News tagged with journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics

Finding of genetic region controlling cardiovascular sensitivity to anesthetic propofol

Researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee have identified the genetic region in rats responsible for cardiovascular collapse during anesthesia. While it is well known that people have different cardiovascular ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

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Bat plant could give some cancers a devil of a time

In a new study published this month in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have pinpointed the cancer-fighting potential in the bat pl ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

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Study identifies genes associated with binge drinking

University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers have identified two genes associated with binge drinking that may open doors to new, more effective treatments for excessive alcohol drinking. The scientists found that ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

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Designing new molecular tools to study the life and death of a cancer cell

Basic and translational research on cancer, and development of new cancer therapeutics, has focused on different aspects of cancer cellular function. One area of focus is the life and death of a cancer cell. Apoptosis, ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Feb 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Microfluidics-imaging platform detects cancer growth signaling in minute biopsy samples

Inappropriate growth and survival signaling, which leads to the aberrant growth of cancer cells, is a driving force behind tumors. Much of current cancer research focuses on the kinase enzymes whose mutations are responsible ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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Compound discovered in Florida Keys shows early promise as colon cancer treatment

A chemical compound made from a type of bacteria discovered in the Florida Keys by a University of Florida pharmacy researcher has shown effectiveness in fighting colon cancer in preclinical experiments.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

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Using bone marrow stem cells to treat critically ill patients on verge of respiratory failure

Researchers are reporting this week new study results they say provide further evidence of the therapeutic potential of stem cells derived from bone marrow for patients suffering from acute lung injury, one of the most common ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

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Scientists make link between brain acid and cognition

Almost anyone who has faced a test or a deadline probably wished there was a smart pill to pop. New research suggests that this may eventually be possible.

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Aug 02, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (13) | comments 6

MDMA (Ecstasy)-assisted psychotherapy relieves treatment-resistant PTSD

MDMA (±3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also known as Ecstasy), may one day offer hope for individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), even people for whom other treatments have failed. Clinical trial results ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jul 19, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 1

Scientists develop new strategy that may improve cognition

For the first time, scientists have linked a brain compound called kynurenic acid to cognition, possibly opening doors for new ways to enhance memory function and treat catastrophic brain diseases, according to a new study ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Jun 30, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Targeting flight-or-fight hormone response to combat heart failure

We've all experienced the strong heartbeat that accompanies emotions such as fear and rage. But can the body's natural response to these emotions be used to combat heart failure? Results of a study published online today ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jun 24, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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