News tagged with blood disease

Smooth muscle cells created from patients' skin cells

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have created cells which make up the walls of blood vessels; research could lead to new treatments and better screening for cardiovascular disease.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New technology sheds light on viruses

(Phys.org) -- Diagnostic tests that rapidly detect disease-causing viruses in animals and humans are being developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists using a new technology called "surface-enhanced ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Apr 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Genetic code cracked for a devastating blood parasite

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have cracked the genetic code and predicted some high priority drug targets for the blood parasite Schistosoma haematobium, which is linked to bladder cancer and HIV/ AIDS and causes the insidious ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Could Alzheimer's disease be diagnosed with a simple blood test?

Spanish researchers, led by Pedro Carmona from the Instituto de Estructura de la Materia in Madrid, have uncovered a new promising way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease more accurately. Their technique, which is non-invasive, ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Licorice root found to contain anti-diabetic substance

It provides the raw material for liquorice candy, calms the stomach and alleviates diseases of the airways: liquorice root. Chosen as the "Medicinal plant 2012", the root has been treasured in traditional healing since ancient ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

820 German farms hit by 'Schmallenberg' virus: institute

More than 800 German farms have been hit by a new livestock disease that causes deformities in animals at birth, agriculture authorities said Friday.

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Detecting malaria early to save lives: New optical technique promises rapid and accurate diagnosis

Correctly and quickly diagnosing malaria is essential for effective and life-saving treatment. But rapid detection, particularly in remote areas, is not always possible because current methods are time-consuming ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Newly identified oral bacterium linked to heart disease and meningitis

A novel bacterium, thought to be a common inhabitant of the oral cavity, has the potential to cause serious disease if it enters the bloodstream, according to a study in the International Journal of Systematic an ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0