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Combination of Gene Blockers May Cure Most Forms of Melanoma

While chemotherapy options exist for patients with melanoma resulting from a mutation in the BRAF gene, researchers have only recently described an approach to treat those with melanoma resulting from mutations of the NRAS gene. More...
01 Oct 2012
Image: Ultrasound waves of two different frequencies generate tiny bubbles of water on the skin’s surface. When these bubbles pop, the skin’s surface is lightly worn away, allowing drugs to pass through the skin more easily (Photo courtesy of Carl Schoellhammer).

Using Ultrasound Waves to Enhance Skin’s Permeability to Drugs

Using ultrasound waves, engineers have found a way to enhance the permeability of skin to drugs, making transdermal drug delivery more effective. More...
27 Sep 2012

Combination of Two Mutations Implicated in Development of Adrenal Cancer

A cancer research team with members in Brazil and the USA has found that disruption of two molecular pathways was necessary for development of a rare form of adrenal cancer. More...
27 Sep 2012

Blocking Two Key Signaling Pathways Reverses Prostate Cancer Drug Resistance

After studying a population of primitive, Docetaxel-resistant prostate cancer stem cells, cancer researchers have proposed a treatment regimen for advanced prostate cancer that blocks the Notch and Hedgehog molecular signaling pathways. More...
27 Sep 2012
Image: The new line of "ClipTip" pipettes and tips (Photo courtesy of Thermo Fisher Scientific).

New Pipetting System Incorporates Patented Interlocking Technology

A new line of laboratory pipettes and pipette tips based on state-of-the-art interlocking technology has now become available for biotech and other life science researchers. More...
26 Sep 2012

Blocking Proangiogenesis Gene Could Stop Tumor Growth

A recent paper described the function of the proangiogenesis gene sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor-1 and suggested that drugs to block activity of this gene could help control tumor growth. More...
26 Sep 2012
Image: Schematic representation of the Purdue microorganism-powered thermopneumatic pump (Photo courtesy of Purdue University).

Body Heat Drives New Drug-Delivery Micropump

A new study describes a miniature pump powered by fermentation and activated by body heat could be used for the manufacture of drug-delivery patches. More...
26 Sep 2012
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BioResearch brings the latest research news on the genome, proteome, metabolome, on drug discovery, and therapeutics. Biotech researchers, lab administrators, technologists, drug manufacturers, and suppliers can find the latest research news and information related to their fields of endeavor here.