Archive: 28/02/2014
Scientists develop new nanoscale method to fight cancer
Researchers from UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an innovative cancer-fighting technique in which custom-designed nanoparticles carry chemotherapy drugs directly to tumor cells and release their ...
Feb 28, 2014
How photosensitization can stop viruses from infecting cells
A UCLA-led team of researchers has found evidence that photosensitizing a virus's membrane covering can inhibit its ability to enter cells and potentially lead to the development of stronger, cheaper medications to fight ...
Feb 28, 2014
Common sense, moderation are key on food safety issues
There is often debate over whether or not certain household and food-related products are safe for consumer use or consumption. The controversy often causes media hype that can scare consumers into avoiding common and useful ...
Feb 28, 2014
Novel therapy teaches abuse survivors not to fear kindness
Survivors of abuse, abandonment and neglect who struggle to understand the kind facial expressions of others - such as a smile - could benefit from a novel therapy tool developed by a mental health researcher with expertise ...
Feb 28, 2014
Asthma drug aids simultaneous desensitization to several food allergies, study finds
An asthma drug accelerates the process of desensitizing patients with food allergies to several foods at the same time, a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's ...
Feb 28, 2014
Improving the health of people with learning disabilities
People with learning (intellectual) disabilities have a lower life expectancy than the general population and are more likely to suffer physical disabilities and chronic conditions.
Feb 28, 2014