News tagged with fetal blood

Red grape skin extract could be new treatment for sickle cell disease patients

An extract in red grape skin may be a new treatment for sickle cell disease, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New microfluidic device could be used to diagnose and monitor cancer and other diseases

Separating complex mixtures of cells, such as those found in a blood sample, can offer valuable information for diagnosing and treating disease. However, it may be necessary to search through billions of other ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Feb 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows male erectile dysfunction drug enhances fetal growth in female sheep

A joke among two Texas AgriLife Research scientists later turned into a fully-funded study found Viagra can aid fetal development in female sheep. Female sheep (ewes) are an agriculturally important species, which can serve ...

Biology / Other

created Feb 03, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Modulator of fetal hemoglobin switch may target sickle cell disease

A retired but well-preserved mechanism for regulating viruses that has worked its way into the human genome appears to modulate a switch between adult and fetal hemoglobin production, Medical College of Georgia ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jul 12, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0