Researchers believe they have identified an unexpected way to interfere with the uncontrolled cell growth that is characteristic of cancer.
Archive for November 22nd, 2007
Imaging Stem Cell Division Helps Identify Cancer Treatment Targets
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Holiday Toy Shopping Requires Smart Choices
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Recent toy recalls have caused concern with parents getting ready to do their holiday shopping.
Two Proteins May Be Survival Markers In Some Breast Cancers
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007The presence or absence of two proteins may be important markers for long-term survival in some breast-cancer patients.
Varian Introduces New PaxScan Flat-Panel Digital Radiography Products
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Varian Medical Systems will introduce two new PaxScan radiography products.
Verenium Explores Bacterial Genes Inside Termite Guts
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Verenium Corporation announced the results of a study designed to sequence and analyze the genes found in microbes populating the hindgut of a Costa Rican termite.
Tighter Controls On Baby Milk, UK
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007The Department of Health and the Food Standards Agency have set out stricter controls on the promotion, labelling and composition of Infant and Follow on Formula. New EU legislation, being implemented into law, will ensure that all types of formulae meet the nutritional needs of babies - whilst ensuring that breastfeeding is not undermined by the marketing and promotion of such products. [click link for full article]
Vitamin E Could Help 40% Of Diabetics Ward Off Heart Attacks
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Vitamin E supplements can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths for diabetics who carry a particular version of a gene, according to researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and the Clalit Health Services in Israel. [click link for full article]
Stem Cell Breakthrough Could End Human Embryonic Experimentation
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in stem cell research using adult skin cells that could end the use of live human embryos as research subjects.
Surviving Injury To Brain Following Stroke
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007In his new book Tommy Beel shares his experiences of being stricken with stroke that kept him in hospitals for 27 consecutive months.
Charlemagne Chocolatiers Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Protein
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Charlemagne Chocolatiers of Belgium is voluntarily recalling its dark chocolate organic bars currently on the US market, because it may contain undeclared allergic milk protein.