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New research looks at novel ways to combat drug resistance

University of Southampton biological scientists are leading a major research project aimed at making drugs more effective.

Medical research created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

American Academy of Microbiology releases resistance report

What do cancer cells, weeds, and pathogens have in common? They all evolve resistance to the treatments that are supposed to eliminate them. However, researchers developing the next generation of antibiotics, herbicides, ...

Other created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Head injury + pesticide exposure = Triple the risk of Parkinson's disease

A new study shows that people who have had a head injury and have lived or worked near areas where the pesticide paraquat was used may be three times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease. The study is published in the ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Newly discovered plant-based molecules showing cancer-fighting potential

(Medical Xpress) -- To the casual observer, the wild tomatillo is just your everyday, run-of-the-mill weed.

Cancer created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0