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Positive finding could have major implications for diabetes treatment.

An antibody therapy already in clinical trials to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may also prove effective against ovarian cancer – and likely other cancers as well.

Replacing the current drug used to coat artery-opening stents with a drug more targeted to the actual cause of stent disease could reduce blood clots and heart attacks.

It is hoped that this new approach to mapping and predicting the impact of chemical compounds in the body could reduce the need for toxicity tests in animals.

UK-based flow chemistry engineering specialists Vapourtec has extended the capabilities of its R-Series system with a new addition to its range of pump modules.

Sleep is a critical period for memory consolidation, and most people don't get enough. Research has shown that even brief periods of sleep deprivation can lead to deficits in memory formation.

Neural stem cells reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s, help recovery after stroke in animal models Scientists at Neuroscience 2014 have reported significant advances in the search for stem cell-based treatments for degenerative brain disorders, such as Huntington’s and Parkinson’s diseases.