Recent Posts
- Human unconscious is transferred to virtual characters
- Head start for migraine sufferers
- Team discovers new type of anti-malarial compound
- Hair provides proof of the link between chronic stress and heart attack
- Cholesterol Levels Linked to Depression in Elderly
- ‘Basal-like’ breast cancer does not originate from basal stem cells
- Study finds that cancer-causing gene crucial in stem cell development
- Why fish oils work swimmingly against diabetes
Human unconscious is transferred to virtual characters
Virtual characters can behave according to actions carried out unconsciously by humans. Researchers at the University of Barcelona have created a system which measures human physiological parameters, such as respiration or heart rate, and introduces them into computer designed characters in real time.
Head start for migraine sufferers
Psychological migraine treatment gives sufferers a confidence boost in their ability to self-manage their symptoms
For severe migraine sufferers, psychological treatments build on the benefits of drug therapy, according to a new study1 by Elizabeth Seng and Dr. Kenneth Holroyd from Ohio University in the US. Their comparison of the effects of various treatment combinations for severe migraine drug therapy with or without behavioral management shows that those patients receiving the behavioral management program alongside drug therapy are significantly more confident in their ability to use behavioral skills to effectively self-manage migraines. And surprisingly, the increase in confidence in self-management abilities is greatest among those who feel that they have very little control over their condition before treatment starts. Seng’s and Holroyd’s findings are published online in Springer’s journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
Team discovers new type of anti-malarial compound
Clinical trials for promising new drug candidate are planned
LA JOLLA, CA August 30, 2010 An international team led by scientists from The Scripps Research Institute, the Swiss Tropical Institute, the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation and the Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases has discovered a promising new drug candidate that represents a new class of drug to treat malaria. Clinical trials for the compound are planned for later this year.
Hair provides proof of the link between chronic stress and heart attack
Researchers at The University of Western Ontario have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker, to show chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks. Stressors such as job, marital and financial problems have been linked to the increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease including heart attack. But there hasn’t been a biological marker to measure chronic stress. Drs. Gideon Koren and Stan Van Uum developed a method to measure cortisol levels in hair providing an accurate assessment of stress levels in the months prior to an acute event such as a heart attack. The research is published on-line in the journal Stress.
Cholesterol Levels Linked to Depression in Elderly
School of Montpellier analysts show us how depression is linked to cholesterol and gender
Did you know the Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) and University of Montpellier financed professionals indicated that regulating ‘good’ and ‘bad’ levels of cholesterol can help stop mental problems among seniors?
‘Basal-like’ breast cancer does not originate from basal stem cells
New research uncovers a case of mistaken identity that may have a significant impact on future breast cancer prevention and treatment strategies. The study, published by Cell Press in the September 3rd issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, suggests that despite their “stem cell-like” characteristics, most aggressive breast tumors are not derived from normal mammary gland stem cells.
Cancer Treatment
‘Basal-like’ breast cancer does not originate from basal stem cellsNew research uncovers a case of mistaken identity that may have a significant impact on future breast cancer prevention and treatment...
New infrared light may open new frontier in fighting cancer, Tay SachsA “game-changing” technique using near infrared light enables scientists to look deeper into the guts of cells, potentially...
Personalized medicine: Molecular imaging predicts treatment success in many cancersStudies show molecular imagings benefits in the evaluation and successful treatment planning for a wide spectrum of diseases Reston,...
Microsoft Excel-based algorithm predicts cancer prognosisUsing readily available computer programs, researchers have developed a system to identify genes that will be useful in the classification...
Stem Cell Research
Study finds that cancer-causing gene crucial in stem cell developmentAthens, Ga. Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life. All multi-cellular organisms have them, and they can turn...
Stem cell technology applied to liver diseasesGreat excitement greeted the discovery a few years ago that certain cells from mice and humans could be reprogrammed to become inducible...
Human umbilical cord blood cells aid lab animal brain cell survival after simulated strokeResearchers find conflicting results on inflammatory processes Human umbilical cord blood cells (HUCB) used to treat cultured rat brain...
Stem cell versatility could help tissue regenerationScientists have reprogrammed stem cells from a key organ in the immune system in a development that could have implications for tissue...
Diabetes
Why fish oils work swimmingly against diabetesResearchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3...
Obesity, diabetes epidemics continue to grow in California, UCLA study findsA majority of adults in California are obese or overweight, and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to...
Moms who don’t breastfeed more likely to develop type 2 diabetesPITTSBURGH, Aug. 27 Mothers who did not breastfeed their children have significantly higher rates of type 2 diabetes later in life...
Grapefruit’s bitter taste holds a sweet promise for diabetes therapyNaringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruits, may cause the liver to break down...
Heart Disease
Hair provides proof of the link between chronic stress and heart attackResearchers at The University of Western Ontario have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker, to show chronic...
Combining resistance and endurance training best for heart healthOAK BROOK, Ill. A study of triathletes published in the online edition and October issue of Radiology reveals that the heart adapts...
Heart disorder hits national epidemic proportionse A growing epidemic of the world’s most common heart rhythm disorder is resulting in an alarming number of hospital admissions...
Mayo’s ’smart’ adult stem cells repair hearts‘Landmark work’ moves beyond the bench ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic investigators, with Belgian collaborators,...



