabetes
April 11, 2013 — Researchers have identified a previously unknown biological mechanism involved in the regulation of pancreatic islet beta cells, whose role is to produce and release insulin. The discovery suggests a ... > full story -
Do Drugs for Bipolar Disorder 'Normalize' Brain Gene Function?
April 11, 2013 — Every day, millions of people with bipolar disorder take medicines to stabilize their moods. But just how these drugs work is still a mystery. Now, a new study of brain tissue helps reveal what might ... > full story -
How Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Implemented Washington's Death With Dignity Act
April 10, 2013 — Because several states are considering similar Death with Dignity laws, and because such legislation disproportionately affects cancer patients and their families, SCCA conducted a study to describe ... > full story -
Reducing Infant Exposure to Smoke
April 10, 2013 — A study to investigate whether a hospital-initiated behavioral therapy program conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit can reduce secondhand smoke in homes with infants at risk for pulmonary ... > full story -
Overactive Marker May Shorten Survival of Brain Tumor Patients
April 10, 2013 — Researchers may have discovered a more accurate way to predict how long patients with the deadliest form of brain cancer will live. The newly identified mechanism is already guiding drug discovery ... > full story -
Ancient Roman Man Hidden Beneath Famous Painting at the Louvre
April 10, 2013 — In the latest achievement in efforts to see what may lie underneath the surface of great works of art, scientists today described the first use of an imaging technology like that used in airport ... > full story -
New Cutting-Edge Cell Research Will Lead to Safer Medical Experiments on Humans
April 10, 2013 — In almost 90 percent of cases, novel drugs tested on humans by pharmaceutical companies do not work as intended and must be scrapped. Often the drugs do not work, while at worst, test subjects die. ... > full story -
Surprising Ability of Blood Stem Cells to Respond to Emergencies
April 10, 2013 — Scientists have revealed an unexpected role for hematopoietic stem cells: They do not merely ensure the continuous renewal of our blood cells; in emergencies they are capable of producing white blood ... > full story -
Cardiopoietic 'Smart' Stem Cells Show Promise in Heart Failure Patients
April 10, 2013 — Therapy with cardiopoietic (cardiogenically-instructed) or "smart" stem cells can improve heart health for people suffering from heart failure. This is the first application in patients of ... > full story -
Spring Cleaning in Your Brain's Stem Cells?
April 10, 2013 — Deep inside your brain, a legion of stem cells lies ready to turn into new brain and nerve cells when you need them. New research shows the vital role of a type of internal “spring ... > full story
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