Flower power may be answer to itchy problem
Sunflowers may hold the solution to a problem which gets under the skin of millions of Australians every year.
Jun 25, 2012
Archive: 25/06/2012
A new dimension for cell culture (w/ Video)
Cancer cells and stem cells can now be cultivated in 3 dimensions to serve in various experiments to great advantage for researchers. This matrix, commercialized by the start-up QGel, which is based in the scientific park ...
Jun 25, 2012
Cancer threat fails to stop overweight brits losing the flab
Nearly two-thirds of overweight Britons say they are struggling to find the drive to lose weight despite the vast majority knowing it increases their risk of cancer – according to a new Cancer Research UK report published ...
Jun 25, 2012
The lemon you reach for is not the lemon you taste
When looking for a lemon in the fridge, its colour is a useful characteristic to think about—the bright yellow will stand out from the green of the salad or the red of the tomatoes. However, when putting the lemon in ...
Jun 25, 2012
Study shows most commonly mutated gene in cancer may have a role in stroke
The gene p53 is the most commonly mutated gene in cancer. p53 is dubbed the “guardian of the genome” because it blocks cells with damaged DNA from propagating and eventually becoming cancerous. However, new research ...
Jun 25, 2012
Researchers seek predictors of exercise effectiveness for weight loss
(Medical Xpress) -- Most individuals trying to lose weight will increase physical activity as part of their strategy. For many, however, adding structured exercise does not result in weight loss, according to research. Offsetting ...
Jun 25, 2012
Primary care based intervention for women experiencing domestic violence probably cost-effective
One in four women in the UK experience domestic violence during their lifetime, often resulting in injuries and an increased risk of chronic physical and mental illness. A programme of training and support for GPs, ...
Jun 25, 2012
