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Oxytocin can help control and prevent osteoporosis

Oxytocin, produced by the hypothalamus and sometimes known as the "love hormone" for its involvement in pair bonding and orgasm, can be a strong ally in the control and prevention of osteoporosis, according to a study by scientists at São Paulo State University in Brazil.

11 Aug 2020

New treatment option can improve outcomes in babies with rare cerebrovascular disorder

Endovascular treatment of vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) in babies with severe pulmonary hypertension can improve chances of survival, according to a study released today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 17th Annual Meeting.

10 Aug 2020

Researchers develop new models to study molecular characteristics of lung and pancreatic cancers

Scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) report today the development of new models to study molecular characteristics of tumors of the lung and pancreas.

5 Aug 2020

Newly discovered 'mutation fog' linked to normal DNA repair process

Hypermutation is an unusual occurence that can lead to many nearby mutations at once, severely damaging our genetic material and potentially causing cancer.

5 Aug 2020

Advanced cryo-EM reveals stunning details of viral RNA replication complex structure

For the first time, scientists at the Morgridge Institute for Research have generated near atomic resolution images of a major viral protein complex responsible for replicating the RNA genome of a member of the positive-strand RNA viruses, the large class of viruses that includes coronaviruses and many other pathogens.

21 Jul 2020

Imaging mass spectrometry identifies tumor markers for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Volume 11, Issue 28 of Oncotarget features "Lipid and protein tumor markers for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma identified by imaging mass spectrometry" by Schmidt et. al. which reported that the authors used MALDI imaging mass spectrometry and immunohistochemistry to seek tumor-specific expression of proteins and lipids in HNSCC samples.

15 Jul 2020

Psychological distress may indicate the penetration of COVID-19 virus into the central nervous system

Depressed mood or anxiety exhibited in COVID-19 patients may possibly be a sign the virus affects the central nervous system, according to an international study led by a University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researcher.

15 Jul 2020

Study shows sex hormones alter the behavior of non-sex organs

In one of the first studies addressing the role of sex hormones' impact on stem cells in the gut, scientists outline new insights showing how a steroidal sex hormone, that is structurally and functionally similar to human steroid hormones, drastically alters the way intestinal stem cells behave, ultimately affecting the overarching structure and function of this critical organ.

10 Jul 2020

Study shows engineered natural killer immune cells can directly kill tumor cells

According to a study, researchers have successfully designed natural killer immune cells that destroy head and neck tumor cells in mice.

8 Jul 2020

User-friendly support system for laboratory scale reactions

The ReactoMate DATUM from Asynt is a high quality, dual-rod stainless steel and aluminium support system built to ensure the stability and safety of your lab reactor.

From Asynt 24 Jun 2020

Study identifies key protein required for optimal immune responses to cancer

A new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute has identified a protein within certain immune cells that is required for optimal immune responses to cancer.

3 Jun 2020

Neck News and Research

Oxytocin can help control and prevent osteoporosis

New treatment option can improve outcomes in babies with rare cerebrovascular disorder

Researchers develop new models to study molecular characteristics of lung and pancreatic cancers

Newly discovered 'mutation fog' linked to normal DNA repair process

Advanced cryo-EM reveals stunning details of viral RNA replication complex structure

Imaging mass spectrometry identifies tumor markers for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Psychological distress may indicate the penetration of COVID-19 virus into the central nervous system

Study shows sex hormones alter the behavior of non-sex organs

Study shows engineered natural killer immune cells can directly kill tumor cells

User-friendly support system for laboratory scale reactions

Study identifies key protein required for optimal immune responses to cancer

Scientists uncover a moving target in small cell lung tumors

New study outlines the mechanisms behind cell fusion

Study finds fatty acid uptake is greater in cells that lack EHD2 protein

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