Common Application for Orphan Designation for Medicines
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French scientists identify possible new target for obesity treatment
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French researchers have identified a protein that influences the body's sensitivity to leptin, the hormone that controls our body weight by letting us know when we have had enough to eat. The work, which is published online by the journal the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), could lead to the development of new treatments for obesity.
Results of a Survey of Parents' Perceptions of the Duration of their Child's ADHD Medication
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Web Site Helps Alleviate Stress Associated with Caring for Children with Diabetes During the Holiday
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Computational modelling allows insights into cell membrane fusion
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Researchers from France, the UK and Austria have modelled the SNARE protein complex that acts as a catalyst in the fusion of two membranes, using the processing power of the Distributed European Infrastructure for Supercomputing Applications (DEISA). They hope to open up new opportunities for pharmaceutical development.
More than 25 Years of Archived Biomedical and Pharmacological Records Acessible in Electronic Format
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EUR 5.2 million for Belgian drug research
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The Belgian drug discovery company Galapagos has been awarded a total of €5.2 million in grants from the Netherlands and the European Union for several drug development projects. The aim is to create candidate drugs for conditions such as bone and joint disease, as well as novel cancer drugs.
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