Research brings understanding of cellular resistance to cancer treatment, opening doors to new cures
A Vanderbilt cancer systems biology team has identified the enzymes that keep tumor cells growing in the presence of drug …
Ireland steeled for start of second virus lockdown
Ireland on Wednesday braced for the start of a second nationwide coronavirus lockdown, with fears the new six-week hiatus will …
New tool predicts risks of hospital admission and death from COVID-19
A new risk tool, developed by UK researchers to predict a person’s risk of being admitted to hospital and dying …
Study identifies key enzyme for development of autoimmune diseases
Scientists affiliated with the Center for Research on Inflammatory Diseases (CRID), hosted by the University of São Paulo (USP) in …
Aggressive melanoma cells at edge of tumours are key to cancer spread
Research led by Queen Mary University of London has revealed novel insights into the mechanisms employed by melanoma cells to …
Microplastics Are Seeping Out of Baby’s Bottle, Study Shows
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 — New parents preparing a bottle for their baby should know the infant may ingest unwanted …
Persimmons pack plenty of nutritional punch
Persimmons are low in calories and high in fiber—a combination that makes them a good choice for weight control. Their …
More education on the benefits of genetic testing could accelerate its potential
A study of Queensland health consumers has found most have relatively low levels of understanding and awareness of genetic testing, …
Moderna Announces Initiation of Rolling Submission to Health Canada for mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273)
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 13, 2020– Moderna, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create …
Woman thinks she’s been kidnapped after stroke wipes 20 years of memories
Stevie Carver was having a bad day. It was the second shift of a new job and her car wouldn’t …
Lilly Announces Arrangement for Supply of Potential COVID-19 Antibody Therapy for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as part of …
FDA approves new drug to treat common form of muscular dystrophy based on research from U of A scientist
A University of Alberta researcher’s past work has led to a new drug being approved for use in the United …
Molecular mechanism of cross-species transmission of primate lentiviruses
Humans are exposed continuously to the menace of viral diseases such as those caused by the Ebola virus, Zika virus …
Risk of deadly skin cancer may be gauged by accumulated DNA damage
Risk for melanoma, the most deadly skin cancer, can be estimated long before detection of any suspicious moles, according to …
Liver research reveals structure of blood flow architecture, holding promise for transplants
The liver is not only the largest organ in the body but also plays one of the most important roles …
The secret downside of being too positive
Sorry, Monty Python, it turns out that always looking on the bright of life can actually be bad for you. In …
EU regulator starts safety review of coronavirus drug
The European Medicines Agency says it has started a safety review after some patients taking the coronavirus drug remdesivir reported …
Last-Ditch Life Support System Is Saving Lives of COVID Patients
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 — A life support technique called ECMO has saved the lives of many critically ill COVID-19 …