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Newly discovered RNA molecules hold promise for detecting and treating esophageal cancer

Newly discovered RNA molecules hold promise for detecting and treating esophageal cancer

by Bill Lubinger,Case Western Reserve UniversityA hairpin loop from a pre-mRNA. Highlighted are the nucleobases (green) and the ribose-phosphate backbone (blue). Note that this is a single stran

Newly discovered RNA molecules hold promise for detecting and treating esophageal cancer

by Bill Lubinger,Case Western Reserve UniversityA hairpin loop from a pre-mRNA. Highlighted are the nucleobases (green) and the ribose-phosphate backbone (blue). Note that this is a single stran
Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsOf the thousands of species of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, scientists know

Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsOf the thousands of species of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, scientists know
Researchers track how microbiome bacteria adapt to humans via transmission

Researchers track how microbiome bacteria adapt to humans via transmission

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome use different means to transmit from one person to another which impacts their abundance in th

Researchers track how microbiome bacteria adapt to humans via transmission

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome use different means to transmit from one person to another which impacts their abundance in th
Preclinical study: Three-step treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

Preclinical study: Three-step treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearch led by investigators atCedars-Sinai Cancer&

Preclinical study: Three-step treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearch led by investigators atCedars-Sinai Cancer&
Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

byUniversity of BirminghamModified PICO graph for EAGLE study*Harmonizing of intraoperative techniques is a suite of learning materials, discussions, and operative videos that explore the challe

Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

byUniversity of BirminghamModified PICO graph for EAGLE study*Harmonizing of intraoperative techniques is a suite of learning materials, discussions, and operative videos that explore the challe
Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice

Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyThis diagram illustrates the cascade of changes occurring in the mouse body and brain in the absence of a gut microbiome. Lack of gut microbes le

Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyThis diagram illustrates the cascade of changes occurring in the mouse body and brain in the absence of a gut microbiome. Lack of gut microbes le
Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia
Researchers discover associations among PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome

Researchers discover associations among PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human gut microbiome has a significant impact on our health. Research has shown that it can influence the development and r

Researchers discover associations among PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human gut microbiome has a significant impact on our health. Research has shown that it can influence the development and r
How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloThis poster is one of the patient education materials developed by UB physicians in a project designed to reduce inappropriate prescribing of proton pump i

How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloThis poster is one of the patient education materials developed by UB physicians in a project designed to reduce inappropriate prescribing of proton pump i
Perceived cancer risk from colitis-related dysplasia varies by clinician

Perceived cancer risk from colitis-related dysplasia varies by clinician

(HealthDay)—Perceptions of cancer risk for colitis-associated dysplasia vary widely among clinicians, according to a study published in the January issue of theJournal of Crohn's and Colitis

Perceived cancer risk from colitis-related dysplasia varies by clinician

(HealthDay)—Perceptions of cancer risk for colitis-associated dysplasia vary widely among clinicians, according to a study published in the January issue of theJournal of Crohn's and Colitis
'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

by Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug for treating cholesterol -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the an

'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

by Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug for treating cholesterol -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the an
Targeted opioid that hones in on inflamed tissues stops colitis pain without side effects

Targeted opioid that hones in on inflamed tissues stops colitis pain without side effects

by New York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted opioid that only treats diseased tissues and spares healthy tissues relieves pain from inflammatory bowel disease without causing side ef

Targeted opioid that hones in on inflamed tissues stops colitis pain without side effects

by New York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted opioid that only treats diseased tissues and spares healthy tissues relieves pain from inflammatory bowel disease without causing side ef