News tagged with therapeutic agent
Researchers have a natural sidekick that may resolve the antibiotic-resistant bacteria dilemma
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to be a global concern with devastating repercussions, such as increased healthcare costs, potential spread of infections across continents, and prolonged illness.
Apr 25, 2012 |
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Using viruses to beat superbugs
Viruses that can target and destroy bacteria have the potential to be an effective strategy for tackling hard-to-treat bacterial infections. The development of such novel therapies is being accelerated in response to growing ...
Mar 26, 2012 |
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Sea sponge potential source of new medicines
The sea sponge has provided Flinders University researchers with inspiration for the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents in the treatment of infectious diseases and cancers.
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Nanochannel electroporation: Researchers do precise gene therapy without a needle
For the first time, researchers have found a way to inject a precise dose of a gene therapy agent directly into a single living cell without a needle.
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Oct 16, 2011 |
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Scientists develop a fatty 'kryptonite' to defeat multidrug-resistant 'Super bugs'
"Super bugs," which can cause wide-spread disease and may be resistant to most, if not all, conventional antibiotics, still have their weaknesses. A team of Canadian scientists discovered that specific mixtures of antimicrobial ...
Jun 16, 2011 |
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Nanoparticle therapeutics might help people suffering from hearing disorders
For millions of people hearing disorders make a negative impact on their lives. Scientists are looking into new ways of treating hearing disorders, by using different sorts of nanoparticles as original inner ear delivery ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Jun 13, 2011 |
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Researchers construct RNA nanoparticles to safely deliver long-lasting therapy to cells
(PhysOrg.com) -- Nanotechnology researchers have known for years that RNA, the cousin of DNA, is a promising tool for nanotherapy, in which therapeutic agents can be delivered inside the body via nanoparticles. ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Apr 21, 2011 |
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Early work indicates drug used to treat alcoholism may help those with Fragile X and autism
In small, early clinical trials, adults and children with autism and Fragile X syndrome have shown improved communication and social behavior when treated with acamprosate, according to Craig Erickson, M.D., assistant professor ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 04, 2011 |
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Good fungi might prove even better for plant, human health
Researchers have come closer to understanding how a common fungus "makes its living in the soil," which could lead to its possible "career change" as a therapeutic agent for plant and human health.
Mar 02, 2011 |
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Scientists solve mystery of arsenic compound
Scientists have solved an important mystery about why an arsenic compound, called arsenite, can kill us, and yet function as an effective therapeutic agent against disease and infections.
Oct 13, 2010 |
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Ancient brew masters tapped drug secrets
(PhysOrg.com) -- A chemical analysis of the bones of ancient Nubians shows that they were regularly consuming tetracycline, most likely in their beer.
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Aug 31, 2010 |
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Nanoblasts from laser-activated nanoparticles move molecules, proteins and DNA into cells
Using chemical "nanoblasts" that punch tiny holes in the protective membranes of cells, researchers have demonstrated a new technique for getting therapeutic small molecules, proteins and DNA directly into ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Jul 27, 2010 |
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New method of peptide synthesis makes it easier to create drugs based on natural compounds
A team of Vanderbilt chemists has developed a novel method for chemically synthesizing peptides that promises to lower the cost and increase the availability of drugs based on natural compounds.
Jun 23, 2010 |
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How the parasite responsible for severe forms of malaria can resist a major antimalarial agent
French esearchers from CNRS, INSERM and Toulouse University Hospital have demonstrated how the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which causes severe forms of malaria, is able to circumvent the action of artemisinin ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
May 05, 2010 |
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Lengthening time a drug remains bound to a target may lead to improving diagnostics, therapy
Studies led by Stony Brook University professor of chemistry Peter J. Tonge indicate that modifications that enhance the time a drug remains bound to its target, or residence time, may lead to better diagnostic and therapeutic ...
Apr 25, 2010 |
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