Groundbreaking research from Tel Aviv University may lead to a significant breakthrough in the battle against deadly brain cancer. To begin with, the researchers identified a failure in the brain’s immune system, leading to the amplification of cell division and spread of Glioblastoma cancer cells. The failure results partially from the secretion of a protein […]
Mouse study: Gabapentin prevents harmful structural changes in spinal cord
Research led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine found that the widely prescribed pain-relief drug gabapentin can prevent harmful structural changes in the injured spinal cords of mice, and also block cardiovascular changes and immune suppression caused by spinal cord injury. “Gabapentin is often prescribed as a treatment for […]
Johnson & Johnson's vaccine prevents severe illness in hamsters
Johnson & Johnson reveals its coronavirus shot prevents severe illness in hamsters as the drug giant says human trials will start this month Johnson & Johnson tested its coronavirus vaccine candidate, called Ad26-S.PP, on Syrian golden hamsters Vaccinated hamsters lost less weight and had less virus in their lungs and other organs than unvaccinated hamsters […]