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The test developed at Washington University, which is likely years away from clinical use, tests for amyloid in the blood—if the blood amyloid levels are very low, it’s possible that the individual may have amyloid plaques in the brain.
Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.
Although the lawsuits over who owns the rights to gene editing technique CRISPR seemed to be mostly settled in September 2018, a recent dispute between the University of California and the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Broad Institute suggested the battles aren’t done yet.
New research among INFORMS members is saving hospitals big bucks.
University of Houston Researchers Report Adaptable Stimulation Treatment
Researchers with the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, the University of Copenhagen, showed that aggressive antibiotic treatment could not only inhibit the staph infection, but also the cancer cells.
The research could have broad implications in treating age-related illnesses, as well as cancer prevention.
The PIIO will build upon current immuno-oncology efforts that are already underway at the OSUCCC – James, including the treatment of a variety of cancers with immunotherapies.
A new study identifies the risk factors that could help healthcare providers recognize patients being treated for diabetes who are most likely to have low blood sugar.
Researchers from UT Southwestern discovered that PARP inhibitors can also impact the cellular production of ribosomes, a protein cancer cells depend upon.
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