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Jan 11, 2017

Apoptosis and necrosis are considered to be distinct modes of cell death; however, apoptosis can progress to secondary necrosis if apoptotic cells are not efficiently removed by phagocytic cells. Secondary necrosis was thought to be unregulated and to occur through passive cell swelling. However, research shows that...

Jan 09, 2017

Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) is always in limelight for its wider application. It is a protein of a 289-kDa long chain contains serine and threonine kinase, and was first identified when rapamycin (Sirolimus) was discovered. mTOR helps in the synthesis of important cellular proteins which has a major impact ...

Jan 06, 2017

Over the last few decades, the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (also known as the NMDA receptor or NMDAR) has received much attention due to their role in brain development and function. They are ionotropic receptors found in nerve cells, gets activated by binding of glutamate and glycine. NMDRs are heteromers compose...

Jan 05, 2017

Greek prosecutors raid Novartis offices, disclose wide-ranging probe into bribery allegations Greek officials announced that they are investigating Novartis for bribery in the wake of local media reports raising questions about the company. It is the fourth set of bribery allegations against the Swiss drugmaker to g...

Jan 04, 2017

Criticism of the drug company at the centre of a disastrous clinical trial that left one participant dead and four with long-term neurological symptoms has intensified following a revelation that the firm did not use certain data when deciding to administer a higher dose that proved deadly. On 15 December, during a ...

Jan 03, 2017

Sanofi sues Novo over 'misleading' Tresiba marketing materials Sanofi has sued Novo over the Danish drugmaker’s marketing materials for Tresiba, alleging that they falsely claimed Sanofi’s competing products—blockbuster Lantus and follow-up Toujeo—won’t be available to many U.S. patients down the line. The pharma gi...

Jan 02, 2017

Angina Pectoris is the most common and disabling cardiovascular disorder syndrome of precordial discomfort caused due to transient myocardial ischemia. A large number of people suffering from myocardial ischemia have developed Angina Pectoris. According to National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, approximately 7 mi...

Dec 30, 2016

Dec 29, 2016

On 11 February, researchers announced that they had finally sensed the ripples in the structure of space-time known as gravitational waves — capping a decades-long quest. A tumultuous US presidential campaign ended in a surprise victory for Republican businessman Donald Trump in November. Researchers struggled ...

Dec 28, 2016

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease. The disease has a highly variable course and prognosis. The term lupus has been used to identify a number of chronic, autoimmune diseases that can damage any part of the body (such as skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Common symptoms in...