BioResearch

Study Reveals Basis for Development of a Universal Flu Vaccine
Researchers attempting to develop a "universal" flu vaccine have suggested that a multifocal approach based on primed immune cells and virus specific non-neutralizing antibodies may result in long-term protection from multiple strains of the influenza virus. More...26 Mar 2013
First-in-Class GTPase Inhibitor to Have Applications in Drug Discovery and Fundamental Research
A recent paper described the activity of a low molecular weight compound able to selectively inhibit the enzyme Cdc42 in biochemical and cellular assays that are expected to have applications in drug discovery and fundamental research. More...26 Mar 2013

Treatment with Bitter Melon Juice Blocks Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Juice of the bitter melon, which has been used in natural Asian medicine for treatment of diabetes, was found to kill pancreatic cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo without noticeable toxicity to normal tissues. More...25 Mar 2013
Study Suggests Capitalizing on the Glioblastoma Tropism of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Targeted Treatment of Brain Cancer
Mesenchymal stem cells obtained from adipose tissue migrate to sites of injury in the body and potentially may be developed into a delivery system for anticancer drugs targeted at glioblastoma cells remaining after surgical removal of a primary tumor. More...25 Mar 2013
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Genetics of Hemophilia Mystery Solved
Solid Sales for Monoclonal Antibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment May Prove Biologics Can Overcome the Patent Cliff
Blocking New Blood Vessel Formation Cures Alzheimer's Disease in Mouse Model
Protectin D1 Prevents Bird Flu Infection in Mouse Model
Green Tea Extract EGCG Blocks Amyloid Plaque Formation in Brain Cell Cultures
Melanoma Metastasis Depends on ARF6 Regulation of the Balance Between Beta-Catenin and N-Cadherin
Connectome Project Releases Brain Imaging Data for Brain Circuitry Research
Combination Gene and Stem Cell Therapy Cures Muscular Dystrophy in Mouse Model
Increased Dietary Salt Causes Autoimmune Diseases by Stimulating Formation of Proinflammatory TH17 Cells
Misuse of Antibiotics May Spur Bacterial Acquisition of Drug Resistance
Change in Energy Pathway Enables Malignant Melanoma Cells to Survive BRAF Inhibition
Discovery Confirms Universal Mechanism for Stimulating Antiaging Pathway
Common Cancer Vaccine Ingredient Diverts T cells from Tumors
Novel Chemical Probe Targets Malignant Brain Tumor Genome
Protein Chimera Activates Antitumor Immunity in Mouse Model
Cancer Research to Benefit from Development of a Whole-Genome, Cancer-Specific Microarray
Strain Differences Separate Helpful and Harmful Elements of the Human Microbiome
New Microplate Designed for High-Resolution Microscopy
Blocking BET Family Proteins Prevents Activation of Inflammatory Genes
Synthetic Fungal Compounds Show Potent Anticancer Potential
Selective Inhibition of Bcl6 Could Lead to New Treatment Options for Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
New Drug Combo Could Prevent Head and Neck Cancer in High-Risk Patients
Smart Phone Game Designed to Help Find Cancer Treatments
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