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Stem cells derived from human body fat used to deliver treatment for deadly glioblastoma in mice
May 04, 2014
Johns Hopkins researchers say they have successfully used stem cells derived from human body fat to deliver biological treatments directly to the brains of mice with the most common and aggressive... Read More
A plausible mechanism for DNA cleavage by bleomycin
May 04, 2014
A variety of cancers are treated with the anti-tumor agent bleomycin, though its disease-fighting properties remain poorly understood. Read More
New ideas for disease treatment provided by DNA repair gene
May 04, 2014
A gene known to repair DNA damage in healthy cells may also provide new insights about treating a genetic disorder of the bone marrow, Caltech researchers say. Read More
Water-based 'engine' propels tumor cells through tight spaces in the body
May 04, 2014
Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered a new mechanism that explains how cancer cells spread through extremely narrow three-dimensional spaces in the body by using a propulsion system based on... Read More
Study identifies novel regulator of key gene expression in cancer
May 04, 2014
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified a key genetic switch linked to the development, progression and outcome of cancer, a finding that may lead to new targets for... Read More
Scientists identify mechanism underlying health benefits of red wine, blueberries
May 03, 2014
Researchers from The Scripps Research Institute have identified a molecular mechanism underlying the health benefits of resveratrol - a key ingredient in red wine. Read More
Type of breast cancer surgery women undergo influenced by surgeons and health care settings
May 03, 2014
Breast cancer is one of the few major illnesses for which physicians may not recommend a specific treatment option. Read More
A central receptor for blood coagulation decoded; potential for new drugs to treat stroke and heart attacks
May 03, 2014
An international team of researchers in cooperation with the University of Bonn has taken two "snapshots" of a receptor which are of critical importance for blood coagulation. Read More
'eNose' that sniffs out prostate cancer shows promise
May 02, 2014
Results from a proof of principle study show an electronic nose that sniffs a urine sample can differentiate between prostate cancer and benign disease about as well as a PSA test. Read More
Most Americans unaware that common drugs or light-colored eyes can increase vulnerability to UV-related eye disease
May 02, 2014
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has released results of a Harris Poll that shows that a majority of Americans are unaware that taking common drugs and having light-colored eyes can make... Read More
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