Journal Publication
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Plant compound quells inflammation
Berberine, an herbal remedy for diarrhea and intestinal parasites, may be an effective treatment for gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases. Read MoreApr 6, 2012
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Gut germs govern growth
Treating H. pylori infection in children may help their growth rebound, a recent study suggests. Read MoreApr 6, 2012
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Smoking stokes cells’ cancer capacity
Cellular pathways altered by chronic exposure to cigarette smoke may reveal new biomarkers to assess smoking-induced lung cancer risk. Read MoreMar 23, 2012
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Obesity turns “good” cholesterol bad
Studies offer new insights into how obesity impairs the function of HDL, the “good” cholesterol. Read MoreMar 21, 2012
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iPOND method goes fishing for proteins
A new tool will allow researchers to identify proteins involved in DNA replication and damage repair, processes that go awry in cancer. Read MoreMar 19, 2012
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Colon cancer’s cellular crossroads
New information about signaling pathways involved in colorectal cancer could aid in assessing prognosis and identifying new therapeutic targets for the disease. Read MoreMar 16, 2012
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Urine biomarker for colon cancer?
A molecule detectable in urine may be helpful in diagnosing colon cancer. Read MoreMar 10, 2012
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Combo combats dizziness
Some patients may need a combo of medications to combat a condition that causes dizziness. Read MoreMar 9, 2012
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Reversing lipid woes in cystic fibrosis
Abnormal levels of fatty acids in the blood and tissues of patients with cystic fibrosis may be reversed by supplementation with the fatty acids DHA and EPA. Read MoreMar 3, 2012
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‘Detangler’ binds, bends and cuts DNA
New details on the DNA-cutting activity of topoisomerase II, a target of anti-cancer drugs, could lead to better chemotherapeutic agents. Read MoreMar 2, 2012
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‘Acid test’ for cervical cancer
An inexpensive, low-tech test for cervical cancer may be a good option for screening for the disease among HIV-infected women in developing countries. Read MoreFeb 21, 2012
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Stem cells take heart
Signaling pathway discoveries suggest ways to induce stem cells to become cardiac muscle cells, which could be useful for regenerating damaged heart muscle. Read MoreFeb 20, 2012
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Memory intact in early psychosis
Brain deficits are not present in the early stages of schizophrenia, suggesting it may be possible to delay or prevent the development of brain abnormalities. Read MoreFeb 16, 2012
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On the tail of RSV infection mechanism
New details about the life cycle of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could aid the development of therapies to combat this leading cause of serious illness in infants and the elderly. Read MoreFeb 15, 2012
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Matchmaker for clinical studies
ResearchMatch.org is a web-based registry that is connecting participants and researchers for clinical studies. Read MoreFeb 8, 2012
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Tool finds connections in genome data
A new analytical tool points to genes that act together to increase disease risk. Read MoreFeb 8, 2012
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Treatment window for genetic disorder
Treatment with a drug used to prevent organ rejection partially reverses the course of tuberous sclerosis, research in mice suggests. Read MoreFeb 1, 2012
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Drugs reverse lung cancer cell changes
Drugs that target “epigenetic” changes may help treat or slow the progression of lung cancer. Read MoreFeb 1, 2012
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Protein repairs esophageal DNA damage
A protein involved in repairing DNA damage associated with gastric reflux may play a tumor suppressor role in the esophagus and could represent a target for therapies to combat esophageal cancer. Read MoreJan 25, 2012
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Alcohol’s molecular mediators
Therapeutic agents focusing on the brain region involved in stress-induced relapse may be effective in preventing relapse in patients with alcohol use disorders. Read MoreJan 23, 2012