Archive: 13/08/2014
Cell discovery brings blood disorder cure closer
A cure for a range of blood disorders and immune diseases is in sight, according to scientists who have unravelled the mystery of stem cell generation.
Aug 13, 2014
Ebola kills 56 in two days, says WHO
The Ebola virus killed 56 people in just two days, bringing the global death toll to 1,069, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Aug 13, 2014
Canadian scientist pleads guilty to smuggling germs
A Canadian government scientist pleaded guilty on Wednesday to trying to export to China harmful pathogens that could infect humans and livestock.
Aug 13, 2014
Researchers identify tests to diagnose invasive aspergillosis with 100 percent accuracy
The fungal infection invasive aspergillosis (IA) can be life threatening, especially in patients whose immune systems are weakened by chemotherapy or immunosuppressive drugs. Despite the critical need for early detection, ...
Aug 13, 2014
Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial identifies men mostly likely to undergo challenging study procedure
Healthy men participating in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial who actively participate in all steps of the clinical trial are most likely to undergo a biopsy, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers ...
Aug 13, 2014