Leigh MacMillan Archive
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May 10, 2012
Probing epilepsy’s molecular sparks
Understanding how mutations in neuronal receptors contribute to epilepsy could lead to improved therapies. -
April 30, 2012
Better blood pressure-reducing drugs?
A newer version of an old class of blood pressure lowering drugs may offer advantages for obese patients with metabolic syndrome. -
April 20, 2012
Neuronal clues to cholesterol-defect disorder
Antioxidants may be a beneficial treatment for an inherited genetic disorder. -
April 17, 2012
Pathways to delirium in the ICU
Study suggests that the “kynurenine” biochemical pathway could be a target for reducing delirium and coma in critically ill patients. -
April 13, 2012
Researchers spot Achilles’ heel in respiratory virus
A new viral protein structure could jump-start vaccine development for two leading causes of lower respiratory disease in children and elderly adults. -
April 6, 2012
New tool hooks heart failure drugs
A new screening tool – using glowing fish embryos – could identify therapeutics for myocardial hypertrophy and heart failure.