Oncology & Cancer
Scientists put bowel cancer under the microscope
Researchers from London's Kingston University have begun a two-year study which could help prolong the lives of people with colorectal tumours.
May 24, 2013
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Immunology
Childhood egg allergy a 'piece of cake' for researchers
Young children who suffer from allergy to raw egg are being fed cake containing baked egg in a new study aimed at helping children to outgrow their allergy.
May 6, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
New monoclonal antibody developed that can target proteins inside cancer cells
Researchers have discovered a unique monoclonal antibody that can effectively reach inside a cancer cell, a key goal for these important anticancer agents, since most proteins that cause cancer or are associated with cancer ...
Mar 13, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bridging the gap: Hope that all Meningitis strains will be vaccinated for
Scientists at the University of Southampton have taken a significant and important step in keeping people safe from the most common form of meningitis in the UK.
Feb 27, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gingivitis bacteria manipulate your immune system so they can thrive in your gums
A new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows how the bacteria known for causing gum disease—Porphyromonas gingivalis—manipulates the body's immune system to disable normal processes that would ...
Jan 3, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists identify new target for lung cancer treatment
A team of UC Davis investigators has discovered a protein on the surface of lung cancer cells that could prove to be an important new target for anti-cancer therapy. A series of experiments in mice with lung cancer showed ...
Nov 1, 2012
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Medical research
The screening of thousands of fluorescent molecules has revealed a specific label for neural stem cells
Neural stem cells are the precursors of cells in the nervous system. As well as being crucial for early development, they are present throughout life, contributing to flexibility and repair of the nervous system. As such, ...
Oct 24, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Blood cancer cells initiate signalling cascade
Researchers in the group of Prof. Dr. Hassan Jumaa, Centre for Biological Signalling Studies (BIOSS) of the University of Freiburg, Department for Molecular Immunology, have identified a new mechanism that causes immune cells ...
Aug 13, 2012
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Medical research
Mayo Clinic uses new approach to reverse multiple sclerosis in mice models
Mayo Clinic researchers have successfully used smaller, folded DNA molecules to stimulate regeneration and repair of nerve coatings in mice that mimic multiple sclerosis (MS). They say the finding, published today in the ...
Jun 28, 2012
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Cardiology
Radioactive antibody fragment may help scientists identify artery deposits
Creating a radioactive antibody fragment may allow scientists to identify fat and debris deposits in artery walls that are most likely to rupture and cause heart attacks, according to a new study in Circulation: Research, ...
Mar 29, 2012
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