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Breakthrough Technology Focuses In On Disease Traits Of Single Cells
Jul 26, 2012
Just like populations of human beings, clusters of living cells are made up of individuals possessing unique qualities. Traditional analytic techniques however evaluate cells in tissue aggregates, often overlooking single-cell nuances that can offer valuable clues concerning health and disease... Read More
Liver Cancer Could Be Due To Absence Of Tiny Molecule
Jul 25, 2012
The absence of a tiny, abundant liver-specific microRNA (miRNA) molecule may lead to liver cancer, say researchers who tested the idea in mice and write about their findings in a paper published online this week in the Journal of Clinical Investigation... Read More
There Is No Such Thing As A Safe Tan: GW Researchers Break Tanning Misconceptions
Jul 25, 2012
A new study conducted by GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) researchers Edward C. De Fabo, Ph.D., Frances P. Noonan, Ph.D., and Anastas Popratiloff, M.D., Ph.D., has been published in the journal Nature Communications. Their paper, entitled "Melanoma induction by ultraviolet A but not ultraviolet B radiation requires melanin pigment," was published in June 2012... Read More
There Is No Such Thing As A Safe Tan: GW Researchers Break Tanning Misconceptions
Jul 25, 2012
A new study conducted by GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) researchers Edward C. De Fabo, Ph.D., Frances P. Noonan, Ph.D., and Anastas Popratiloff, M.D., Ph.D., has been published in the journal Nature Communications. Their paper, entitled "Melanoma induction by ultraviolet A but not ultraviolet B radiation requires melanin pigment," was published in June 2012... Read More
Childhood Obesity Linked To 50% Higher Risk Of Urothelial And Colorectal Cancers In Adulthood
Jul 25, 2012
Parents are increasingly conscious of the dangers of childhood obesity. There is a growing recognition of health problems associated with extra pounds, including the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and joint and muscle pain. New research from Tel Aviv University has revealed another significant reason for children to maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Ari Shamiss and Dr... Read More
Childhood Obesity Linked To 50% Higher Risk Of Urothelial And Colorectal Cancers In Adulthood
Jul 25, 2012
Parents are increasingly conscious of the dangers of childhood obesity. There is a growing recognition of health problems associated with extra pounds, including the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and joint and muscle pain. New research from Tel Aviv University has revealed another significant reason for children to maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Ari Shamiss and Dr... Read More
Researchers Develop Laser Technology To Fight Cancer
Jul 25, 2012
Researchers at the Center for Laser Applications at the University of Tennessee Space Institute in Tullahoma have developed a technology that goes on a "seek and destroy" mission for cancerous tumors. They have harnessed the power of lasers to find, map and non-invasively destruct cancerous tumors... Read More
Protection Against Barrett's Esophagus From Aspirin
Jul 25, 2012
Aspirin use appears to reduce the risk of Barrett's esophagus (BE), the largest known risk factor for esophageal cancer, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association... Read More
Improved Understanding Of Mechanisms Underlying Blood Disorders
Jul 25, 2012
A Finnish research team together with researchers from New York, USA, has uncovered a protein structure that regulates cell signalling and the formation of blood cells... Read More
Improved Understanding Of Mechanisms Underlying Blood Disorders
Jul 25, 2012
A Finnish research team together with researchers from New York, USA, has uncovered a protein structure that regulates cell signalling and the formation of blood cells... Read More
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