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Non-Invasive Test Optimizes Colon Cancer Screening Rates

Health & Behavior

Organized mailing campaigns could substantially increase colorectal cancer screening among uninsured patients, a study published in the August 5 online edition of JAMA Internal Medicine reveals. The research also suggests that a non-invasive colorectal screening approach, such as a fecal immunochemical test might be more effective in promoting participation in potentially life-saving colon cancer screening among underserved populations than a colonoscopy, a more expensive and invasive procedure.

Non-Invasive Test Optimizes Colon Cancer Screening Rates

Immune System Molecule Promotes Tumor Resistance to Anti-Angiogenic Therapy

Health & Behavior

A team of scientists, led by Napoleone Ferrara, MD, has shown for the first time that a signaling protein involved in inflammation also promotes tumor resistance to anti-angiogenic therapy.

Immune System Molecule Promotes Tumor Resistance to Anti-Angiogenic Therapy

Disappearance of Coral Reefs, Drastically Altered Marine Food Web on the Horizon

Science & Environment

If history’s closest analog is any indication, the look of the oceans will change drastically in the future as the coming greenhouse world alters marine food webs and gives certain species advantages over others.

Disappearance of Coral Reefs, Drastically Altered Marine Food Web on the Horizon

Health Data Exploration Survey Seeks Participants Who Self-Track Health

Health & Behavior

The Health Data Exploration project has announced a call for participants in an online survey that seeks to uncover insights into how individuals, companies and researchers are using the data that are captured through digital devices such as fitness apps.

Health Data Exploration Survey Seeks Participants Who Self-Track Health

UC San Diego Researchers Develop Efficient Model for Generating Human Stem Cells

Health & Behavior

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report a simple, easily reproducible RNA-based method of generating human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in the August 1 edition of Cell Stem Cell. Their approach has broad applicability for the successful production of iPSCs for use in human stem cell studies and eventual cell therapies.

UC San Diego Researchers Develop Efficient Model for Generating Human Stem Cells

Potential Nutritional Therapy for Childhood Neurodegenerative Disease

Health & Behavior

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the gene mutation responsible for a particularly severe form of pontocerebellar hypoplasia, a currently incurable neurodegenerative disease affecting children. Based on results in cultured cells, they are hopeful that a nutritional supplement may one day be able to prevent or reverse the condition.