Researchers around the globe can now access thousands of pediatric cancer genomic datasets, thanks to a new cloud-based initiative. The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has launched the St. Jude Cloud—an online, publicly available data-sharing and collaboration platform—that gives researchers the world’s largest public repository of pediatric cancer genomics data. Scott Newman, PhD, group lead…
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Scientists Identify Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
Newly Discovered Antibiotic Show Promise in Drug Resistance Fight
Mouse Study Turns T Cells into Liver Cancer Treatment
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New CRISPR Technology Targets RNA
A team from the Salk Institute has created a new gene-editing tool that targets RNA and could correct a protein imbalance in the cells of dementia patients, restoring them to healthy levels. CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology has traditionally targeted DNA, acting as molecular scissors to cut and replace disease-causing genes with healthy ones. The new tool,…
Kidney Database to Help with Drug Development
Printable, Edible QR Code Offers Promise for Personalized Medicine
The days of a one-size fits all approach to medicine could be coming to a close. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Abo Akademi University in Finland have created a new platform to individualize treatment—printing medical drugs in quick response (QR) coded patterns onto an edible material. “This technology is promising, because the medical…
Protein Research Could Lead to New Drugs for ALS
New Tech Allows Millions of Antibodies to be Screened, Leading to Drug Discovery
Building off decades of previous research and technical breakthroughs, researchers have discovered a new way to rapidly screen millions of human antibodies. Researchers from the University of Kansas have outlined a new method to screen a person’s diverse set of antibodies, making it easier to discover new antibody drug molecules, while also gaining a better…
Chemical in Stinging Nettles, Ants Could be Key to Selectively Killing Cancer Cells
New research suggests that stinging nettles and ants may contain a substance that could aid in cancer treatment. Researchers from the University of Warwick have developed a new treatment that can effectively and selectively destroy cancer cells, which involves an organic-osmium compound that is activated with a non-toxic dose of sodium formate—a substance found in…
New Test For Early Heart Disease Risk Based on Multiple Genetic Differences
A new test could provide a better prediction of an individual’s risk for early-onset heart disease. The new system calculates a risk score based on multiple genetic differences, or polygenic risk scores, to predict significantly more cases of early-onset heart disease than standard tests for single genetic disorders. “Our results provide convincing evidence that the…
Experimental Vaccine Could Help Tackle Opioid Crisis
A new vaccine may be effective in combating the growing opioid problem plaguing the nation. Researchers from the U.S. Military HIV Research Program at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) have found that an experimental heroin vaccine induced antibodies that prevented the drug from crossing the blood-brain barrier in mice and rats. “By…
New Drug Delivery System Targets Cells at the Genetic Level
A new drug delivery system is able to focus largely on the diseased cells while leaving the healthy cells alone. Researchers from the University of Connecticut have developed a system that uses a synthetic-biological hybrid nanocapsule, which could provide a smart technology for targeted treatment for several diseases at the genetic level. The new hybrid…
Low-Dose Arsenic Could be Used to Treat Brain Cancer
ASCO 2017: Genomic Sequencing Approach Step Toward Early Cancer Detection
Discovery May Lead to New Brain Cancer Therapies
Safer Treatment Planned for High-Risk Corneal Transplant Patients
A new strategy may increase the tolerance of corneal transplants in patients at high risk for rejection. Researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear have presented a new study that shows that by targeting antigen-presenting cells in donor tissues with a combination of two cytokines, TGF-β and IL-10 can work to promote tolerance of the graft…
New Microscope Identifies Clues to Autoimmune Disease
Cell Membranes Could Be Key for Alzheimer’s Treatments
Chemists Create Compound to Lessen Impact of Snake Venom
Deadly snakebites may soon be easier and more effective to treat thanks to a group of chemists from the University of California, Irvine. The chemists have developed a way to neutralize deadly snake venom in a less expensive and more effective way than traditional anti-venom. The researchers focused on protein families common to many serpents…
Deep-Water Sponge Could Help Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Understanding Striatum Pathways in Parkinson’s Disease May Lead to Better Treatments
New research has shed light on the interaction between the start and stop functions of the brain that may lead to treatments for disorders like Parkinson’s disease. Researchers at the Lund University in Sweden have presented new research on the interaction between the “accelerator” and the “brake” in the striatum, the part of the brain…
Mediterranean Plants May Benefit Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Patients
There are now even more reasons to travel to Spain or Italy and take in the Mediterranean Sea. Researchers from the University of Malta and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique have concluded that chemicals extracted from the prickly pear and brown seaweed, two abundant Mediterranean plants, may be possible drug candidates that can…