Topic: Research March 28, 2017 Rogue breast tumor proteins point to potential drug therapiesSuch treatment options are missed by genomic sequencing.News Release March 23, 2017 Scientists get closer look at living nerve synapsesCustom-built microscope reveals details of how neurons communicate.News Release March 22, 2017 Surprising culprit in nerve cell damage identifiedFindings suggest ways to block nerve cell damage in neurodegenerative diseases.News Release March 13, 2017 $7 million aimed at illuminating the genetics of Alzheimer’s diseaseResearchers working to identify genetic factors that raise, lower disease risk.News Release March 3, 2017 The father of the microbiomeGordon is expanding our understanding of human health into nonhuman realms.Source: Washington Magazine February 23, 2017 Perlmutter to chair Medical Sciences Section of AAASRecognized for research on genetic disorder that can cause severe liver damage.National Leaders February 22, 2017 Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damageMost patients don't experience acute kidney problems beforehand.News Release February 20, 2017 Study reveals ways to improve outcomes, reduce costs for common heart procedureChanges in coronary angioplasty could save $300 million annually.News Release February 15, 2017 New collaboration with Pfizer aimed at speeding drug discoveryWashington University enters collaboration with Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation.News Release February 14, 2017 New guidance developed for children hospitalized with mild head traumaRisk score determines whether kids with abnormal CT scans require ICU care.News Release February 1, 2017 Drug combination effective against chikungunya arthritis in miceFindings suggest potential treatment for debilitating disease.News Release January 30, 2017 Online database aims to collect, organize research on cancer mutationsGoal is to help clinicians treat patients based on tumor genetics.News Release January 25, 2017 Drug compound halts Alzheimer’s-related damage in miceAppears to reverse some neurological harm.News Release January 24, 2017 Study unveils new way to starve tumors to deathBlocking cancer cells’ metabolism may make treatments more effective, less toxic.News Release January 20, 2017 New genetic engineering technique could help design, study biological systemsTechnique works in organisms from bacteria to animals.News Release January 16, 2017 Persistent infection keeps immune memory sharp, leading to long-term protectionFindings suggest such infections have benefits and risks.News Release January 12, 2017 Resisting ZikaUndeterred, researchers are tackling a global crisis from multiple directions.Outlook Magazine January 9, 2017 Key driversInvestments in basic science are fundamental to biomedical discovery.Outlook Magazine January 5, 2017 Unraveling autismA multifaceted approach aims to detect, treat and even reverse the disorder.Outlook Magazine December 28, 2016 Low levels of manganese in welding fumes linked to neurological problemsCurrent safety standards may not protect workers adequately.News Release December 22, 2016 Study helps explain why tuberculosis vaccines are ineffectiveDesigning effective TB vaccine may require shift in strategy.News Release December 20, 2016 Study details molecular roots of Alzheimer’sCellular 'housekeeping' molecule’s structure linked to neurodegeneration.News Release December 19, 2016 Landmark Alzheimer’s prevention trial to evaluate third drugEffort to study drug's ability to prevent, delay the disease.News Release December 13, 2016 Female hormones increase risk of vision loss in rare genetic diseaseEstrogen triggers immune cells to damage nerves.News Release Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 34 35 36 37 38 … 47 Next ›