Archive: 10/04/2014
Lactate metabolism target halts growth in lung cancer model
Cancer cells generate energy differently than normal cells, a characteristic that helps them to survive and metastasize. A major goal in the field of cancer metabolism is to find ways to overcome this survival advantage.
Apr 10, 2014
Tiny sponges could save lives on the battlefield
A simple new method could revolutionize battlefield medicine: a syringe filled with injectable sponges, shot directly into a wound to stop massive bleeding—a major cause of combat fatalities.
Apr 10, 2014
Fake drugs labelled as Chinese tea: France in record haul (Update)
Aspirin, anti-diarrhoea and erectile dysfunction drugs: French customs have seized millions of counterfeit medicines imported from China in what they described as the biggest haul of its kind within the European Union.
Apr 10, 2014
Identified epigenetic factors associated with an increased risk of developing cancer
In 10% of human tumors there is a family history of hereditary disease associated with mutations in identified genes. The best examples are the cases of polyps in the large intestine associated with the APC gene and breast ...
Apr 10, 2014
Researchers unraveling what's behind the sniffles, hoping for a treatment
Scientists at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have shed light on one of the most common of ailments – the runny nose.
Apr 10, 2014