Archive: 23/03/2016

Breast cancer gene a key to unlocking new treatments

Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified a treatment target for aggressive forms of breast cancer.

Mar 23, 2016

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New insights into human tears could improve contacts lenses

When contact lenses work really well, you forget they are on your eyes. You might not feel the same at the end of a long day staring at a computer screen. After too many hours of wear, the lenses and your eyes dry out, causing ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Possible breakthrough in tuberculosis research on the horizon

"New weapon in fight against the deadliest disease! Medicine can be used to treat existing illness and prevent reoccurrence." These headlines were published 125 years ago and shook up not only the world of science and medicine, ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Students' grades lower due to lack of sleep

Students who have a chronic lack of sleep have lower grades and find it harder to concentrate. Around a third of students do not feel well rested enough to be able to study properly.

Mar 23, 2016

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Scientists distinguish molecules capable of fighting prostate cancer

Scientists from MIPT (Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology), MSU (Moscow State University), the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) and National University of Science and Technology (MISIS) have ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Decreased blood vessel leakage can improve cancer therapy and reduce tumor spread

Cancer therapy is often hampered by the accumulation of fluids in and around the tumour, which is caused by leakage from the blood vessels in the tumour. Researchers at Uppsala University now show how leakage from blood vessels ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Brazil confirms 907 Zika-linked microcephaly cases

Brazil has confirmed 907 cases of microcephaly and 198 babies with the birth defect who have died since the Zika virus outbreak started in October, authorities said Tuesday.

Mar 23, 2016

Obama health law birth control plan returns to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is taking up a challenge from faith-based groups that object to an Obama administration effort to ensure their employees and students can get cost-free birth control.

Mar 23, 2016

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Study finds benefits of device for inserting IUDs after birth

A simple tool designed for inserting an intrauterine device may offer women in the developing world a convenient, low-cost option for long-term contraception.

Mar 23, 2016

China vaccine scandal sees 37 detained

At least 37 suspects have been detained and 13 wholesalers put under investigation over a vaccine scandal that has raised deep concern about safety, Chinese media said Wednesday.

Mar 23, 2016

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Archive: 23/03/2016

Breast cancer gene a key to unlocking new treatments

New insights into human tears could improve contacts lenses

Possible breakthrough in tuberculosis research on the horizon

Students' grades lower due to lack of sleep

Scientists distinguish molecules capable of fighting prostate cancer

Decreased blood vessel leakage can improve cancer therapy and reduce tumor spread

Brazil confirms 907 Zika-linked microcephaly cases

Obama health law birth control plan returns to Supreme Court

Study finds benefits of device for inserting IUDs after birth

China vaccine scandal sees 37 detained

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