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Existing cancer drug suppresses inflammation behind multiple sclerosis

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Reducing brain inflammation associated with multiple sclerosis is a key aim for researchers

The search for the root cause of neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) has turned up many suspects, but one central to many research efforts is a type of immune cell called microglia. The dysfunction of these key cogs in the central nervous system has prompted a wide-ranging search for drugs that can alter their activity, but new research suggests we might already have one such drug at our disposal, with an existing drug delivering significant therapeutic effects on experimental models of MS.

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Could video games be making kids smarter? A new study says yes

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Screen time of any kind is generally considered to be a negative influence on a child’s development but a new study from a team of European researchers makes a strikingly different case, presenting evidence that playing video games may actually boost a… Continue reading Could video games be making kids smarter? A new study says yes→

Spider silk ups the potency of cancer-fighting “guardian” protein

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The incredible properties of spider silk have seen it weave its way into the world of medical research, where it has shown potential in areas ranging from gene therapy to reconstructive surgery. Scientists exploring its potential in next-generation can… Continue reading Spider silk ups the potency of cancer-fighting “guardian” protein→

Targeting “energy crisis” in fat cells could combat effects of obesity

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The interplay between obesity and its many complications, such as type 2 diabetes, is complex and can involve factors such as inflammation and insulin resistance. Better understanding these relationships can reveal new ways to prevent adverse health ef… Continue reading Targeting “energy crisis” in fat cells could combat effects of obesity→

Real-world tests show life-saving potential of defibrillator drones

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Drones may prove to be a more expedient means of delivering many items, but a number of research projects have demonstrated that dropping defibrillators off to heart attack victims could have life-saving consequences. A new study from a Swedish team of… Continue reading Real-world tests show life-saving potential of defibrillator drones→

Large study finds links between adult ADHD and 34 out of 35 other diseases

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A large study tracking some four million patients has linked adult ADHD with a higher risk of a wide range of other diseases, including nervous system, musculoskeletal, respiratory, gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions. Of 35 diseases studied, onl… Continue reading Large study finds links between adult ADHD and 34 out of 35 other diseases→

Cancer immunotherapy breakthrough reactivates tumor suppressor protein

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Researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden have made a breakthrough in the arms race that is cancer immunotherapy. The team has blocked a protein that silences an important tumor-suppressing protein, allowing the latter to get back to work.Continue … Continue reading Cancer immunotherapy breakthrough reactivates tumor suppressor protein→

Microneedle patch designed to sock it to skin infections

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Microneedle patches already show a great deal of promise as a painless alternative to hypodermic needles. A new one, however, could find use as a more effective means of treating serious bacterial infections of the skin.Continue ReadingCategory: Medica… Continue reading Microneedle patch designed to sock it to skin infections→

Can’t stand the cold? Blame this genetic mutation

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New research has found one in five people have a specific genetic mutation that confers greater resilience to cold temperatures. The experimental study shows how people with a deficiency in generating a certain skeletal muscle protein shiver less and h… Continue reading Can’t stand the cold? Blame this genetic mutation→

Experimental cancer drug targets mitochondria to starve tumors of energy

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Mitochondria are structures inside cells that produce chemical energy – and since cancer cells are particularly energy-hungry, this could be a potential weakness to target. Now, researchers have developed an experimental drug that blocks mitochondrial … Continue reading Experimental cancer drug targets mitochondria to starve tumors of energy→