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Immune cells help reverse chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer
New research explains why ovarian cancer becomes resistant to chemotherapy. The findings suggesting the potential to harness immunotherapy as a future treatment option.
Avoiding mixtures of different mitochondria leads to effective mitochondrial replacement
Scientists have discovered an important biological phenomenon in human cells that will help scientists design safer treatments to prevent mitochondrial diseases. The team first pioneered a technique, mitochondrial replacement therapy...
Deal reached on US chemical regulation reform
Modernisation of America’s outdated Toxic Substances Control Act agreed, and expected to be signed into law imminently
Blindness and visual impairment will double by 2050
A study published today by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) Roski Eye Institute in JAMA Ophthalmology found that the U.S. prevalence in visual impairment (VI) and blindness...
AFM maps bacteria on skin
Scientists measure binding forces between bacteria and skin cells for better vaccines and skin treatments
High levels of protein p62 predict liver cancer recurrence
High levels of the protein p62 in human liver samples are strongly associated with cancer recurrence and reduced patient survival, scientists have discovered. In mice, they also found that p62...
A little excess weight may boost colon cancer survival
HealthDay News A new study found that overweight colon cancer patients tended to have better survival than their normal-weight peers.
Why humans (and not mice) are susceptible to Zika
Flaviviruses -- such as Zika, dengue, and yellow fever -- have emerged as human pathogens because of their ability to specifically overcome our anti-viral defenses. In the case of Zika,...
Excessive drinkers, high income households pay majority of state alcohol tax increases
People who drink too much and those with higher household incomes would pay more following an increase in state alcohol taxes than those who drink less and have lower household...
Surgical Risk Calculator has good prediction accuracy, new study finds
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Surgical Risk Calculator accurately estimates the chance of a patient experiencing postoperative complications, and its performance can improve with recalibration...
Prediabetes: Fatty liver, visceral obesity, production and action of insulin modulate risk
Prediabetes is associated with increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia and cancer. However, the disease risk considerably varies among subjects. Scientists have now summarized information from the literature and...
Heart defect prediction technology could lead to earlier, more informed treatment
An experimental model uses genetics-guided biomechanics and patient-derived stem cells to predict what type of inherited heart defect a child will develop, according to authors of a new study. A...
'Right to try' laws make safety, efficacy secondary to speedy access
State 'right to try' laws can give terminally ill patients early access to experimental drugs and medical devices, but they arguably make safety and efficacy secondary to speedy access, according...
Nearly 8 in 10 public pools in CDC study failed routine safety inspections
Summer’s right around the corner, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are here to remind you that there’s nothing like a dip in a public pool — a...
Drop in childhood obesity cannot be explained by health behaviors
A 2014 study by the CDC showed a decline in the prevalence of obesity among 2- to 5-year-olds between 2003-2004 (a 13 percent child obesity rate) and 2011-2012 (a 7...
Vitamin E a potential biomarker for development of brain tumors
Researchers have studied possible causes behind the development of brain tumors. The results show differences in expression of certain molecules known as metabolites when comparing healthy individuals with people who...
Three-person embryos may fail to vanquish mutant mitochondria
Technique to stop children inheriting mitochondrial diseases has potential to backfire.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19948
Louisiana lawmaker proposes -- and withdraws -- weight limit for strip club dancers
Ben HooperBATON ROUGE, La., May 19 (UPI) -- A Louisiana lawmaker withdrew an amendment proposing to limit strippers to a maximum 160 pounds after a sharp rebuke from a colleague.
Dax Shepard recounts hectic vasectomy story on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, May 19 (UPI) -- Dax Shepard recounted a potentially disturbing story about his recent vasectomy to host Jimmy Kimmel which involved his "procuring" a semen sample while...
Early vaccination might be crucial for growth, health of African children
Vaccination of African babies directly after birth seems favorable for their growth and health, while vaccination later in life may have negative effects, show researchers who analyzed the medical data...
Arthroscopic hip surgery on the rise, but study shows it may not be the best choice for patients with arthritis
The use of arthroscopic hip surgery for pain relief has increased dramatically in the past decade. A study looking at patient data bases in Florida and California finds it may...
Loss of inflammatory signaling molecule protects mice against diet-induced obesity
Mice lacking the proinflammatory signaling molecule TAK1 are protected from obesity and insulin resistance induced by a high fat diet, a new study has concluded.
Scavenging of inflammatory molecules improves sepsis in mice
Scientists report on a method to scavenge inflammatory molecules that mediate sepsis in mice in a new report. Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of infection in which the molecules that...
A slick way to test artificial knees and hips
A new study suggests that natural proteins can be used to effectively test new replacement hip and knee joints in the laboratory. The work could help with improving design in...
Light-controlled genes and neurons poised for clinical trials
As a human trial of optogenetics for retinal diseases begins, researchers eye other applications.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19886
Researchers describe strategy to develop first broad-spectrum antiviral drug
By studying the rare person — about one in a million — who can fight off viral infections more effectively than everyone else, investigators have developed a strategy to help...
New brain-training tool to help people cut drinking
An online exercise featured in the first episode of BBC One’s ‘Lose Weight for Love’ is now available to the public for free to help people who want to cut...
First results of the Fr1da Study: 36,000 children already tested for early type 1 diabetes
One year after the introduction of the Bavarian pilot project Fr1da, medical researchers have published the first results. None of the 105 children who have been diagnosed with an early...