BioResearch
Hair Restoration Method Clones Patients’ Cells to Grow New Hair Follicles
Researchers have developed of a new hair restoration approach that uses a patient’s cells to grow new hair follicles. In addition, the [US] Food and Drugs Administration recently approved a new drug found to restore hair in patients with Alopecia areata. More...09 Sep 2014
Nanotechnology Provides an Armory of Imaging and Therapeutic Applications
Scientists have created dynamic nanoparticles that could provide a range of applications to diagnose and treat cancer. Built on a simple-to-construct polymer base, these particles can be utilized as contrast agents to illuminate tumors for MRI and PET scans or deliver chemo and other therapies to kill tumors. More...08 Sep 2014
New ELISA Kit Measures Drug-Induced DNA Breaks
A gamma H2AX pharmacodynamic assay kit for the study of double strand DNA breaks through the detection of the phosphorylated histone, gamma-H2AX, is now available for drug developers as well as biotech and other life science researchers. More...07 Sep 2014
Naphthalene-Dipeptide Hydrogels Destroy Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Biofilms
Novel hydrogels derived from self-assembling dipeptides conjugated to naphthalene were shown to dissolve bacterial biofilms, which indicated considerable promise for use in constructing bacteria-resistant nanomaterial structures, biomaterials, and drug delivery devices. More...03 Sep 2014
Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging Guides Removal of Brain Tumors
US researchers have developed an imaging system that rapidly and accurately detects a molecular marker found in brain gliomas. The technology has the potential to optimize the precision of these difficult surgeries by enabling the total removal of the tumor, while reducing residual damage to brain tissue and neural function. More...03 Sep 2014
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Autistic Youngsters Found to Have Too Many Brain Synapses
Assessing Myeloma Progression Using Calcium Isotope Analysis
Leukemia Cells Are Killed in Culture by Immune Cells Grown from the Same Patient
White-Matter Deficits Found in Codeine-Containing Cough Syrup Users
CT Scan Casts Doubt on Hominid Child’s Brain Development Is Similar to That of Modern Humans
Researchers Show How the Influenza Virus Blocks Natural Killer Cell Recognition
Genome-Wide Mutation-Searching Computational Software Designed for Genomic Medicine
Elevated Levels of IgG2 Antibodies Protect Some Types of Gram-Negative Bacteria
Shape Memory Polymer Designed to Help Reconstruct Faces
Experimental Drug Kills Cancer Cells by Interfering with Their Ion Transport Mechanism
Modular Design of New Microplate Reader Encourages Modification and Upgrades
Partnership Established to Decode Bowel Disease
New Drug Triggers Liver Regeneration After Surgery
Brain Tumors Grow by Tapping Preexisting Blood Vessels for Nutrients
Biomedical Research Advanced by Technology That Sees Through Organs
Biotechnology Merger to Spur Development of a Gene Therapy Approach for Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure
New Reaction Vessel Heating System Is Cleaner and Safer
Blocking Nerve Growth Factor Receptor Enables Human Nervous System Regeneration
Surface Protein Protects Brain Tumor Cells from Immune Attack
Functional 3D Brain-Like Tissue Model Bioengineered
Drug for Treatment of Platinum Resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Approved for Use in Europe
Grafted Human Stem Cells Experience Drastic Growth in Spinal Cords of Rats
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