Washington, Apr 22 : Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered potential drug-like compounds that can speed up the destruction of protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
The research team led by Dr Malcolm Leissring, from Mayo''s Department of Neuroscience have found two chemicals that could speed up activity of a molecule, insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE), which helps destroy A-beta proteins that form plaque in the brains of patients.
Washington, Apr 22 : Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have identified a novel way to combine imaging with chemotherapy in a single agent for the treatment of prostate cancer.
According to lead researcher Dr John P. Sedelaar, a postdoctoral research fellow at Johns Hopkins University, conventional methods include multimodality MRI to examine the urological system for diagnosing prostate cancer.
Washington, April 22 : Think memory worsens with age? Then yours probably will, says a new study.
The study found that senior citizens who think older people should perform poorly on tests of memory actually score much worse than seniors who don''t buy in to negative stereotypes about aging and memory loss.
Washington, April 22 : A protein, CXCL12, that normally controls intestinal cell movement, has the potential to halt colorectal cancer spreading, say researchers.
Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center researchers in Milwaukee say that the new research represents a potential mechanism by which CXL12 may slow cancer spreading.
Controlling this process could lead to new biological therapies for colorectal cancers, the authors said.
Washington, April 22 : A study conducted in India has found that kids born to short women were 70 percent more likely to die before age 5 than those born to taller women.
The study, carried out by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), revealed an association between the height of mothers and several indicators of her children''s health, including risk of death, risk of being underweight, and anemia.
Washington, Apr 22 : Walnuts contain compounds that reduce the risk of breast cancer, claims a new study.
Elaine Hardman, Ph. D., associate professor of medicine at Marshall University School of Medicine, said that while her study was done with laboratory animals rather than humans, people should heed the recommendation to eat more walnuts.
"Walnuts are better than cookies, french fries or potato chips when you need a snack," said Hardman.
"We know that a healthy diet overall prevents all manner of chronic diseases,” the expert added.
Washington, Apr 22 : Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered potential drug-like compounds that can speed up the destruction of protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Washington, Apr 22 : Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have identified a novel way to combine imaging with chemotherapy in a single agent for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Washington, April 22 : Think memory worsens with age? Then yours probably will, says a new study.
Washington, April 22 : A protein, CXCL12, that normally controls intestinal cell movement, has the potential to halt colorectal cancer spreading, say researchers.
Washington, April 22 : A study conducted in India has found that kids born to short women were 70 percent more likely to die before age 5 than those born to taller women.
Washington, Apr 22 : Walnuts contain compounds that reduce the risk of breast cancer, claims a new study.
