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Pancreatic Cancer: Less Toxic Drug May Improve Therapy
Researchers are testing a new compound "PTC596" in combination with gemcitabine (a first-line drug for pancreatic cancer) in genetically engineered mice with an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer.
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Integrating Genomics Data Into Electronic Patient Records
A new genomics module has been created in the Irish National Epilepsy Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. The work illustrates how an electronic health system can support the integration of genomic test results and new genetic knowledge into routine clinical care in the public health system.
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How We Experience Pleasure and Reward Is at Least Partly Heritable
Differences in how our brains respond when we're anticipating a financial reward are due, in part, to genetic differences, according to research with identical and fraternal twins. The findings suggest that how we experience pleasure and reward is at least partly heritable.
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Forgotten Immune Cells Protective in Mouse Model of MS
Researchers have identified immune cells that help reduce the severity of a disease in mice akin to multiple sclerosis. These cells could one day be useful therapeutic targets in treating autoimmune diseases.
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How Healthy Is the Soil?
Soil enzymes may act as early indicators of improvements in soil health. This is an important measure for food producers who must nurture microbes and insects who produce materials that can improve soil structure and water retention.
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Sweat-based Brain Stimulator Feasible for PTSD Treatment
For 8-million adults who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder in any given year, medication and cognitive therapy have been the treatment protocol. Now, researchers report that a closed-loop brain stimulator, based on sweat response, is a feasible alternative.
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Slashing Air Pollution in Europe Could Reduce Childhood Asthma by a Third
A study in 18 European countries suggests that current WHO air quality guidelines for NO2 do not provide sufficient protection for children.
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Predator Fear Causes PTSD-like Brain Changes in Prey Animals
A new study by Western University demonstrates that the fear predators inspire can leave long-lasting traces in the neural circuitry of wild animals and induce enduringly fearful behaviour, comparable to effects seen in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research.
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The Proteins That May Hold the Answer to Mature Neuron Regereration
Scientists at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have identified a group of proteins that help to regenerate damaged nerve cells. Their findings are reported in the journal Neuron.
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Making Immunotherapy Work for Treatment-resistant Lymphoma
Researchers have developed a way to use immunotherapy drugs against treatment-resistant non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas for the first time by combining them with stem cell transplantation, an approach that also dramatically increased the success of the drugs in melanoma and lung cancer.
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