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Neutron scattering reveals drug mechanism

December 14, 2012
News
New insights into the origin of the side effects of an antifungal drug have been provided by neutron scattering experiments undertaken by researchers at Kings College London.Amphotericin (AmB) has been...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
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Nanoparticles combat ageing

November 9, 2012
News
Spanish scientists have developed a nanodevice that may have applications in the future development of therapies against ageing and provides promise for the treatment of age-related diseases such as cancer...
Life Sciences, Materials
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Nanotechnology
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Serpentine solution for heart disease

October 23, 2012
News
Researchers have identified two proteins, including one from snake venom that may have applications for developing novel drugs for treating high blood pressure and heart disease. The study was led...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pathology
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Molecule to reverse fragile X syndrome

October 15, 2012
News
A compound that shows promise in therapy for one of the diseases closely linked to fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition that is the only known single-gene cause of autism,...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Microbiology
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Tough and stretchy gel created for cartilage replacements

October 5, 2012
News
Harvard material scientists and bioengineers have developed an extremely tough and stretchy biocompatible material that could have applications in replacing damaged cartilage in human joints. The biomaterial is dubbed a...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
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Protecting the heart against CO poisoning

September 7, 2012
News
A common anti-angina drug could help protect the heart against the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Researchers from the University of Leeds examined the effect of ranolazine in single cardiac...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
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Stroke treatment discovered

August 23, 2012
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A 20-year investigation has uncovered a drug that can dramatically reduce the amount of brain damage in stroke victims.Researchers at the University of Manchester discovered that IL-1Ra was effective at...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
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Target healthy tissue to treat cancer

August 20, 2012
News
Cancer treatments usually target the disease-causing tumour, but researchers in Belfast suggest targeting the non-cancerous cells around a tumour could be a more effective treatment. Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Cell Biology, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Oncology
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Bacteriophage therapy to treat Iraqibacter

August 6, 2012
News
A technique to counter infections last used in the 1930s could be used to treat wounded soldiers attacked by a superbug.Bacteriophage therapy uses otherwise harmless biological organisms to target a...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pathology
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New understanding and treatment for Cystic Fibrosis

July 20, 2012
News
In a breakthrough study, Irish researchers have discovered that women with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) suffer more than men because oestrogen promotes the presence of bacteria which results in more severe...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pathology
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