Researchers discover second patient who is genetically resistant to Alzheimer’s
This could dramatically change our understanding of the disease.
Tag: treatment
Oxytocin is not a viable treatment for children and teenagers with autism, after all
One of the largest studies on this topic finds that the hormone simply doesn't improve social skills.
Novel anti-malaria drug can flush the parasite out of hiding with a single pill
The Food and Drug Administration recently gave the green light for the first new malaria drug in 60 years.
FDA approves first Ebola treatment
An important step forward in the fight to eradicate Ebola.
This protein explains why you get acne — and may offer a new way to cure it
Scientists now have a more actionable target for the treatment of acne.
A protein in our pancreas and lungs could help treat asthma
Its a surprising but effective strategy.
Human SARS antibody could pave the way towards a COVID-19 cure
An antibody isolated from a SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) survivor after the 2003 epidemic could pave the way towards ...
A potential treatment against COVID-19 developed from llama antibodies against SARS
The antibodies were isolated a few years ago, but there was "no need for such a treatment" at the time.
How to care for someone with COVID-19 while living in the same household
It's not inevitable for all family members to get sick.
First lab-grown mini livers will allow researchers to study the organ, its diseases, and treatments
"I imagine in the future we can make human livers where you can order what kind of function you want, ...
The worst of multiple sclerosis can be avoided or delayed with early treatment
The study is the first to provide evidence that currently-available treatments can delay the progress of MS.
After millions of tests, researchers find the most promising compounds against malaria
This is far from being a final drug, but it's still extremely exciting.
Rainforest plant may treat pancreatic cancer through ‘antiausterity’ properties
Cool, now we need to find one for the economy, too!
GMO rice may hold the key to fighting HIV on the cheap
The grains can be made into a paste containing anti-HIV proteins.
Pot twist: Cannabis component helps fight addiction in new study
A preclinical study using rats shows that Cannabidiol can reduce the risk of relapse.
Miami launches bacteria-infected mosquitoes to fight Zika virus
If infected male mosquitoes mate with non-infected females, the eggs will not hatch.
A type 2 diabetes drug might treat Alzheimer’s
A three-agent drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus shows significant results in memory and learning skills in aging ...
Shinya Yamanaka: the godfather of induced pluripotent stem cells
Tailored stem cell treatment could become a reality in the near future.
Researchers zoom in on potential treatment for prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of Georgia may be zooming in on a treatment for prostate cancer. Their new therapy shows ...
Drug candidate destroys Malaria in 48 hours
Malaria is one of the most common and dangerous diseases in the world, with the World Health Organization estimating over ...
Everything you wanted to know about homeopathy but never asked
Last week we described a study which concluded that homeopathy is nothing more than a placebo effect -- it was just ...
Marijuana addiction and abuse treatment shows promising results
While there's a lot of talk and debate around medicinal marijuana, dispensed for its curative properties against cancer and other ...
Microbots no larger than a human cell set to carry more payload drugs
Professor Zhang Li shows enlarged images of his team's medical microbots that are being tested. Photo: Nora Tam Researchers at ...
