Misshaped protein may cause brain disorders; What role does microRNA play in cancer?;

Cancer

> Harvard scientists found in a mouse model that microRNA play a key role in both breast and blood cancers. News

> Canadian researchers may have uncovered why BRCA1 gene mutations predispose women to breast and ovarian cancers. Release

Brain Diseases

> NIH researchers have found that a misshaped protein in the brain may cause certain neurological disorders. Item

> New studies reported at the 2013 Alzheimer's Association International Conference highlight important preclinical Alzheimer's research being conducted in Boston. Release

Immune Disorders

> A study in Nature reports that a blend of different strains of Clostridium bacteria found in the human gut helped symptoms of certain immune disorders in mice. Story

> Belgium-based Galapagos NV has been awarded a €2.4 million ($3.15 million) grant from the Flemish agency for Innovation by Science and Technology (IWT) for research and development of psoriasis treatments. Release