Are nanomaterials toxic？
More and more commercial nanoproducts enter our daily life. Therefore, the toxicity of nanomaterials becomes an increasing concern. One recent study reviewed the key factors which influence the...
View ArticleStudy evaluates prevalence of diabetes among adults in China
A study based on a nationally representative sample of adults in China in 2010 indicates that nearly 12 percent of Chinese adults had diabetes and the prevalence of prediabetes was about 50 percent,...
View ArticleAntioxidant effect of resveratrol in the treatment of vascular dementia
Resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound, is synthesized in several plants and possesses beneficial biological effects, which include anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties.
View ArticlePlatelet Golgi apparatus and their significance after acute cerebral infarction
Expression of soluble CD40L has been shown to increase sig-nificantly in conditions such as stroke, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, high cholesterol, or other cardiovascular events.
View ArticleBiomaterials for repair of long-segment peripheral nerve defects
Autografts or allografts are commonly used in the repair of damaged peripheral nerves. However, similar problems have been encountered in allografting or xenografting. Previous studies concerning...
View ArticleBacterial spectrum and antibiotic susceptibility among AECOPD patients in China
A large sample multiple centers study on bacterial spectrum and antibiotic susceptibility among AECOPD patients in China was reported by researchers from Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Diseases. It...
View ArticleBrain decoding project
A research about Brain Decoding Project was published on 2013 September issue of SCIENCE CHINA Life Sciences.
View ArticleInfusion of somatostatin can reduce the incidence of hyperamylasemia, but not...
A clinical pilot trial led by Peopoe’s Liberation Army General Hospital reported that high-dose, long-term continuous infusion (0.5 mg/h for 24 hours) of somatostatin, performed as either a pre- or...
View ArticleNew technique rapidly detects brain tumors
A new technique that gauges the amount of proteins and lipids in cells could help surgeons detect brain tumor tissue that is invisible to the naked eye. Today, brain surgery involves a lot of guesswork.
View ArticleA new form of aspirin to overcome 'aspirin resistance'
Scientists are reporting development of a new form of aspirin — taken daily by about 60 million people in the United States alone to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — that could extend...
View ArticleWhy can Shuyusan treat corticosterone-induced impairment？
Synthetic antidepressants present a narrow spectrum and side effects following long-term application. Recently, medical practitioners have shown interest in the use of Chinese medicines for the...
View ArticleHydrolyzed or non-hydrolyzed collagen: which one is suitable for nerve cell...
In the central nervous system, nerve cells adhere to the extracellular matrix. Type I collagen is the major class of insoluble fibrous proteins in the extracellular matrix. A previous study has shown...
View ArticleBasic fibroblast growth factor protects injured spinal cord motor endplates
In current studies, the degeneration and protection measures in the distal end of the injured spinal cord and target organ muscle effector have scarcely been investigated. The distal end of the spinal...
View ArticleMRI spectroscopy is highly sensitive for lipid-soluble metabolites from UC-MSCs
The water-soluble metabolite profile of human mesenchymal stem cells is known, but the lipid profile remains unclear. Haiyang Dai and colleagues from Shantou University Medical College used...
View ArticleRole of autophagic and lysosomal pathways in ischemic brain injury
Previous studies by Shaohua Gu and team from Shanghai Pudong New Area Zhoupu Hospital showed that rapamycin-induced autophagy decreased the rate of apoptosis, but the rate of apoptosis was increased...
View ArticleCombined treatment shows a better curative effect on spinal cord contusion
Following spinal cord injury, astrocyte proliferation and scar formation are the main factors inhibiting the regeneration and growth of spinal cord axons, leading to motor and sensory function loss...
View ArticleRacial/ethnic differences in outcomes following subarachnoid hemorrhage
University of Toronto researchers examined data on patients who had been hospitalized in the US for subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and found racial/ethnic differences in the rates of inpatient mortality...
View ArticleClosing in on risk factors for cerebral palsy and infant death
Karin B. Nelson, M.D., scientist emeritus at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health, and her colleagues from the University of...
View ArticleMen’s testes size negatively tied to parenting involvement
In a study examining potential trade-offs between mating and parenting, researchers found that men with smaller testes were more likely than others to be involved in child care. An evolutionary...
View ArticleBoosting the efficacy of methicillin against MRSA
Researchers have synthesized a compound that can boost the activity of methicillin against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA continues to pose a major public health threat,...
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