10 Sep, 2013 | by Labroots
Is Copper Causing Alzheimer’s?According to a recent study from the University of Rochester Medical Centerâs Neurosurgery Department, copper seems to be one of the main environmental factors to trigger the onset and progression of Alzheimerâs disease. The results of the study point to the accumulation of toxic proteins within the brain, which are prevented from escaping -- thanks, in large part, to the accumulation of copper. It...... Read More
06 Sep, 2013 | by Labroots
Brain Cancer Drugs Delivered by ‘Electrojet’Researchers at Penn State are figuring out a way to deliver drugs in uniform capsules as an easier and more controlled method of brain cancer treatment. Brain cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world. Typical treatment includes invasive tumor resection, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy treatment targeting brain tumors is difficult because drugs donât easily cross the...... Read More
05 Sep, 2013 | by Labroots
Could a Blood Marker Predict Suicidal Tendencies?Deciding on those in most need for immediate help, when it comes to suicidal ideations, has been a difficult task for physicians. Knowing who needs the most assistance has always been dependent upon self-reported systems and concerned family members. All too often, patients are less than forthcoming about their emotional and mental states. But now, thanks to a study that discovered elevated levels...... Read More
04 Sep, 2013 | by Labroots
Can Bacteria Cause Pain?The common consensus on bacterial infections and pain has traditionally been that it is the bodyâs immune reaction that triggers a pain response, and not the bacteria themselves. But a new research study seems to be turning that idea on its head â stating that bacteria can trigger the bodyâs pain-sensing nerves. The news is causing quite a stir, especially after initial results showed that mice...... Read More
03 Sep, 2013 | by Labroots
An Easier Way to Create Stem Cells?Creating a batch of stem cells may have just gotten a whole lot easier. A new recipe for creating pluripotent stem cells calls for adding just seven molecules to an existing adult stem cell. The method has been used on mature mouse cells, which were converted into the embryonic-type cells. These pluripotent cells can then be developed into virtually any kind of tissue from this stage. Traditionally,...... Read More
30 Aug, 2013 | by Labroots
New Autism Link to DNA EnzymeInhibiting specific enzymes involved with the genetic machinery aiding in brain development could cause Autism. Researchers at the Neuroscience Center, University of North Carolina have shown the importance of topoisomerase dysfunction in brain, and specifically synapse, development. Topoisomerases are in all human cells and help to untangle tightly wound or overwound DNA, which can interfere with...... Read More
29 Aug, 2013 | by Labroots
Skin Germs and Immune System Help Each OtherEveryone has a diverse population of microbes living on their skin, known as the skin microbiome. Prior research done by University of Pennsylvania researchers highlighted the diversity of bacteria living on the skin with DNA-based sequence analysis of the bacterial genomes. Now, the group has been able to include the immune system and how it influences the bacterial populations and vice versa. The...... Read More
28 Aug, 2013 | by Labroots
New Neuroscience Findings to Help Improve Drug Treatment for AddictionScripps Research Institute scientists recently published findings that could allow for the future development of more effective drugs for the treatment of addiction. The results of the studies demonstrated that one active compound â known as 6â-GNTI â maintains a strong bias towards a single biological pathway, which is a huge step towards finding an addiction treatment medication without numerous...... Read More
27 Aug, 2013 | by Labroots
Stem Cell Technology Can Mass-Produce Tumor Targeting CellsA new clinical application for existing and future stem cell technologies focuses on creating specialized T cells designed to target and attack tumor cells. While, in theory, cancerous cells can be fought by the white blood cells known as T cells, they often bypass the opportunity to attack a cancerous mass or tumor cells. But new research being led by the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in...... Read More
26 Aug, 2013 | by Labroots
New Cell Biology Findings May Improve Safety and Performance of Reprogrammed CellsRegenerative medicine seems to be comprised of equal parts promise and challenge. But cell biology researchers at New Yorkâs Weill Cornell Medical College might have made a discovery that has the potential to improve both the performance and, even more importantly, the safety of reprogrammed cells. The early results of the researchersâ study point to an enzyme, known as activation-induced cytidine...... Read More