Precision treatment for NF1 steps closer with mutation clues
A new study suggests the particular symptoms likely to arise in a person with neurofibromatosis type 1 may be determined by the particular mutation they have in their NF1 gene.
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Decades-old mystery disease identified and potential cure found
A mysterious inflammatory disease has been afflicting a Flemish family for three generations, causing severe skin lesions, fevers, pain and exhaustion.
The sun, the main cause of occupational cancer for almost 14.5 million European workers
There are almost 14.5 million workers in Europe, who spend at least 75% of their working time under the sun.
Wound healing could be enhanced with modified maggots
Maggots are already used to help heal stubborn wounds; they remove dead tissue and fight microbes. Now, researchers have modified them to produce growth factors to enhance healing.
Scientists achieve breakthrough in diagnosis and therapy of melanoma skin cancer
In collaboration with researchers from UGent, VIB scientists from KU Leuven have revealed a remarkable link between malignant melanoma and a non-coding RNA gene called SAMMSON.
FDA approves new psoriasis drug Taltz
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Taltz (ixekizumab) to treat adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
Leprosy: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Leprosy affects the nerves, skin and eyes and is caused by a bacterial infection. Although a serious and disruptive disease, it is easy to treat and being slowly eradicated.
Season of birth linked to allergy risk
After conducting epigenetic scanning on DNA samples, researchers have linked birth season epigenetic marks to allergic diseases. Babies born in autumn have increased risks.
TGen identifies ‘hypervirulent’ strain of strep outbreak in Arizona and the Southwest
The emm59 clone of group A Streptococcus is a deadly type of bacterial infection related to a previous outbreak in Canada.
Why do sunbathers live longer than those who avoid the sun?
New research looks into the paradox that women who sunbathe are likely to live longer than those who avoid the sun, even though sunbathers are at an increased risk of developing skin cancer.