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Potenntial diabetes breakthrough Harvard researchers discover hormone that spurs beta cell production; research boosted by federal funding

Researchers at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) have discovered a hormone that holds promise for a dramatically more effective treatment of type 2 diabetes, a metabolic illness afflicting an estimated 26 million Americans. The researchers believe that the hormone might also have a role in treating type 1, or juvenile, diabetes.
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Beer’s Bitter Compounds Could Help Brew New Medicines

Seattle, WA (Scicasts) – Researchers employing a century-old observational technique have determined the precise configuration of humulones, substances derived from hops that give beer its distinctive flavour. That might not sound like a big deal to the average brewmaster, but the findings overturn results reported in scientific literature in the last 40 years and could lead to new pharmaceuticals to treat diabetes, some types of cancer and other maladies.
Scientists Develop ‘Magic Bullet’ Nanomedicine for Acute Lung Injury
Northern Ireland, UK (Scicasts) – Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have devised a ‘magic bullet’ nanomedicine which could become the first effective treatment for Acute Lung Injury or ALI, a condition affecting 20 per cent of all patients in intensive care.
India shows U.S. path to patent standards, By Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar MAY 6, 2013
Celgene: Apremilast For Psoriatic Arthritis successfully reduced psoriatic arthritis symptoms by at least 20% versus placebo.
Celgene data from its ongoing Phase III trial of apremilast this month showing the drug successfully reduced psoriatic arthritis symptoms by at least 20% versus placebo.
The data is good news for the 1 million diagnosed patients in the U.S. and Europe and for shareholders eager to see apremilast win market share in the multibillion dollar immunology market.
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Scientists reveal drinking champagne could improve memory
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(Medical Xpress)—New research shows that drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with ageing, and could help delay the onset of degenerative brain disorders, such as dementia.
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UK researchers have developed an injectable microgel that can completely restore the mechanical function of damaged spinal discs – at least in an animal model.

Back problems could be tackled with an injectable microgel
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Experimental Drug Seems to Aid Memory in Mice With Alzheimer’s

TUESDAY May 14, 2013 — An experimental drug improved the memory and brain function in older mice with advanced symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
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