Red Sea fungus yields leads for new epilepsy drugs
New treatments for epilepsy are sorely needed because current medications don’t work for many people with the disease. To find […]
The discovery of a new mechanism involved in depression — and a way to target it with a drug as […] Early childhood caries, a form of severe tooth decay affecting toddlers and preschoolers, can set children up for a lifetime […] Antimicrobial resistance posed by “superbugs” has been a major public health issue of global concern. Drug-resistant infections kill around 700,000 […] Eye drops developed by UBC researchers could one day treat glaucoma while you sleep — helping to heal a condition […] Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a miniature, ultra-low power injectable biosensor that could be used […] A new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals the number of Americans who see opioid […] Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, is essential for tumor growth. A new study reported in The American Journal […] A new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals the number of Americans who see opioid […] Dopamine, a signaling chemical in the brain, has the lofty job of controlling emotions, moods, movements as well as sensations […]Pharmacology
A new molecular target identified in depression: New treatment approach could give quicker response times
Bacteria boost antifungal drug resistance in severe childhood tooth decay: The sticky matrix produced by dental plaque bacteria acts as a shield, protecting fungus from antifungals, but new findings point to a way around this protection
Medical chemists discover peptic ulcer treatment metallodrug effective in ‘taming’ superbugs
New glaucoma treatment could ease symptoms while you sleep
Tiny injectable sensor could provide unobtrusive, long-term alcohol monitoring
More Americans aware of growing problem of opioid addiction: Awareness up sharply over 2016 numbers. A majority see addiction as a disease, but 4 in 10 cite lack of willpower or discipline
Biomarker helps identify ‘window of opportunity’ for cancer chemotherapy timing: This biomarker may help clinicians combine anti-angiogenesis and anticancer drugs more effectively to boost results
More Americans aware of growing problem of opioid addiction: Awareness up sharply over 2016 numbers. A majority see addiction as a disease, but 4 in 10 cite lack of willpower or discipline
Mutation of worm gene, swip-10, triggers age-dependent death of dopamine neurons: Death of dopamine-producing cells key feature of Parkinson’s disease