New animal model for hemophilia A developed
05:01 04-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have developed a new animal model for studying hemophilia A, with the goal of eventually treating people with the disorder. Hemophilia A, a hereditary defect that prevents blood from clotting normally, is caused by a variety of mutations in the factor VIII gene.
Novel nanotechnology collaboration leads to breakthrough in cancer research
05:01 04-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A multidisciplinary group of researchers has produced a 3.6-angstrom resolution structure of the human adenovirus. Scientists are working with adenovirus as a vector for gene therapy, but have needed better structural information.
Potent new hepatitis C drug: First clinical trials successfully completed
20:01 03-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
The first clinical trials on a new investigational drug being developed to treat infections caused by hepatitis C virus have been successfully completed. Completion of the initial phase (phase 1a) of trials of INX-189 means the chances of it becoming an approved medicine have significantly improved.
Cognitive effects of Parkinson's disease: Automated tasks easier, but task switching difficult
19:01 03-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have found that people with Parkinson's disease can perform automated tasks better than people without the disease, but have significant difficulty switching from easy to hard tasks.
Hair provides proof of the link between chronic stress and heart attack
17:01 03-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker, to show chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks. The scientists developed a method to measure cortisol levels in hair providing an accurate assessment of stress levels in the months prior to an acute event such as a heart attack.
US neurologists agree on protocols for treatment of infantile spasms
17:01 03-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Researchers from across the US, as part of the Infantile Spasms Working Group, established guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of infantile spasms. The goal of the ISWG is to improve patient outcomes by creating protocols that educate pediatricians on early diagnosis and treatment options.
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