Victims of bullying in secondary school have dramatically increased chances of mental health problems and unemployment in later life. New
Month: April 2019
Novel approach promises ready access to hard-to-study proteins
DNA and the genome, we know, provide the blueprint for life. But it is the proteins made according to the
Fragments of cellular machinery reveal unexpected variability among cancers
Cancer is a disease of dysregulated gene expression. Now, researchers from Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) find that
Researchers pinpoint tumor-related protein, slow progression of cancers
Locking a biochemical gate that admits fuel into immune-suppressing cells could slow tumor progression and assist the treatment of multiple
The fluid that feeds tumor cells
Before being tested in animals or humans, most cancer drugs are evaluated in tumor cells grown in a lab dish.
Are beans good for diabetes?
Beans are a diabetes superfood. They can help stabilize blood sugar and reduce the risk of disease. Beans also provide
New study targets Achilles’ heel of pancreatic cancer, with promising results
Advanced pancreatic cancer is often symptomless, leading to late diagnosis only after metastases have spread throughout the body. Additionally, tumor
Critical errors in inhaler technique common in children with asthma
In the first study to evaluate inhaler technique in children hospitalized for asthma — the group at highest risk for
Deep stimulation improves cognitive control by augmenting brain rhythms
In a new study that could improve the therapeutic efficacy of deep-brain stimulation (DBS) for psychiatric disorders such as depression,
Gene therapy restores immunity in infants with rare immunodeficiency disease
A small clinical trial has shown that gene therapy can safely correct the immune systems of infants newly diagnosed with
