Leigh MacMillan Archive — Page 79 of 82
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March 2, 2012
‘Detangler’ binds, bends and cuts DNA
New details on the DNA-cutting activity of topoisomerase II, a target of anti-cancer drugs, could lead to better chemotherapeutic agents. -
February 20, 2012
Stem cells take heart
Signaling pathway discoveries suggest ways to induce stem cells to become cardiac muscle cells, which could be useful for regenerating damaged heart muscle. -
February 16, 2012
Memory intact in early psychosis
Brain deficits are not present in the early stages of schizophrenia, suggesting it may be possible to delay or prevent the development of brain abnormalities. -
February 8, 2012
Matchmaker for clinical studies
ResearchMatch.org is a web-based registry that is connecting participants and researchers for clinical studies. -
February 8, 2012
Tool finds connections in genome data
A new analytical tool points to genes that act together to increase disease risk. -
January 23, 2012
Alcohol’s molecular mediators
Therapeutic agents focusing on the brain region involved in stress-induced relapse may be effective in preventing relapse in patients with alcohol use disorders.