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This week, we highlight two recent publications in MedZine. One of them is a publication in Cell by researchers of the John Hopkins Institue for Cell Engineering. The cell biologists from Baltimore performed pioneering research into the mechanisms behing the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD) by a mutation in LRRK2. The other article, by scientists of the McGill University of Montreal published in Immunity, deals with the role of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in influenza A infection. The researchers showed that inhibition of PGE2 causes an increase in the survival rate of mice, when infected with a lethal dose of the influenza virus. Continue reading

At the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) this week, researchers presented data that indicate that the world’s most common malaria parasite is becoming a bigger threat. MedZine tells you what is happening. In addition, MedZine also highlights another study, showing successful persistent gene therapy without suppressing the immune system. Continue reading

Here MedZine highlights two studies in the current scientific news. The first describes a new cholera vaccine that provides protection for five years. The second describes the identification of genetic mutations in multiple cancers. Continue reading

Also this week MedZine brings you the latest medical news on various medical specialisms. In this editorial three striking studies are highlighted. The first identifies new compound that can stop viral replication of flu viruses. The second shows that ipecac syrup can be effective against bladder cancer. The third study describes that chemotherapy against breast cancer can be injected through the nipple. Continue reading

Also this week MedZine brings you the latest medical news on various medical specialisms. In this editorial two striking studies are highlighted. The first describes a tool to measure quality and outcomes in colorectal surgery. The second describes how viral infections in the mother can affect the neuronal development in the baby. Continue reading

Also this week MedZine brings you the latest medical news on various medical specialisms. In this editorial some striking studies are highlighted, which are published in Cell. Two studies describe how bird flu viruses adapt to humans and how this offers strategies for surveillance and vaccines. The last study reports on the importance of CDK8 for the survival of tumor cells in an environment with low-oxygen. Continue reading

Also this week MedZine brings you the latest medical news on various medical specialisms. In this editorial two striking studies are highlighted. The first describes the discovery of a sugar polymer found on the cell surface of several pathogens that is a promising target for a broad-spectrum vaccine. The second study reports on brain cells that were grown from skin cells of individuals with Down syndrome. Continue reading

Also this week MedZine brings you the latest medical news on various medical specialisms. In this editorial two striking studies are highlighted. The first describes how bacteria can be used to stop malaria. The second study sheds light on how modifications in key epigenetic markers influence human embryonic development. Continue reading

Also this week MedZine brings you the latest medical news on various medical specialisms. In this editorial we report about an exciting development in the field of anti-viral treatment. Continue reading