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Category: Pharmacology, Toxicology

A Molecular Signature of Cognitive Decline

Study with aging mice hints at a strategy for preventing memory loss

New Peptide Helps Cancer Drugs Break Into Tumors

Advance could overcome one of the most challenging hurdles in cancer treatment

Notorious Drug Stanches Bleeding

Thalidomide eases symptoms of rare blood vessel disease

New HIV Hiding Spot Revealed

HIV lies low in the bone marrow, new study finds
5 February 2010 | ScienceNOW

How Cancer Wreaks Havoc on Bone

Insulin-like hormone sends bodies' own bone-eating cells into overdrive
13 January 2010 | ScienceNOW

Oil Drop Navigates Complex Maze

Scientists "train" drops of fluid to act like lab rats
14 December 2009 | ScienceNOW

HIV Outwits Yet Another Microbicide

Failure marks the end of the road for non-specific virus blockers
2 September 2009 | ScienceNOW

Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Several Cancers

Compound shrinks tumors by targeting critical genetic pathway

Ground Zero for Malaria Drug Resistance?

Key treatment losing efficacy in Western Cambodia

Tackling Anxiety With Less Angst

Early studies show fewer side effects for new antianxiety drug

Taking Aim at Parasites--and Drug Resistance

New malaria treatments could also boost efficacy of old drugs

A New Tool for Battling Prostate Cancer

Compound that targets androgen receptor could help patients with advanced tumors

Old Strategy for Tackling HIV Makes a Comeback

Nonspecific microbicide blocks AIDS-like virus in monkeys

Rotten Egg Gas: The New Viagra?

Hydrogen sulfide may be a powerful weapon against impotence
27 February 2009 | ScienceNOW

Old Drugs Stop New TB Strains

Surprising antibiotic combo may provide option for the most difficult-to-treat cases of tuberculosis
5 February 2009 | ScienceNOW

Drug-Screening Method Blinded by the Light

Quirk in firefly-enzyme-based assay may throw into question the discovery of drugs for cystic fibrosis and other conditions
9 December 2008 | ScienceNOW

A One-Two Punch Against Sleeping Sickness

Drug combo could save thousands of lives in Africa
29 October 2008 | ScienceNOW

Amphibians Hit Two Ways by Farm Chemicals

Herbicide and fertilizer combine to help parasites attack frogs, suppress immune system
23 October 2008 | ScienceNOW

Thanks for Erasing the Memories

Combination of genetic engineering and drugs wipes out specific memories in mice
13 August 2008 | ScienceNOW

Stockpiling Antibioterror Drugs May Be Unsafe, Experts Warn

Antibiotics against anthrax and other pathogens could become dangerous if used or stored improperly
1 August 2008 | ScienceNOW

Relief From Rehab?

Therapy for addicts may help cancer patients, but skeptics remain

Personal Trainer in a Pill

New drugs boost endurance in rats--with no exercise at all

Combo Therapy Adds Years to Lives of HIV Patients

Better, easier-to-use drugs credited with boost

Nanoparticles Take On Tumors

Drug-delivery technique might cut dose of harsh chemotherapy drugs

A Very Memorable Trip

Volunteers find long-lasting personal and spiritual meaning in a hallucinogenic drug

Aiming a Blood Pressure Drug at Marfan

Children with a severe form of the connective tissue disorder helped by therapy

Why Is This Stroke Drug So Dangerous?

Researchers shed light on how tPA causes a life-threatening side effect--and how it might be fixed

Impulsivity Linked to Cocaine Addiction

Rats who jump the gun are more likely to become hooked on drug
30 April 2008 | ScienceNOW

Bad News in Baby Rice?

Scientists warn that some rice products for infants contain worrisome levels of arsenic
31 March 2008 | ScienceNOW

Cholesterol Crisis?

Study questions usefulness of new anticholesterol drugs
16 February 2008 | ScienceNOW

Pesticide Brew Spells Trouble for Salmon

Insecticides and their ilk are more lethal when combined than when used separately
14 February 2008 | ScienceNOW

Damping the Desire to Drink

A drug shows promise for treating alcoholics who imbibe to relieve stress
12 February 2008 | ScienceNOW

Scientists Help Nab Fake Drug Dealers

International collaboration, lab work point to source of counterfeit malaria pills
5 February 2008 | ScienceNOW

Experts: AIDS Vaccine Research Has "Lost Its Way"

Scientists want NIH to focus more on basic science, less on product development
12 September 2007 | ScienceNOW

Breast Cancer Drug Effective Against Mania

Finding may presage new class of drugs to treat bipolar disorder
4 September 2007 | ScienceNOW

Schizophrenia Treatment Without Side Effects?

New class of drug curbs disease symptoms without inducing weight gain or movement problems

Avandia Should Stay On Market, FDA Advisory Committee Recommends

But experts see cardiovascular risks in popular diabetes drug
13 February 2007 | ScienceNOW

Avoiding a Weighty Side Effect

Mouse study suggests a way to make antipsychotic drugs that don't boost the appetite
29 January 2007 | ScienceNOW

A Better Road to Dreamland?

New sleep drug may have fewer side effects than traditional medications
13 November 2006 | ScienceNOW

Prolonging Painkillers

Researchers find the first naturally occurring molecule in humans that extends the effects of natural opiates
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