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Resistance is futile: Researchers identify gene that mediates cisplatin resistance in ovarian cancer

Platinum compounds, such as cisplatin and carboplatin, induce DNA cross-linking, prohibiting DNA synthesis and repair in rapidly dividing cells. They are first line therapeutics in the treatment of many solid tumors, but ...

Cancer created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers discover that errors in RNA splicing lead to a class of neurological disorders 

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers have found that missteps in a basic cellular process, RNA splicing, is the culprit behind a class of rare neurological disorders manifested by intellectual disability and stunted development.

Genetics created Mar 29, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Reprogramming cells to fight diabetes

For years researchers have been searching for a way to treat diabetics by reactivating their insulin-producing beta cells, with limited success. The "reprogramming" of related alpha cells into beta cells ...

Medical research created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Steering stem cells to become two different building blocks for new blood vessels

(Medical Xpress)—Growing new blood vessels in the lab is a tough challenge, but a Johns Hopkins engineering team has solved a major stumbling block: how to prod stem cells to become two different types ...

Cardiology created Dec 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast