News tagged with synthetic version

New tumour-killer shows great promise in suppressing cancers

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Lund University, Sweden, have bioengineered a novel molecule which has been proven to successfully kill tumour cells.

Cancer May 21, 2013 | 5 / 5 (3) | 0

Drugs from lizard saliva reduces the cravings for food

A drug made from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard is effective in reducing the craving for food. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, have tested the drug on rats, who after ...

Neuroscience May 15, 2012 | 5 / 5 (2) | 1

Experts warn red wine could mask testosterone levels

(Medical Xpress)—Red wine could give athletes and players a boost in the sports arena by increasing the amount of performance-enhancing hormone testosterone in their bodies, according to researchers from ...

Medical research Jan 08, 2013 | 2.3 / 5 (3) | 0 |

Study shows elevated risk of blood clots in women taking birth control containing drospirenone

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration-funded study led by the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research found an increased risk of arterial thrombotic events (ATE) and venous thromboembolic events (VTE)—commonly ...

Medications Oct 18, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |