Monday, October 31, 2011

Computer program found useful in cancer diagnosis

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An algorithm developed to recognize people at risk for developing cancer has proven itself to be useful for use by general practitioners. ...

The release of genetically modified mosquitoes in nature might prevent disease

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A field trial has revealed that genetically modified organisms released in nature are able to, or at least partly, integrate with the nati...
Sunday, October 30, 2011

Massive library of possible cancer drugs made

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Series of screening has created a library of possible new drugs that can be used to treat cancer. The activity of 178 enzyme inhibitors ha...

Delivery system makes stem cell treatment easier

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Therapies that focus on delivering cells to individual organs, for regenerative purposes, might just be much more effective with a new tech...
Friday, October 28, 2011

Method to artificially produce blood is ready

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We may very well be producing blood by ourselves soon, without the need to tap it from volunteers. Scientists in Edinburgh, Scotland have f...

Probiotics affect body without populating intestines

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Lots of claims have been made about probiotics; dairy products that contain a set of bacteria that are supposed to improve our gut flora. I...

Aspirin found to dramatically cut down risk of cancer

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Daily intake of aspirin has a beneficial effect in preventing cancer, as shown by a recent study in people with  increased risk on heredit...