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Light-stimulated brain cells could aid in stroke recovery research
A new 'optochemogenetics' research approach from scientists at the Emory University School of Medicine could aid in helping stroke victims.
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US company put on notice for marketing unapproved stem cell products
Arizona company claims their products can treat Lyme disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and more, but have not been approved for any use.
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Tissue-damaging protein channel identified
Researchers have discovered an acid-activated protein which could stop damage to tissues as a result of stroke and other health issues.
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Scientists restore functions in pig’s brain hours after death
Scientists have reported circulation and cellular activity being restored in a pig's brain four hours after its death, challenging long-held assumptions about the timing and irreversible nature of the cessation of some brain functions after death.
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Reversible antiplatelet therapy fights cancer metastasis and clotting
A novel antiplatelet therapy could help to prevent heart attacks and stroke through preventing the formation of blood clots...
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Key function of specialised cells in peripheral nerve repair
The interaction between macrophages and Schwann cells could be vital in maintaining the repair process, without which could impair nerve function...
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‘Hidden pocket’ could be targeted to treat strokes
Researchers have identified a tiny hidden pocket on the NMDA receptor that could be targeted to treat strokes and seizures...
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Advanced biomaterial improves stem cell therapy for strokes
Researchers in Spain have achieved functional recovery from a stroke after implanting silk fibroin hydrogels-encapsulated stem cells in stroke mice.
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PSD-95 molecule reveal potential treatment for stroke patients
A novel hybrid approach has revealed a 3D structure of a protein fragment that could serve as a drug target in treating stroke patients...
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New drugs targeting gut microbes may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
The new class of drugs are mechanism-based inhibitors which potentially interrupt the gut microbial pathway that produces TMAO...
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Human immune ‘trigger’ map paves way for better treatments
A discovery about how human cells are 'triggered' to undergo an inflammatory type of cell death could have implications for treating cancer, stroke and tissue injury, and immune disorders...
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New compound shows promise for stroke recovery
Scientists in the U.S. have reported that an experimental compound appears to improve stroke outcome by reducing the destructive inflammation that can often continue months after a person has suffered the stroke.
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Astrocytes may help brain heal from stroke and spinal cord injuries
Scientists have found a genetic trigger that may improve the brain's ability to heal from a range of debilitating conditions...
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STEEL gene senses inadequate blood flow in microscopic blood vessels
A new study has found that a newly discovered gene helps grow blood vessels when it senses inadequate blood flow to tissues...
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Gut bacteria linked to age-related conditions
Study suggests that chronic inflammation in the elderly -- thought to be involved in many age-related diseases -- is due to imbalances in gut bacteria...