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Breathing in a new gene therapy to treat pulmonary hypertension

Лип 13 2017

A novel airway-delivered gene therapy for treating pulmonary hypertension (PH), a form of high blood pressure in blood vessels in the lungs that is linked to heart failure, has been advanced by new research.

Blood test for early detection of pancreatic cancer headed to clinic

Лип 13 2017

A newly identified biomarker panel could pave the way to earlier detection and better treatment for pancreatic cancer. Currently over 53,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer -- the fourth leading cause of cancer death -- every year. The blood biomarkers correctly detected pancreatic cancer in blood samples from patients at different stages of their disease.

ADHD medication tied to lower risk for alcohol, drug abuse in teens and adults

Лип 13 2017

The use of medication to treat attention deficient hyperactivity disorder is linked to significantly lower risk for substance use problems in adolescents and adults with ADHD, according to a new study.

Mississippi mud may hold hope for Louisiana coast

Лип 13 2017

Mud, the most plentiful sediment type carried by the Mississippi River, may be the most powerful tool in building land to keep up sea level rise, suggests new research.

RNA molecules live short lives

Лип 13 2017

A new method to measure the half-life of RNA molecules has now been created by researchers. Their study revealed that commonly used methods provide distorted results and that RNA molecules live an average of only two minutes, ten times shorter than previously assumed.

Synapses in the brain mirror the structure of the visual world

Лип 13 2017

New research has discovered why our brain might be so good at perceiving edges and contours. Neurons that respond to different parts of elongated edges are connected and thus exchange information. This can make it easier for the brain to identify contours of objects, report scientists.

Подведены итоги первого десятилетия изучения CRISPR

Лип 13 2017

10 лет назад было доказано наличие приобретенного иммунитета у прокариот и продемонстрирована его работа на основе транскриптов CRISPR. За это десятилетие приобретенный иммунитет бактерий и архей из разряда экзотических явлений в мире микробов перешел в их неотъемлемые свойства.

Подведены итоги первого десятилетия изучения CRISPR

Лип 13 2017

10 лет назад было доказано наличие приобретенного иммунитета у прокариот и продемонстрирована его работа на основе транскриптов CRISPR. За это десятилетие приобретенный иммунитет бактерий и архей из разряда экзотических явлений в мире микробов перешел в их неотъемлемые свойства.

Experts call for a ban on children rugby tackling

Лип 13 2017

In light of the British Lion's rugby success, experts warn steps need to be taken to ensure children's safety when they play the sport.

Новые технологии будут способствовать развитию городских агломераций

Лип 13 2017

Будущее городских агломераций, необходимая для их развития правовая база и роль новых технологий в этом процессе – эти темы стали главными в докладе директора департамента территориального и стратегического планирования Елены Чугуевской на...