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November 2, 2016

Earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis may be possible with new imaging compound

New tool detects Alzheimer’s protein, may help identify brain changes, assess treatment effects.

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October 31, 2016

Zika infection reduces fertility, lowers testosterone in male mice

Human studies needed to determine if men similarly affected.

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October 27, 2016

Natural compound reduces signs of aging in healthy mice

Safety of NMN being tested in small clinical trial in Japan.

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October 26, 2016

For some COPD patients, portable oxygen treatment provides no benefit

Study addresses long-standing questions for those with moderately low blood oxygen levels.

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October 26, 2016

Achilefu receives inaugural breast cancer research award

$4.5 million from U.S. defense department funds innovative light therapy .

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October 26, 2016

Brain scans of children with Tourette’s offer clues to disorder

Differences noted in brain regions involving sensation, sensory processing.

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October 24, 2016

Possible strategy identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, other disorders

Research leads to development of compounds to correct mitochondrial dysfunction.

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October 19, 2016

Scientists link single gene to some cases of autism spectrum disorder

Findings could provide clues about other genes involved in autism.

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October 17, 2016

Macones elected to National Academy of Medicine

Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.

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October 13, 2016

$3.8 million to help explore brain’s circuitry using light

Researchers aim to understand how brain is wired.

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October 12, 2016

$8 million grant aids effort to eliminate elephantiasis

Major study of 3-drug treatment regimen funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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October 11, 2016

Surgery helps MLB pitchers overcome nerve-compression injuries

Following procedures, most pitchers perform at, or better than, pre-injury play.

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October 11, 2016

High-protein diet curbs metabolic benefits of weight loss

Insulin sensitivity unimproved in obese women who lose weight but consume excess protein.

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October 7, 2016

Methadone provides pain relief for kids with sickle cell

Relieves pain more quickly, lasts longer than other drugs.

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October 6, 2016

$2 million awarded to help prevent antibiotic resistance

Funding is part of $14 million awarded by CDC to curb growing threat.

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October 6, 2016

Decoding of tarsier genome reveals ties to humans

Findings refine understanding of primate evolution.

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October 4, 2016

Vaccine targets identified for deadly form of malaria

Paves the way for vaccine for disease that kills thousands each year.

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September 27, 2016

Culprit identified as a major cause of vision loss

Finding may lead to treatments for retinal diseases including retinitis pigmentosa.

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September 26, 2016

Nanoparticle injections may be future of osteoarthritis treatment

Mouse study shows particles may reduce inflammation, stop destruction of cartilage.

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September 26, 2016

$10 million gift creates Bursky Center for Human Immunology and Immunotherapy

Research harnesses immune system against cancer, other diseases.

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September 22, 2016

Researchers identify protein critical in causing chronic UTIs

Findings suggest a new way to prevent common infection.

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September 21, 2016

New immunotherapy for leukemia shows promise in small clinical trial

'Training' immune cells boosts effectiveness in patients with AML.

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September 20, 2016

New explanation offered for symptoms of fragile X syndrome

In wake of clinical trial failure, new treatment targets identified.

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